Die besten Sehenswürdigkeiten in Phangnga

Phangnga Province's Absolute Essentials

Phangnga Province encompasses the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay and the granite archipelagos of the Similan and Surin Islands. This selection features the stilt-mounted fishing village of Koh Panyee and the reclining Buddha at Wat Suwan Kuha cave temple. It also includes poignant landmarks like the Tsunami Police Boat 813 and the International Tsunami Museum, alongside natural sites like the black sands of Nang Thong Beach and the panoramic Samet Nang She viewpoint.

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Similan Islands

The Similan Islands is a continental archipelago in the Andaman Sea off the coast of, and part of, Phang Nga Province in southern Thailand.

Jan Korpáš / CC-BY-SA

James Bond Island

A 20-meter tall limestone karst islet in Phang Nga Bay, famously featured in the 1974 film The Man with the Golden Gun.

Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 3.0

Koh Panyee

Ko Panyi, also known as Koh Panyee, is a fishing village in Phang Nga Province, Thailand, notable for being built on stilts by Javanese…

Jan Korpáš / CC-BY-SA

Cave Temple

A Buddhist temple set within a large limestone cavern, featuring a 15-meter long gold reclining Buddha and a population of wild monkeys.

Samet Nang She viewpoint

A hilltop vantage point offering 180-degree views of the limestone islets and mangrove forests of Phang Nga Bay.

Dirk Enthoven / CC BY 3.0

Phang Nga Elephant Park

A family-run sanctuary providing ethical elephant encounters and educational programs focused on the history of domestic elephants in Thailand.

LÊ TẤN LỘC / CC BY-SA 3.0

Nang Thong Beach

A coastal stretch in Khao Lak known for its patches of unique black sand, a result of the region's historical tin mining industry.

Roberto Matarranz / CC-BY-SA

Police Boat 813

This boat commemorates the tsunami that swept over in 2004. It was left as a memorial just where it landed - two kilometres far from the sea.

Sébastien Masciave / CC-BY-SA

Ton Chong Fa

This waterfall forms a pool with fresh water just perfect for refreshing yourself. A nice natural landmark easily reachable from the town.

Bjoertvedt / CC BY 3.0

Tsunami Museum

A museum in Bang Niang documenting the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami through photographic exhibits, survivor accounts, and local artifacts.

Mo Ko Surin National Park

The Surin islands are a dream location for those into snorkelling - it has unusually clear water and very rich and colourful underwater…