Krabi - an amazing region, located strictly opposite Phuket, has nothing to do with crabs. Well, that is, the beaches and monument erected by claws-workaholics on the embankment of Krabi Town - is not a reference to the province's name. In fact, "krabi" from the local dialect means a kind of ritual weapon that has not been seen in luxurious resorts for a long time.

It's hard to say what attracts the mysterious region with the amusing name of tourists, but it is for certain, that it is the beaches of Krabi that Australians prefer to all other Thai corners - and they really understand the seaside vacation . In order to at least ephemeral imagine this province, it is enough to recall a couple of pictures from the "Avatar" - here almost everything also is missing just a goal (in terms of skin color) inhabitants with tails . And this is the true truth - amazing in its beauty rugged coast with karst caves, snow-white beaches and emerald jungles in the background has long been a "visiting card" Krabi . For the sake of the stupid beach holiday go to Lanta or Phi Phi, who still remembers the bare feet of Leo DiCaprio, who was shot here at the "Beach" . To learn the tenacious climb on the rocks you can in the Hat Rey-Le, well, it's fun to anneal in the evenings, combining it with morning antipovers bathrooms in the sea - direct about Krabi Krabi .

Content 1 How to get 1.1 Search for airline tickets to Krabi 2 Transport 3 Krabi climate 4 Beaches Krabi 5 Shopping and shopping 6 Entertainment, excursions and attractions Krabi 6.1 We also recommend

How to get there

Daily flights by plane from Bangkok (Thai Airways, Phiket Air or PB Air, one hour) or by boat from Phuket (two hours)

In addition, from Bangkok to Krabi there are buses (on the way 12 hours, the company "Lignite Tour") and trains that follow to Surat Thani, where you should take the bus or a taxi to Krabi.

• How to get from Phuket to Krabi

Transport Getting around the Krabi province is very convenient to the local taxi (so-so). Some of the sights (Hat Nooparat Thara Beach, Susan Hoy, Ao-Nang Beach, Wat Tham-Suea Temple, Namtai-Huai-To or Ao-Luik) can be reached by local mini-buses (sing-thaeo), which depart from the Vogh department store on Maharat Road in the center of Krabi city.

Krabi climate

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Beaches of Krabi

20 km to the south of The resort is located in the bay of Ao Nang - a lively place where there are many restaurants, cafes and dive centers . In addition, the beach is popular among fans of windsurfing and snorkeling . Ao Nang Beach with white sand stretches at the foot of impressive limestone rocks . From here it is convenient to make excursions by boat to Hat Rai-Leh, Tham Phra-Poda (~ 200 THB), Ko-Kai (at the time of low tide there is a unique sandy spit connecting the three islands), Phi Phi (700 THB , the price includes visiting the Viking Cave, lunch and swimming with a tube in Maya Bay), Ko-Mo, Koh-Thap and to hot springs Khlong Thom (walking tour of the jungle, 500 THB) . Boats are sent on excursions, usually at 9:00 am and return by 4:00 pm .

The beach of Hat Rei-Leh is divided into two parts: east and west. The sandy beach, located in the west, is wider and much quieter in comparison with Ao-Nang. The eastern beach is located on the opposite side of the peninsula and is completely different from the surrounding beaches: instead of sand there is muddy soil, especially noticeable at low tide. One part of the beach is covered with mangroves

The six-kilometer sandy beach of Hat Nophorat Thara, the closest to the city, is part of the Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park (here is also the park administration) and is excellent for swimming. The beach is just 6 km from Ao Nang and is covered with tiny shells. Previously, locals called it "Hat-Khlong-Haeng", which means "the beach of a dried canal". And indeed, at low tide the canal here becomes empty and dry.

To the wide beach of Hat Tham-Phra Nang with fine white sand, crystal clear water and magnificent rocks and caves, you can only get by boat. Tourists come here almost all year round, but this does not prevent the beach from remaining virtually untouched and most attractive in the region. The caves and lagoon of Phra Nang are nearby. Local hotels offer rooms for every taste and purse, and the choice of leisure and sports is more than great.

Shopping and shopping

As a souvenir in Krabi, bird cages and panda tree mats (Toei-Pandan) are popular, which can be found in stores on Uttarakit Road in Krabi. In addition, colorful batikas of all colors and sizes are popular.

Entertainment, excursions and attractions Krabi

Best local excursions: "Hot keys and bathing in the lagoon", a trip to the islands of Hong, Koh Samui or Phi Phi, a tour of the coast Ao-Talani, a "sea safari" on the islands of Ko-Poda, Ko-Tab, Koh Khai and Ko-Talu.

The main attractions of the resort are Bokkhorani National Park, Tham-Lod caves and Tham Phi-Hua-To- Tham, a monastery in the "tiger cave" Wat Tham-Sua, Hua Said waterfalls and Klong-Haeng, ethnological museum.

Symbol of Krabi Khao-Khanap-Nam caves are located near the entrance to the city. It can be reached by boat from the Chao Pha pier in 15 minutes, renting ~ 300 THB. Directly from the boat, you can climb the stairs, from where you can see beautiful views of caves with stalactites and stalagmites.

Wat Tham-Suea temple ("tiger cave") is located 9 km north of Krabi. Here are interesting images of the tiger inside the cave, as well as finds made by archaeologists: ancient artifacts, tools, pottery, a mold of the Buddha's footprint. Another cave, Tham-Sadet, is 7 km from the city. The locals named it in honor of the visit of King Rama IV. Stalactite and stalagmite formations are very interesting in the cave.

Canoeing, kayaks, diving (rent per day ~ 150 THB, + deposit ~ 500 THB), bike tours, 150 climbing routes (between Hat Tham-Phranang and Hat Rey -Le).

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