Khao Chang : This hill is Phang-nga's landmark,
standing behind the Provincial Hall, a large hill that resembles
a kneeling elephant.
Phung
Chang cave: This cave is located within the grounds of
Phra Phat Phra Jim Kaet Temple behind the Provincial Hall. Inside
are stalagmites, stalactites and a stream that runs all year round.
Two-hour excursions on foot, canoe, or raft through the cave are
available (contact Thongthae Sea Canoe teI.0-7641-2292).
Ruesi Sawan and Luek Seua Caves: These two caves
are located in Somdej Phra Sri Nakkharin Park on Petchkasem Road,
diagonally across from the Provincial Courthouse. The two caves
are connected, with the Ruesi Sawan cave in front. Inside are
stalactites, stalagmites and small streams.
Khao
Ngum Cave: This cave is located across from the entrance
to Phoong Chang Cave. Inside are stalagmites and stalactites.
One part of this cave has great number of seashells adhered to
the mountain.
Sra Nang Manorah Park or Nang Manorah Waterfall :
To get to this waterfall take Route 4 between Phang-nga and Krabi
for 4 kms. Turn right next to the Electric Station and drive a
further 3 kms.
Phang-nga
Bay National Park: Phang-nga Bay was declared a national
park on April 29, 1981 and covers a total area of 250,000 rai
in the district of Muang (Phang -nga Town) and Thakua-thung.
Take Route 4 from Phang-nga towards Khoke Kloy for about 8 kms.
Turn left on Route 4144 and drive a further 4 kms.
There are many places where boats can be rent to travel
to Phang-nga Bay, such as:
Tha
Daan Sullakakorn Pier (Customs Pier) : This pier is near
the Phang-nga Bay Resort. Boats from small to large-including
boats suitable for group tours-may be rented here (large boats
can be rented at Rua Lak Muang tel. 0-7641-1140 or Cha Charan
tel. 0-7641-1490).
Surakul or Ka-Som Pier: This pier is in Thakua-thung.
The boat available here are roofed long-tail boats (contact Rua
Puen Foong tel. 0-7649-6420, Rua Kiat 
Chai
Charoen tel. 0-7649-6475, or Phol Shop tel. 0-7649-6381).
The pier in the area of Phang-nga Bay National Park:
Roofed long-tail boats can be rented here.
The Provincial Administration Organization Pier (the
Or Bor Jor Pier): Roofed long-tail boats are available.
Boat
rental fees (chartered boat fares) are shown on signs at all piers.
It takes about 3 hours to view Phang-nga Bay.
The bay can be accessed all year round.
Panyee
Island: Most of islanders are Muslim fisherfolk. There
are many souvenir shops and restaurants on the island.
Khao Phing-kan: This famous attraction is located
in Thakua-thung District. From Khao Phing-kan you can see another
famous attraction, Koh Tha-pu, an island that resembles a nail.
Thum Lod : This cave has beautiful and stalactites.
Tourists can go through the cave on long-tail boat.
Hong
Island: Canoes can enter the caves of this island and
find a lagoon that is surrounded by walls of limestone, similar
to being in a large hall.
Panak Island: This island has a cave full of
beautiful stalagmites and stalactites, along with a small stepped
waterfall and a lagoon ideal for canoeing. There are also many
types of flora and fauna to be found in the island's mangrove
forest.
Lawa
Yai Island: This island is approximately two hours away
by long-tail boat from the national park. It is a small island
with beautiful white beaches, clear water, and beautiful coral.
Khao Khien: This island is located on the way
to Panyee Island. Animal drawing that date back more than 3,000
years ago are on the wall of Khao Khien.
Phang-nga Wildlife
Breeding Center :
The Center is located on Petchakasem Road in Tambon Thaak Daed
on the road to Phang-nga Bay from Phuket. Many nearly-extinct
species can be found here, such as mynahs, parrots, hawks, peacocks,
pheasants, gibbons, mountain goats, and langurs (long-tailed monkeys).
The Center is open daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. tel. 0-7641-3261.
Tapan
Cave Monastery: This monastery is located in Tambon
Thai Chang in Phang-nga Town. If travelling from Phuket to Phang-nga
Town, go about 600 meters past the Provincial Hall, turn left
and go on for about 400 meters to the monastery. Inside is a bridge
called the "Dragon Bridge that Spans Hell". At one end
of the bridge is a cave that has many beautiful attractions, such
as a waterfall, a stream, the Diamond Dharma Meditation Area,
stalactites and stalagmites resembling a castle, a three-peaked
stupa, a thousand -year old stone turtle, etc.
Tone Pariwat Wildlife
Sanctuary: The sanctuary is in Tambon
Song Praek on the road from Phang -nga Town to Ka-pong District.
About 5 Kms. from Phang-nga Town, turn right at Baan Song Praek
and go on for another 15 kms to the sanctuary. Full of many species
of trees, a waterfall, and a stream, this beautiful area can be
visited on elephant back or by canoe. Contact Phuket Sealand tel.
0-7622-2900-1 for information.
