Khao Pina
This unique mountain
is hollow all the way to the top resembling an overturned pan. At the foot of
the mountain is Wat Khao Pina, a temple where a reclining Buddha image is
enshrined at the cave entrance. Concrete stairs allow visitors to see the caves
beauty, with options of 3 trails. With lush forests and a tranquil environment,
the area is perfect for relaxation.
The mountain is in
Tambon Na Wong, 45 kilometers from the city on
Phetkasem Road. There is a 2
kilometer road which branches out from there to the mountain.
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Thumb Khao Kop (Dragon
cave)
A canal from the
Banthat Mountain Range is divided into 3 waterways upon reaching Khao Kop, with
2 going around the mountain and the other flowing through the cave under the
mountain. An amazing natural wonder, the main attraction at Khao Kop is this
stream which flows through the cave. In addition, the cave itself looks like a
high and steep cliff with layers of rocks and stalactites and stalagmites
magnificently decorating the cave for a distance of approximately 4 kilometers.
Currently, the Khao
Kop Tambon Administration
Organization provides rowboats to
facilitated visitors explorations of the cave. In addition, eco-tourism and
light-adventure activities are provided by the locals.
The cave is in
located in Mu 1, Tambon Khao Kop, approximately 7 kilometers from the District
Office on
Phetkasem Road. Upon arriving
at the kilometer 7 marker, turn left onto a 700-meter road that leads to the
site.
Chao Mai National Park
This area, which was
proclaimed a marine national park on 14
October 1982, covers the 2 districts
of Kantang and Sikao. The park headquarters is situated at
Chang
Lang
Beach in Tambon Mai Fat,
approximately 47 kilometers from the city.
Hat Chao Mai has a 20-kilometer coastline and a 5-kilometer long white sandy
beach which is set against shady casuarinas and limestone hills with caves. Most
caves are of historical importance as prehistoric human remains are found.
Land-based attractions of the park are
Pak
Meng
Beach,
Chang
Lang
Beach, San Beach,
Yao
Beach, Yong Ling Beach,
Chao
Mai
Beach, and
Chao
Mai
Cave. All are easily
accessible by car. Moreover, there are 7 other islands for which the park is
responsible. They are Ko Muk, Ko Kradan, Ko Chueak, Ko Pling, Ko Waen, Ko Meng,
and Ko Chao Mai.
In the national park, endangered dugong can be spotted
along with rare black-necked stork. More common wildlife includes macaques,
languors, wild pigs, pangolins, pacific-reef egrets, etc.
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Ko Chuek - Ko Wean
Small islands between
Ko Muk and Ko Kradan, the islands are blessed with amazingly colorful shallow
and deepwater corals that are the habitat of many types of fish. Visitors can
take boats from Pak Meng Pier to the islands. Boats leave regularly on the same
route as to Ko Muk and Ko Kradan. The 50-minute trip costs 1,500 baht/day for a
chartered boat.
Ko Kradan
One
of the most beautiful islands in Trang, Ko Kradan is located about 40 minutes by
boat from the mainland. With an area of 600 rai (240 acres), most of the island
belongs to
Hat
Chao
Mai
National Park. The rest are
privately owned rubber and coconut plantations.
The island offers
good restaurants and accommodations for tourists. The most striking feature of
Ko Kradan is its powdery, white beach and crystal clear water that permits a
great view of the coral reef underneath. The reef stretches from the beachs
northern end to the coast. A variety of colorful fish inhabit the shallow water
corals making the site perfect for snorkeling. Ko Kradan is to the west of Ko
Muk and Ko Libong. From Pak Meng Pier, visitors can take a 1.5-hour boat trip to
Ko Kradan.
There is one resort
on Ko Kradan providing rooms and bungalows as well as major resort facilities.
Hat Pak Meng
The beautiful and
peaceful, 5-kilometer long beach resembles a crescent moon and is fringed by a
lovely pine forest. Assorted large and small islands dot the sea, looking like a
person lying face up in the ocean. Local residents of Trang and people from
nearby provinces like to come here to relax and sample the spicy seafood. Boats
from Pak Meng Pier takes visitors to Ko Ngai and other islands close by.
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Ko Muk and Thum Morakot
(Emerald Cave)
Not just another
interesting attraction, Ko Muk is the most outstanding attraction in the
Trang
Sea and an ideal
destination for tourists enthralled with nature. The island, which is nearly
opposite Hat Chang Lang on the mainland, has impeccable beaches suitable for
swimming and camping and lovely corals around the island that are worth
exploring. In addition, The island is comprised of high and majestic cliffs
facing the sea to the west, a fishing village on the east facing the mainland
and swallows that make the numerous cliffs their home.
Hidden in the jungle,
among the cliffs is the awesome Tham Morakot. The cave entrance is a small
passage on the islands western side that is accessible by boat during low tide.
The cave itself winds for about 80 meters to the other exit, opening onto a
clean white beach with an emerald color open pool which is surrounded by high
cliffs.
To see real
fishermens' daily activities, visit Ao Phangkha and the Muslim fishing
village of
Kua Laem, located at the
southern end of the island.
To get to Ko Muk, tourists can take a
boat from Pak Meng Pier in Amphoe Sikao for the 40-minute trip. The rental fee
for the boat is approximately 1,500 bahts / day. Accommodations are available on
the island.
Phraya Ratsadanupradit
Mahison Phakdi Museum
This is a historical
site where the former ruler of Trang, Phraya Ratsadanupradit, once lived. Inside
the two-story wooden building are a wax figure of the former ruler and a
complete collection of his daily personal items. Currently, the Na Ranong family
manages the house. The Museum is located around 200 meters from
Kantang
Municipality at No. 1,
Khai Phithak Road, Tambon
Kantang. It is open to the public every day, except Mondays (it is open on
public holidays but closed the following day).
The First Rubber Tree in
Thailand
This tree, which is
located along a road that leads to Kantang, represents the first group of rubber
trees that Phraya Ratsadanupradit planted to pioneer
Thailand's rubber
plantation industry in 1899.
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