| Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park: |
Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park: This national park
covers parts of Thaimuang, Ka-pong, Thakua-pa and Muang districts,
and lies about 33 kms. south of Thakua-pa Town on Route 4. Tourist
attractions here are:
Khao Lak : Twenty-five kilometers from Thakua-pa
town on Route 4, only an hour from Phuket International Airport,
there is a mountain with a shrine on top. This shrine is dedicated
to the guardian spirit of Lak Mountain, or "Khao Lak".
Opposite this mountain is Khao Lak Beach, a stretch of sand and
rocks alternating. There are many accomodations and tour agencies
here.
 Laem
Pakarang , located on the Takua Pa - Khao Lak route. Driving
from Takua Pa town on Phetkasem Road, the cape will be on the right,
another 5 kilometres down the side road.
It is a sandy beach piled with deer coral washed up on the beach
by strong waves – thus giving the beach its name. The beach
is blessed with groves of pine, making it ideal for camping and
relaxation.
 Namtok
Ton Chong Fa is located on the Takua Pa - Khao Lak route
like Laem Pakarang. Driving from Takua Pa town, the waterfall will
be on the left, a right turn and going for another 5 kilometres.
The cascade runs all year round and the surroundings are blissfully
calm and cool under the trees’ shade.
Bang Sak Beach, located in Tambon Bang Muang on
Phetkasem Road, on the Thai Mueang - Takua Pa section, between Km.76-77
and going down a side road for another hundred metres. The beach
of Bang Sak has clean white sand and stretches along a grove of
shady pines. Accommodation and restaurant are available on the beach.
Khao Lak Beach, 32 kilometres from Takua Pa, is
now an interesting destination for domestic and overseas tourists.
It has an advantage of beautiful, long beach of Andaman Sea and
green mountain of Khao Lak-Lamru National Park parallel to the coast.
The accommodation of Takua Pa along Khao Lak and Bang Sak Beach
are built in the original southern architecture style. With the
combination of the hospitality of local people who love in nature
and environment, seaside town of Khao Lak –Takuapa has its
unique and charms of attracting tourists to the area.
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