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 The beautiful beach of Bang Niang stretches for one mile between two rivers. The fine golden sand is free from rocks, stones or coral. Just a few sea shells are swept ashore during the high tide -- a nice gift to be found in the morning. Swimming is possible any time of the day, during low or high tide. Most of the time the water is not very clear due to the fine sediments that are moved by the waves.
The beach is wide at low tide, but only 5 to 10 yards at the height of the high tide. Near the mouth of the Bang Niang River picturesque rocky outcrops make a beautiful backdrop at sunset.
You may walk undisturbed for 5 miles to Coral Cape in the north, or even for 10 miles to the beach of Bang Sak -- loneliness for hours, just passing a small fishing village and three resorts among the coconut palms. If you are longing for less solitude -- Nang Thong Beach is hardly an hour to the south, with more restaurants and shops strung along the rim of the sand. Beware though: at high tide you may have to swim through the river!
There is an extensive coral reef just a mile away breaking the power of the waves. During the monsoon season from May through October though, swimming is only rarely possible at this beach. Despite the overcast sky many tourists love the special beauty of these months and enjoy a calm and peaceful beach holiday at Bang Niang Beach in Khao Lak.
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