An introduction to Krabi
Attractions one | two | Phi Phi | Kao phanom bencha | Ao-luek | Koh Lanta | Activities | How to get there | KrabiKrabi province
| This coastal province covers an area of 4,709 square kilometres and is located 814 kilometres south of Bangkok. Krabi’s major attractions are located largely along its extensive coastline, which contains several well-known beaches and bays, and numerous offshore tropical islands. | History of Krabi | Geography of Krabi Krabi's mountainous physical geography is broken by highlands and plains on the mainland; the provincial administration also covers more than 130 large and small islands in the Andaman Sea. Natural forest cover is chiefly mangrove and Cassia trees. Krabi's sandy clay soil conditions are perfect for a variety of agricultural produces, including: rubber trees, palms, oranges, coconuts, and coffee. The Krabi River flows 5 kilometres through the town and falls into the Andaman Sea at Tambon Pak Nam. | ||
| Krabi is administratively divided into 8 Amphoes (districts): Amphoe Muang, Khao Phanom, Khlong Thom, Plai Phraya, Ko Lanta, Ao Luek, Lam Thap, and Nuea Khlong. | Travel around Krabi To getting around the town is very convenient by local taxi (Tuk Tuk). Some attractions like Hat Noppharat Thara, Susan Hoi , Ao Nang, Wat Tham Suea, Namtok Huai To, and Ao Luek can be reached by local mini-bus (Song Thaeo). The mini-buses depart from Vogue Department Store on Maharat Road in Krabi Town. Trips to other attractions can be made by taxi and rental car. | Distances from Town to Neighbouring Districts :
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| Travel to Neighbouring Provinces There are bus services from Krabi Bus Terminal (Tel: 0-7561-1804) to several provinces such as Phuket, Phang-nga, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Phatthalung, Songkhla (Hat Yai), Satun and Ranong. | Distances from Krabi to Neighbouring Provinces
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