Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park
(อุทยานแห่งชาติหาดนพรัตน์ธารา-หมู่เกาะพีพี กระบี่)
Krabi
Hat Nopparat Thara National Park - Phi Phi Islands in Mueang District, Krabi Province covers the area of Nong Thale Subdistrict, Sai Thai Subdistrict, Ao Nang Subdistrict, and Pak Nam Subdistrict, Mueang District, Krabi Province. It has an area of 242,437 rai, of which approximately 200,849 rai is water surface. There are 3 types of forests: moist evergreen forests that can be seen in the steep hills around Khao Hang Nak, Khao Ao Nang, mangrove forests, and can be found around Khlong Haeng. Near the park office Yan Saba Canal And on the northeast side, in the area of the 40-million-year-old shell cemetery and the swamp forest, where the Samet trees are found completely growing. There are various animals found in the park, including pirate birds, red-tailed hawks, birds, nest-eating swallows, wild boars, monkeys, and langurs. For the period The best time for tourism is May - April. Ao Nang is far from Nopparat Thara Beach along the seaside road distance of 6 kilometers. It is a long beach. There are shops and accommodations. travel agency Many services The surrounding scenery is unusually beautiful with majestic limestone mountains. From Ao Nang, you can rent a boat to visit the eastern beaches: Railay Beach, which has fine white sand, and Tham Phra Nang Beach, which has stalagmite caves and exciting rock climbing activities. The sea in the area of Ao Nang has less than 83 large islands, some of which have strange shapes resembling boots, junks, and bird heads. Islands with beautiful sandy beaches and popular places for swimming and viewing coral reefs include Ko Poda, Ko Mor, and Ko Thap. More details of Ao Nang We wrote separately on the topic Ao Nang that Ao Nang, Poda Island, is south of Ao Nang. About 8 kilometers from the shore, it is an island with white sand beaches and clear waters. On the coast of the island, you can see various types of coral reefs that are still intact. Therefore, it is an attraction for tourists to visit almost all year round. It is a good fishing spot because the monsoon winds do not affect it much. Boats can be rented from the Ao Nang area. It takes about 25 minutes to travel. Near Poda Island are Thap Island, Mor Island, Hua Kwan Island, and Chicken Island, which have beautifully connected sandbars that can be seen at low tide. Phi Phi Islands are islands in the middle of the sea. It is 42 kilometers from Mueang District. Formerly, the sea people called this group of islands. "Pulao Piapi" The word "Pulao" means island. The phrase "Piapi" means a type of sea tree such as sage and mangroves. It was later called "the beginning of the year" which later became pronounced "Phi Phi". " which is known as the kingdom of sea flowers. Most tourists come to the islands for to snorkel and see sea anemones and beautiful colored fishes. There are also various islands along the shipping routes. Krabi-Phuket-Phi Phi Islands consist of 6 islands: Phi Phi Le Island, Phi Phi Don Island, Yung Island, Bamboo Island, Bida Nok Island, and Bida Nai Island. Each island has beautiful sandy beaches and clear water. The National Park Protection Unit at Por.Por.4 (Thap Kaek) is part of the national park. Take the route along Highway 4200 until you reach the Khlong Jilad intersection. Turn left onto Road No. 4034 straight to the Ban Nong Thale intersection. Turn left straight to Ban Khlong Muang and then turn right again towards the ranger office, a distance of 38 kilometers. The area is mountainous, complete with forests and wildlife. There is a beautiful viewpoint, the Naga Crest, where can see the beautiful scenery of the Krabi Sea Protection unit. There is a nature trail, 3.7 kilometers in length, which requires a guide. Covers the area of Nong Thale Subdistrict, Sai Thai Subdistrict, Ao Nang Subdistrict, and Pak Nam Subdistrict, Mueang District, Krabi Province, with an area of 242,437 rai.