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Hat Noppharat Thara National Park
- Hat Railay |
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หาดไร่เลย์ |
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Hat Rai Le |
Rai Le Beach |
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Description: |
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One of the biggest misunderstanding of this world-class beach
destination is that it is an island---which it is not. The area
of Railay is actually a large peninsula jutting out into the
Andaman, but what makes this place truly place special is that
it’s cut off from the rest of the mainland by a row of steep
hills, which means you can only get there by boat. Railay has
risen from peaceful fishing village to a world-class tourist
destination, thanks to its imposing limestone cliffs that shoot
out of the crystal blue waters to tower over the white sandy
beaches.
Railay actually covers three beaches, each with
its own distinctive character. Railay West is the longest,
featuring white sand and shallow water. Though Railay West is
ideal for sunbathing, do be warned that the southern-end is
pretty rocky. Being also the most popular, you’ll find a
collection of resorts, restaurants and beach bars serving
visitors. Further north is Ton Sai Bay, a good spot for rock
climbing and affordable rooms. Railay West, and Ton Sai, are at
there most beautiful at sunset, when those steep cliffs are
silhouetted against the sky. Opposite Railay West is Railay
East, which is actually really just part of a bigger mangrove
swamp. Though it’s not great for swimming, it’s the best place
to catch a beautiful sunrise. Sitting between Railay West and
East is Phranang Beach, named after the cave containing a sacred
Buddha image that can be found on this beach. A lot smaller than
Railay West and East, Phranang is the best beach for swimming,
with clean, white powdery sand and crystal clear, shallow water.
The towering limestone karsts that dominate the landscape
mean Railay is also a haven for rock climbers, and the area
offers more than 700 different climbing trails with an annual
Krabi Rock and Fire International Contest hosted annually. |
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Krabi |
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A. Muang |
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Ao Nang |
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Scenary |
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Boat
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Coordinates: |
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8.023617 N |
98.844668 E |
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