Showing posts with label Attractions in Palian District. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Attractions in Palian District. Show all posts

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Attractions in Palian District,Trang(2)

           Koh Sukorn(Pig Island)
                     Koh Sukorn2 Also known as Koh Moo is a parish in Palian District.Koh Sukorn is a largeKoh Sukorn10 island located in the Indian Ocean. Away from the coast about three kilometers.This island is long thin. From east to west.Eastern area is the plains. Central of island  is quite hight mountainous.On the island, there are Thai-Muslim population are living the density. With professional fishing and agricultural plantations.Also, when the rice cultivation season finish. During March and April will plant of  sweet watermelon varieties Red Delicious. Out in full effect across the prairie.Because it is famous commodity of Koh Sukorn.
               Koh Sukorn12 Majority population Islam. Makes no pigs on the island, no dogs.
Alcohol is strictly prohibited on the island!
              
However, although the beach of Koh Sukorn is not beautiful like other islands in Trang. It has so many great activities to entertain tourists who visit Koh Sukorn.
               Whether it is relaxation at the beach. Boat rental to dive on Koh Lao Liang and Koh Takiang in order to view the seven colors corals,varity corals and clown fish. Suitable for Marine Ecological study.
               Cycling sightseeing and the livelihood of the villagers.By the route through the mountains,rubber plantations,cashew plantations,mangroves,sparse forests,watermelon plantations,fields which is a place to experience it. Because will appreciate the atmosphere of verdant of rice fields, alongKoh Sukorn7 with inhaled the aroma of produce grains.Or enjoy with herd of cattle buffalo,flocks of teal, pelicans,White-breasted Waterhen, culminating with to watch swarm of the fiddler crab, colorful crab, flocks of otter, mangrove forest animals etc.
               If anyone wants to touch the lives of Rubber Planters. Do not miss to watch the rubber tapping in the early morning. And the process to get Which beautiful piece of rubber.includes learn the ways of life of locals such as batik shop. Opportunity for visitors to learn and draw Batik. Including process of dyeing.
               On Koh Sukorn has accommodations. Mainly open during peak periods and as homestay accommodations. Provided by the community at affordable prices. And if you want to take a boat trip to the islands in Trang. Was able to boat rental from the pier on the island as well.
              Travel ;Can take a bus,Trang - Palian route. Or van from Amphoe Mueang Trang distance 47 km.And take a boat at Thakham pier,Palian District. Boat will leave 2 time/day, at 10.00 am and 14.00 pm The trip takes 40 minutes.Or take a boat at Tase pier,Haad Samran District which is more convenient.Take Highway No. 404 turn right at Baan Na intersection about 18 kms. and turn left about 7 kms. It takes about 30 minutes.

               Koh Talui Noi,Koh Talui Yai and Koh Thalu          
               Experience the beauty of the underwater world. Colorful soft corals. A variety of marine creatures. Hundreds of thousands of fish. These 3 islands are the small islands. But gathers a beautiful under the sea for Scuba Diving genuinely.
               Koh Tabai               
               The last island in Trang that located in Mu Koh Phetra. The island lies the southern close to Satun Provinces away from Lao Liang  about 30 minutes by speedboat. Current can not visit it.
               Tham Surin(Surin Cave)             
               A beautiful cave. It is not yet known to the tourists. This cave,the villager has organized a festivals are held annually.
                Ton Tae Waterfall
                Ton Tae Waterfall A large waterfall in Amphoe Palian up to 320 meters, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Trang. The water flows through along the rocks throughout the way.Below is a pool,can swim.Headwaters caused by the Banthad Range.You can walk to the waterfall about 80 meters along the wooden walkway shaded by numerous trees mixed deciduous shady.There are also nature trails “Ton Tae”. Along the way has signs point 17 tell to the relationship between nature and living things. Can walk by yourself.
                You can drive to the waterfall every season. Away from Amphoe Muang about 46 kilometers.From town along the road Trang - Phatthalung about 17 kilometers at Km 53, turn right along the road Baan Kachong - Baan Haadlao about 27 miles, turn left and go approximately 1 kilometer  is paved throughout.

              Ton Tok Waterfall  Ton Tok Waterfall
                 Away from Ton Tae Waterfall along a hiking trail about 1 kilometer. If you want to drive the car to reach the waterfall, turn right before to reach Ton Tae Waterfall 500 meters along the steep hills to cut through 3 kilometers.Ton Tok Waterfall is the most beautiful waterfall of Trang. The rivers and streams that flow through the rock at large. Is the charm of this waterfall and can be seen Ton Tae Waterfall as well.

