Krabi guide - what to see
There’s plenty to see in Krabi, and most of it is naturally formed. No other province in Thailand boasts such an incredible collection of ‘eye candy’ and it’s all the hand of mother nature, from stunning beaches backed by sheer karst cliffs, to azure waters in private bays. And the jewel in the province’s sightseeing crown is the incredible Phi Phi islands. But there’s plenty more fantastic scenery in Krabi, here’s a guide.
Most visitors to Krabi stay at Ao Nang Beach resort area, and most Krabi guide books rate this as a good base to enjoy the sights of the area. Ao Nang itself has an impressive backdrop set among towering karst outcrops and with a great beach. But it is the isolated peninsula of Railay beach which all tour guides in Krabi make a bee-line for. The beautiful beaches and cliffs here surpass the lot.
Since the tsumami wiped out Phi Phi’s infrstructure, the islands are best visited on a day trip, but there are plenty of other equally rewarding unspoilt offshore islands to head for and avoid the crowds, such as Hong Island. Another guide book favourite in Krabi is the jaw-dropping Pha Nga bay, which is a large seascape of karst formations that have featured in all sorts of movies.
Inland you’ll find charming national parks like Than Bokkharani and Khao Phanom Bencha as well as the remarkable tiget temple with its exhausting flight of stairs that ascend a lone karst pillar for an excellent aerial perspective of this unusual geological landscape. Then there is Krabi town itself which present Southern Thailand in all it’s lively Thai character.
Krabi is less busy than Phuket and in many ways more beautiful and relaxed. It boasts a well developed tourist infrastructure of first class hotels, excellent restaurants, plenty of tour operators, lively night entertainment and endless activities. Find out more in this Krabi tourist guide.
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Ao NangKrabi’s tourism central, this lovely laid back resort area is the most comfortable and central in the area, find out all about your stay here... more |
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Railay BeachAccessible by boat only, this popular hideaway is minutes from Ao Nang but world’s away from tourist bustle, a tropical paradise beach you must get to...more |
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Phi Phi islandsThe world famous, one and only, these remarkably beautiful islands are a popular day trip, or you can stay over, a unique island unmatched anywhere... more |
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Koh LantaAn ideal family destination for a complete break from exhausting sightseeing, this island boast lovely beaches and nature, with few tourist traps...more |
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Pha Nga BayGet your cameras out, this is one of Thailand’s big brochure sites with its enormous karst pillared seascape that has hosted James Bond and more... more |
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Krabi townQuintessentially Southern Thailand, this charming provincial capital is worth a visit to step out of the tourist bubble and into the real atmosphere of Krabi...more |
Traveller tale: Affordable Krabi holidays
Krabi ranks among Thailand’s cheaper beach holiday destinations, and your vacation expenses here will depend on your personal tastes and what season you visit...more
