Top 10 Must-See Places in Krabi

Across the sea from Phuket, Kami is famous for its high-quality beaches and beautiful islands. Its coastline is dotted with tropical islands, beaches swaying with palm trees, natural caves, and strange rock formations. It is a world-famous rock-climbing and diving destination. There are many outlying islands that are perfect for diving. Railay Beach is a world-famous rock-climbing site. Ao Nang Beach is a bustling place to stay at, and is surrounded by Koh Lanta Island, Koh Rok Island and other first-class diving resorts.

Railay Beach in Krabi is the best rock-climbing place in the world. There are more than 400 climbing routes, most of which are concentrated on East Railay Beach. From June to September every year, there is a world rock-climbing festival that attracts climbing fans from all over the world. Railay Beach in Krabi is the best rock-climbing place in the world. There are more than 400 climbing routes, most of which are concentrated on East Railay Beach. From June to September every year, there is a world rock-climbing festival that attracts climbing fans from all over the world.

Ao Nang Beach, about 20 kilometers away from Krabi Town, is the busiest and most famous beach in Krabi. It has convenient accommodation and travel facilities. Most of the tourists who come to Krabi are gathered here, similar to Patong Beach in Phuket. There are two long walking streets and bar streets on Ao Nang Beach where you can see a lot of restaurants, accommodation, and shops. However, there is no pier at Ao Nang Beach, and all the boats have to be anchored on it. Therefore, the beach is quite messy, and is not a good place for swimming. You can book a journey on a long tail boat, scuba diving trips, rock climbing sessions and other activities here.

Koh Hong, also known as Cutthroat Islands, is named after the film Cutthroat Island. It has a fine white sand beach and clean sea water. You can see many tropical fish swimming in shoals here. The colorful underwater world is perfect for snorkeling, deep scuba diving, sea kayaking and other water activities. It is also a famous place for climbing in Thailand. You don't have to have any climbing experience. As long as you wear special equipment and are instructed by the local coaches, you can climb the cliffs smoothly and enjoy this exciting activity.

Koh Lanta is at the southernmost end of Krabi, and is known as the best place for snorkeling and swimming in Krabi. It is famous for its beautiful sunset. Koh Lanta, which only got electricity in 1996, is now a famous resort. The island is quiet and tourists there are mostly from Europe and North America. You can have a one-day tour or go snorkeling and scuba diving on Koh Lanta. Koh Rok, the top snorkeling island in Thailand, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, the top scuba diving place, are all near Koh Lanta.

Koh Rok is a world-class snorkeling area in Thailand. It’s close to Krabi’s outlying island, Koh Lanta. The island is only open to tourists for half a year every year and still maintains its original ecology. The visibility of its water can reach up to 30 meters. You can see turtles and reef fishes living there. Moreover, there are only a few tourists there, allowing you to enjoy snorkeling in peace. You can book a one-day snorkeling tour with Lanta Snorkeling to Koh Rok, usually starting at 9 a.m. and returning at 4 p.m., with meals on the island during the trip. The boatman will provide snorkeling equipment, including goggles, and snorkels, etc. You don’t need to bring anything.

Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, which are 3 hours from Koh Lanta, are the steepest and deepest diving spots in Thailand. The distance between them is 200 meters. The maximum depth of each diving spot is more than 70 meters. The visibility of the sea water is between 15-30 meters. Due to the growth of plankton nearby, all kinds of fish are attracted here. The underwater landscape here is diverse. You can see manta rays, tuna and large barracuda schools. If you are lucky, you can even see whale sharks here.

Krabi Town is located at the estuary of Krabi River, and there are no particular scenic spots that you can visit nearby. Therefore, Krabi Town has always been just a supply stop for popular scenic spots such as Ao Nang Beach, Koh Lanta, and Phi Phi Island. Of course, if you have enough time, you can stay here for a day and experience how people in Krabi Town live. Also, there are many island-hopping agencies in town. You can join a trip here, but I suggest you ask more than one agent to compare prices.

This island is also known as the Magic Island. Some people think this island looks like a chicken head, some people think it looks like an axe handle, some think it looks like Popeye. The craggy cliffs in the south bring up all the imagination of people. You can enjoy the sunshine, bask in the sea breeze, walk on the white beach, and enjoy the tropical scenery. After lunch, you can have a rest under the coconut trees, swim in the blue ocean, or play with the fish to experience a unique Southeast Asia vibe. The sea water is warm and clear, and you can see beautiful coral reefs and colorful tropical fish.

Emerald Pool is located in the National Forest Park, which is an undeveloped tropical rainforest, where there are abundant plants and a lot of rare wildlife. Emerald Pool is a very cozy natural swimming pool with light green water that is close to human body temperature. The water flows down the gentle slope and gathers in a low-lying area. The pool is not deep. When adults stand in it, the water level can only reach their chests. Follow the natural path and you can reach another blue lake with even clearer water. However, the lake is much deeper than it looks, and the mud at the bottom will suck people in, so it’s forbidden to swim here.