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If your dream is to spend your holiday in some of the most breathtaking and picturesque surroundings, it can become true in Ao Nang, Krabi; a virtual paradise for anyone desiring luxury and relaxation. Fine-grained white sandy beaches with swaying coconut palms, incredible cliff  formations, crystal clear water and a unique variety of life above – and below – sea level, has made the area surrounding Krabi a paradise on Earth. Ao Nang is one of the most picturesque areas, with the loveliest islands in Thailand (and, probably, the rest of the world). Some of the beaches worth a visit are Hat Nopparat Thara, Tonsai, Railey West, Phra Nang Beach, Koh Poda, Chicken and Hong Island.

From Ao Nang there are several exciting excursions by boat available that include sunbathing, snorkelling and diving. You are close to them all. The small village of Ao Nang still retains its tranquil pace of life, despite the fact that you now can find shops, bars and intimate restaurants. Ao Nang is an ideal starting-off point for your diversified holiday. You will find boats and ferries with daily departures to Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, and Koh Lanta. From Krabi Airport it is just a short flight to Bangkok and Singapore.

 

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A 10-minutes boat ride from Ao Nang Beach and you reach Railay Beach with its golden. Backed by limestone cliffs and jungle, this curved beach is totally isolated from the mainland and can be reached only by boat. The peninsula includes Phra Nang Beach and the Princess Cave.  Railay is also knows as Thailand’s rock climbing capital, a fantastic place for climbers and water sport enthusiasts.

 

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Klong Muang is located approximately 10 kilometres to the north-west of Ao Nang.
This is an area in the early stages of development, but with great future potential. It is home to 5 stars hotels of the calibre of Sheraton and Sofitel.

 

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Located about 17 kilometres from Ao Nang Beach, on the banks of the Krabi River, this town retains much of its traditional air.
Khao Khanap Nam, two hills 100-meters high on the banks of Krabi River, is the symbols of the town. Visit the local markets, small local shops, restaurants and bars. Provincial Krabi town still keeps its local and charming way of life.

Siamopithecus eoceanus, is the scientific name for what local Krabi people call the Siamese Monkey. It supposed to be a humanoid ancestor from the Eocene period, around 35-37 million years ago. Remains where found in a mine in Neua Klong district, what makes Krabi definitive the oldest known settlement in Thailand. Proud of this long “history”, the Krabi administration decided to reconstruct the look of these Thai ancestors in the form of sculptures and to not just stand useless around they gave them a job.

Now visible and well known to the public, they have to carry the traffic lights in Krabi Town. Probably everybody in and around Krabi knows about this story for a very simple reason. Shortly after their ware erected the four monkeys were involved in a province wide scandal. Krabi people ware terrified, because naturally the monkeys was not warring any cloth what made their reproductive organs visible to everyone. The creating artist was called in swiftly to fit the 35 million years old ancestors with shorts.

The discovery of the remains of these ancestors contributed the new assumption that monkeys, as the origin of humans, spread out to world originating from Asia, but of course they did this whole world-populating thing without shorts.

 

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These marvels of nature are famous for their extreme beauty. The islands are small, without automobile traffic and stress; the water is crystal clear with lovely corals and dozens of enchanting beaches and coves that can be reached by boat. Varieties of exotic birds are scattering all over the islands, the dramatic coastline with its limestone cliff formations and palms that conceal small bungalows and restaurants are part of the enchantment of these isles. 40% of the islands were affected by the Tsunami, while 60% escaped the disaster. Phi Phi islands have returned to their natural beauty. The beaches and corals escaped the disaster and the water is clearer than ever. The Phi Phi islands are a tremendously popular holiday destination and remain one of the largest tourist destinations from Phuket, Krabi and Koh Lanta.