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 Amphoe
Ao Luk |
Amphoe
Khao Phanom |
Amphoe
Muang (Krabi Town) |
Amphoe
Nua Klong |
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Koh
Phi Phi |
Amphoe
Khlong Thom |
Koh
Lanta |
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Bokkhorani National Park |
 Covers 37.5 rai (1 rai =
160 square meters) in Tambon Ao Leuk Tai, one kilometer from the
Tambon Ao Leuk Neua Market intersection on the Ao Luk Sak road. The
park is shady and forested by many different species of trees
growing around the attractive pool after which the park is named,
the Sa Bokkhorani. Species include the wild gardenia, asoka, and
Apocynaceae. The Sah Bohk Korani flows through a winding passage in
the mountain. At the north end of the pool is a footprint of the
Buddha carved in wood near the little temple sacred to Jao Pho To
Yuan - To Chong. |
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Tham Phi Hua To
or Tham Hua Kalok |
 This is a big cave with
many grottos in a mountain surrounded by water and mangrove
forests. Formerly a ghost with an impressively large skull resided
in the cave, from which comes its name; pihua toh means big-headed
ghost. Also of interest are the many prehistoric colored pictures
of men, animals, and various limbs and organs that decorate the
walls. Shells in great numbers, on top of the other, are another
feature of this cave. To visit Pi Hua Toh, board a ferry at Bor Tor
Pier.
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Tham Phra |
| Is the site of the Kao
Phra Suhn Yah Tah Rham Meditation Center. It is about 2 kilometers
distant from the district offices of Ao Luk. Inside the cave is a
Buddhist effigy of great antiquity. This has two other statues of
equal size flanking it placed at a later date, and the base is
surrounded with smaller wooden figures. |
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Tham Phet |
 Is 3 kilometers from the
intersection at Ao Luk Nua market. The cave's front has Buddhist
statues and the cave walls are of a stone that reflects light with
the same dazzling beauty as diamond, hence the name; Pet is Thai for
diamond. To visit the cave, procure a guide from the Tarnbohk
Korani National Park and be sure to bring a flashlight or torch. |
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Tham Lod Nua -
Tham Lod Tai |
lie 2 kilometers distant
from the district offices on the Ao Luk-Laem Sak road near the
watercourse of Klong Ta Prahng. There are two caves :
* Tham Lod Nua : This beautiful cave
winds back on itself like an elbow.
* Tham Lod Tai : is a limestone tunnel
longer and narrower than one of the same name in Phang-nga Bay. The
cave mouth has stalactites and stalagmites and a boulder shaped like
the quarter moon lying on its side. Visit this cave when the water
is low by boarding a long tail boat at Bor Tor Pier ; the journey
takes only 10 minutes. |
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Tham Chao Le |
| is west of Laem Sak Cape
in a beautiful bay surrounding with limestone mountains. Inside are
stalactites and stalagmites, as well as prehistoric paintings of
people, animals, and geometric. These paintings are thought to be
somewhat more recent than those found in Pi Hua Toh Cave. To visit
the cave, take a regularly scheduled boat from the Sapan Pla of
Fishing Pier at Laem Sak Cape; travel time is about 15 minutes. |
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Song Pi Nong Cave or
Poon Nua Tai |
| lies west of Pi Hua Cave
Toh. Inside were found human skeleton remains, pottery, earrings,
and bronze bracelets. |
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Hua Galok Nai Cave or
Bun Mak Cave |
| is only one hundred meters
from Pi Hua To cave. It was discover by a local villager maned Bun
Mak. It is a large, dark cave filled with stalactites and
stalagmites. A large number of prehistoric pottery shards were
found in layers on the cave wall outcropping near the entrance.
These have distinctive line designs, are thicker, and coarser than
those found elsewhere. |
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Toh Luang Cave |
| in Ban Nop, Tambon Klong
Hin. This cave has three levels, each of which abounds in
stalactites and stalagmites. Some resemble Buddhist monks, others
look like legendary multi headed serpents. Here stayed Jao Por Toh
Luang, after whom the cave took its name. |
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Sua Noi Cave |
| This cave is 2 kilometers
distant from Hua Galok cave in Ban Bor Tor and is the site of a
monastery and meditation center. The front is formed by a broad
outcropping in the hill. The area outside is peaceful and quiet;
inside, the cave is beautiful. Many old pottery remains have been
found here. |
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SuaNok Cave or Thep
Nimit Cave |
| houses the Nimit
Monastery, a tunnel below the cave lets sea water enter so the walls
are thick with shells. Above is another large, dark cave, and off
to the side of that another fifty meters is Orahan Cave, which has
more strangely shaped stalactites and stalagmites than anywhere
else. They shine like lights and are very beautiful. |
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Klong Chai Kao |
| is like Maya Bay in Koh
Phi Phi. A long tail boat can be taken through the cave to the
other side in about five minutes. |
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Garos Island |
| is off the eastern tip of
Laem Sak. Ancient paintings of men and animals are on the cliff
walls facing Hin Bai Bay. |
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Talu Island |
| The center of this island
has a 45 meter high hill, perforated by a 30 meter hole, thus its
name; Talu means to pass through. The island is noted for the
presence of swifts in large numbers that make the precious swallow
bird's nests used in the Chinese delicacy, Bird's Nest Soup. |
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Daeng Island |
| Here is a fine sandy beach
25 meters long, and a passage through the cliff 70 meters wide and
20 meters high. |
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Mu Ko Hong |
 Comprises a number of
large and small limestone islands. Ko Hong also called Lao Billeh
Island is the largest. These rugged islands are shaped like half
circles, forming bays in which there is both shallow and deep water
coral. Perfect for diving and fishing. The best known islands
besides Hong Island are : Lakkah or Sakkah; Lao Riem; Pakka; and Lao
Lahding Island. Boats leave for the Hong Islands from Ao Nang
Beach; the trip takes about one hour. |
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