Changwat Phang Nga

Regio ·🇹🇭 Thailand

Bevolking 268.229

Oppervlakte 4.071 km²

Tijdzone Asia/Bangkok

Officiële website www.phangnga.go.th

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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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Undiscovered Thailand Gems

Explore the diverse landscape of Phang Nga, from the limestone caves of Wat Suwan Kuha, which houses a large reclining Buddha and wild macaques, to the surreal sculpture gardens of Wat Tham Ta Pan. The selection includes coastal landmarks like Nang Thong Beach, known for its rare black sand deposits, and the secluded White Sand Beach. Historical sites include the Police Boat 813 tsunami memorial, while the Phang Nga Elephant Park offers a sanctuary for rescued animals in a jungle setting.

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Top Diving Spots

These diving sites across the Similan and Surin Islands feature a mix of massive granite boulder formations and vibrant coral gardens. Divers can explore submerged pinnacles like Koh Tachai, known for manta ray and whale shark sightings, or navigate the narrow swim-throughs at Turtle Rock and Whale Rock. The region is home to diverse marine life, including schools of blue-lined snappers at Snapper Alley and leopard sharks resting on the sandy slopes of 3 Trees.

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Iconic Viewpoints

This collection highlights the diverse topography of Phang Nga, ranging from the dramatic limestone karsts of Ao Phang Nga National Park to the granite peaks of the Similan and Surin Islands. It features world-famous landmarks like Khao Phing Kan, the sunrise vistas of Samet Nang She, and the high-altitude 'sea of clouds' at Phu Ta Cho Summit. These locations provide specific vantage points over the Andaman Sea, mangrove estuaries, and the unique geological formations of southern Thailand.

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Beautiful Waterfalls

Explore the diverse cascades of Phang Nga, ranging from the multi-tiered Ton Chong Fa within Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to the towering 60-meter drop of Tam Nang in Si Phang-nga National Park. These sites offer natural swimming pools and accessible jungle trails. Mae Yai Waterfall provides a convenient stop along Route 401, while Rainbow Waterfall is known for the colorful light refractions visible in its mist during sunny periods.

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