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16Mar/100
Ao Nang, Thailand Two of the Best
Just less than an hour from Ao Nang are the hot springs, where you can relax in water that is more than warm, it's actually hot - between 30-40°C depending on the time of year. The hot spring-water cascades down a hillside, forming a jungle waterfall. Over the millennia the water has deposited minerals to form a series of natural bath-tubs - the perfect place to ease away aches and pains, whether they be from too much rock gymnastics or from too many years. When you get a bit too hot, simply jump into the river below to cool off.
The hot springs feed into the nearby Emerald Pool which is an ideal place to swim. The water in the pool is naturally the same colour as that in a hotel swimming-pool. A water-slide slips directly into the Emerald Pool, which is great fun for the young and also for some of the not-so-young too. This scenic getaway is more relaxed than you could imagine, simply kick back and chill – well sweat, actually.
Afterwards, maybe experience a beautiful river- and jungle-forest from the back of an elephant. The elephant camp is just 15 minutes from Ao Nang, where the natural environment provides permanent shade and abundant water for the elephants throughout the year.
The elephant trek will take you along a river running through the camp and into the rain forest at the foot of the fascinating "karst" mountains, with the sheer cliffs special to this area. Often trekkers will see monkeys and birds living in their natural habitat.
Whilst in Thailand, why not visit one of the country’s currently best three beach destinations:
Koh Lao Liang: http://www.andamanadventures.com/kohlaoliang.shtml
Ao Nang: http://www.andamanadventures.com/ao_nang.shtml
Railay/Tonsai: http://www.andamanadventures.com/railay-tonsai.shtml
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Runs Andaman Sky Co., Ltd, specialising in climbing and diving trips to Thailand?s best beach destinations.
11Mar/101
Nang Tong Beach
A view of Nang Tong Beach in March 2006. None of this was here a year ago, when I did beach cleanup after the tsunami.
19Dec/090
Ao Nang Krabi true BLUE Lagoon Thailand 2008
True Blue Lagoon Ao Nang Krabi Southern Thailand 2008. One of the last Tropic Island beauty places. docthailand@gmail.com ... Ao Nang Krabi Thailand Beach Island
1Dec/090
Ao Nang, All-round, Thailand’s Best Beach Destination
The development of Thai beaches, like those the world over, follows a standard cycle. First they get discovered by backpackers, for whom cheap beach-huts are erected. Islands such as Koh Muk and Koh Lao Liang are still at this stage, where the island is as pristine as anyone could wish for, but lacks the facilities which most of us don’t want to do without.
The next stage is when the developers move in and build bars, luxury hotels, restaurants and malls. Many beaches get ruined when over-development and over-population results in an unsupportable excess of pollutants. But somewhere along the way there is an optimal state, where there are enough facilities, but a still ecologically-sustainable tourist population.Ao Nang is now at this stage and represents, for many people, an ideal compromise between a pristine but boring resort and a fun but polluted one. The southern half of the beach is not yet bordered by a road, but the town has a wide enough range of facilities, for example 6 Italian restaurants, to keep most visitors happily occupied for at least a couple of weeks. Ao Nang is busy but hasn’t lost that laid back, friendly small-town feel; it is developed but still retains much of its original beauty and charm.
Ao Nang is, along with Chiang Mai, one of Thailand’s two most exciting adventure sports destinations. The home of two of the best beaches on the planet, Railay, which is also the best tropical climbing destination in the world, is fifteen minutes away by boat. The town’s location on the eastern coast of Phang Nga bay puts it within easy reach of all the fishing, diving and kayaking sites in the bay. A day-trip to Koh Phi Phi is a better way to visit the place than staying there.
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Whilst in Thailand, why not check out one of Thailand's best three beach destinations
Koh Lao Liang: http://www.andamanadventures.com/kohlaoliang.shtml
Ao Nang: http://www.andamanadventures.com/ao_nang.shtml
Railay/Tonsai: http://www.andamanadventures.com/railay-tonsai.shtml
27Nov/090
My Family at Nang ram
We are on the Nang ram beach (Thailand) at Sattahip Chonburi ... Travel family Thailand Beach Sattahip
19Nov/093
Any nice, modern, minimalist, chic hotels in Krabi, Thailand (Ao Nang Beach Area)?
We're going to Asia this September and staying in Krabi (or Ao Nang Beach) for 3 days. Wanted to see what are some nice modern, minimalist, chic or boutique hotels worth looking into. Based on Tripadvisor, the only one I have found so far is the Alis Hotel & Spa.
We're looking for something that is close to all the action. I'm not looking for anything fancy, just good location, clean rooms and safe hotel and of course, one where the AC works. I don't need a fancy pool, or the outstanding customer service, or the awesome super breakfast buffet or the state-of-the-art fitness center, etc.
In saying that, what are your thoughts of this hotel and/or do you recommend any other ones in particular? I'm looking to stay within the $50-$90US/night price range.
Any information is appreciated.
18Nov/090
Ao Nang, All-round, Thailand’s Best Beach Destination
The development of Thai beaches, like those the world over, follows a standard cycle. First they get discovered by backpackers, for whom cheap beach-huts are erected. Islands such as Koh Muk and Koh Lao Liang are still at this stage, where the island is as pristine as anyone could wish for, but lacks the facilities which most of us don’t want to do without.
The next stage is when the developers move in and build bars, luxury hotels, restaurants and malls. Many beaches get ruined when over-development and over-population results in an unsupportable excess of pollutants. But somewhere along the way there is an optimal state, where there are enough facilities, but a still ecologically-sustainable tourist population.Ao Nang is now at this stage and represents, for many people, an ideal compromise between a pristine but boring resort and a fun but polluted one. The southern half of the beach is not yet bordered by a road, but the town has a wide enough range of facilities, for example 6 Italian restaurants, to keep most visitors happily occupied for at least a couple of weeks. Ao Nang is busy but hasn’t lost that laid back, friendly small-town feel; it is developed but still retains much of its original beauty and charm.
Ao Nang is, along with Chiang Mai, one of Thailand’s two most exciting adventure sports destinations. The home of two of the best beaches on the planet, Railay, which is also the best tropical climbing destination in the world, is fifteen minutes away by boat. The town’s location on the eastern coast of Phang Nga bay puts it within easy reach of all the fishing, diving and kayaking sites in the bay. A day-trip to Koh Phi Phi is a better way to visit the place than staying there.
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Whilst in Thailand, why not check out one of Thailand's best three beach destinations
Koh Lao Liang: http://www.andamanadventures.com/kohlaoliang.shtml
Ao Nang: http://www.andamanadventures.com/ao_nang.shtml
Railay/Tonsai: http://www.andamanadventures.com/railay-tonsai.shtml
Runs Andaman Sky Co., Ltd, specialising in climbing and diving trips to Thailand?s best beach destinations.
14Nov/090
Ao Nang, Krabi – Thailand
Short video of my last day on the beach in Ao Nang ... Ao Nang Krabi Thailand Beach Nopparat Tharra Nature Tavel Hin Kek Fai หินเหล็กไฟ
10Nov/090
Life On Ton Sai Beach, Phra Nang Peninsula, Krabi Thailand. Beach, Climb, Base Jump!
Life on Ton Sai Beach! A spot of climbing, base jumping or just relaxing on the beach at the bar. Video by Contradixtion contradixtion.blogspot.com