Trang Travel Guide
Everything you need to know about Trang
Not geared up for mass tourism Trang is an undiscovered paradise
with many stunning beaches.
Located just a couple of hours drive south of Krabi, new roads
and an airport have made the province more accessible over the last
few years, but tourism still remains low key.
Each year on Valentine's Day, the Thai Airways Trang Underwater
Wedding ceremony at Koh Kradan,
attracts hundreds of visitors to watch couples don masks and snorkels
to exchange vows in the clear waters of the Andaman Sea!
Where to Stay in Trang
As it's low key there aren't hundreds of hotels in Trang. You can
however, stay in International hotels like the Amari
Trang Beach Resort in the provincial capital Trang,
or in local resorts on the offshore islands.
Trang town makes a good base for exploring the surrounding area
- both the interior and the coastline.
Trang Beaches & Islands
Trang's superb beaches and dramatic limestone formations offer
excellent opportunities for kayaking. The coastline
hides a multitude of caves and incredible interior lagoons - each
with their own eco-system which can be explored when the tide is
right. Some islands like Ko Libong, attract migratory birds, others
like Ko Kradan - an unseen paradise.
Paddle around these lovely islands with local kayaking experts PaddleAsia.
Trips are suitable for both experienced paddlers and complete novices,
with instruction given where required. In low season (May-Oct) the
Trang area is recommended for experienced paddlers only. During
high season (Nov-April) It's perfectly calm and safe.
Adventure & Sightseeing in Trang
Put on your walking shoes and head inland for Trang's leafy canopy.
An interior of waterfalls caves and rivers awaits - providing perfect
opportunities for trekking and adventure. Some caves can be explored
by boat! Currently the Khao Kop Tambon Administration Organization
provides rowboats for visitors to view Khao Kop Cave - a natural phenomena (nearly 4 kilometres long!) Local tour companies
also operate eco-tours through the cave. Trang's cascading waterfalls
are truly a sight to see with some like Tone Teh Waterfall
in the Palian District, where the water falls 320m.
Hot Springs
The natural hot spring located around 10 kilometers from Kantang
has a constant temperature of 60°C - it's one of a number of
hot springs in the area.
Getting There
Trang is just a few hours' drive from Krabi or Phuket and is well
sign-posted. Or take a direct flight from Bangkok.
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