                 Chong Bunphot Waterfall                 Chong Bunphot Waterfall 
               From Hua Thanon dree separate into the same way with Ton Tae Waterfall about 3 kilometers to the entrance of waterfall and turn into for a while. Then you have to walk through rubber plantation to a waterfall.Is a small waterfall that flows along the layer of cascaded rocks. Is a limestone waterfall. Stream flows over a wide area. A small basin.Under the dense forest.Featured a shady forest along the way. There is trough for swim.There are accommodations and patio tent. Please contact the office staff at the waterfall. Facilities include car park, shops to serve tourists. No phone. Visit any season.
                Chao Pha Waterfall
                Chao Pha Waterfall Travel along curved lines Cod road - Thung Yao. Through Baan Hua Thanon , Baan Haad Lao to Baan Laem Som. Turn left at the Laem Som School along km of gravel  under not good conditions.Destination is a  foothills  garden. Must hiking for about 15 minutes, there should be a leader.Look like a waterfall cascades flow down a limestone layer. Surrounding, which continues to be a wild natural state with tree density.It is also resident of Negrito tribes or Sakai.Remaining about 5 groups, each of about 20 people, a nomadic tribe who live in the forest of Banthad Mountain. The traditional way of living savages.

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Attractions in Palian District,Trang

               Seashore of Palian District have the beauty  with the characteristics coast of the Andaman Sea of the Indian Ocean generally.

               Travel ; Use the route of Trang - Palian. (Highway 404) go 2 kilometers then turn right and follow the sign indicating about 22 kilometer will have the several tourist destinations to visit such as Mu Koh Phetra National Park , Koh Sukorn, etc.

               Mu Koh Phetra National Park (Phetra Islands National Park)

                Mu Koh Phetra National Park A National Park situated on the Strait of Malacca,Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean. Declared a national park on December 31, 2527(1984) south of the park, away from the border of Thailand - Malaysia 30 kilometers.

            Topography

              Most of the islands are steep limestone. There are little flat in the area of valley and the beach.Include more than 22 islands in the Andaman Sea. Lined scattered since La Ngu District,Thung Wa District,Satun Province at it until it stretch to Palian District,Trang Province.Covers an area of coastal and small islands. There are theMu Koh Phetra National Park 4 importance islands sorted from north to south. Such as Koh Lao Liang Nua (North Lao Liang Island),Koh Lao Liang Tai(South Lao Liang Island),Koh Beng(Beng Island),Koh Tak Bai(Tak Bai Island),Koh Kluey (Banana Island),Koh Tung Ku(Tung Ku Island),Koh Lama(Lama Island),Koh Bu Lon Khee Nok(Bu Lon Khee Nok Island),Koh Bu Lon Yai(Bu Lon Yai Island),Koh Bu Lon Mai Phai(Bu Lon Mai Phai Island),Koh Khao Yai(Khao Yai Island),Koh Lidee(Lidee Island). It has a total area of approximately 494.38 square  kilometers or 308,987 rais. As the water about 94.7 percent of the total area. Some areas barred of the park, such as Bo Jed Look Villages. and some areas, Government by the Navy for permission to use the area.

               Climate

              Mu Koh Phetra National Park located in the tropics.Characteristics similar weather all year round.The differences between the seasons are not pronounced.There is long rainy season that to be said the rain scattered throughout the year.But the rain really hard. Will go starting from May to October.The end of November to March, rainfall will decrease.For the summer will appear briefly in March to April. Which  the change periodic of monsoon season. From the northeast monsoon is the southwest monsoon.Section of the change the southwest monsoon into the northeast monsoon in October made  the climate of the region varies somewhat, but not obvious.

               Vegetation and wildlife

               Characteristics of naturally plant contains;

               Rainforest

               Which The general characteristics are the dense jungle. Both the large trees and ground flora.Found scattered throughout various islands. There are the major species. Include Hopea ferrea Laness(Takian Hin),Dipterocarpus alatus Roxb.(Yang),Diospyros toposia Ham.(Saodam),Cananga(Tabak),Mangifera caloneura Kurz(Mamaung Paa),Shorea white Meranti(Phayom),Jacaranda(Sritrang,Green ebony),Queen's flower(Inthanin,Queen’s crape myrtle,Pride of India),Tummy-wood(Kradon),Snowy Orchid Tree(Galaong),etc. And ground flora include Rattan(Wai),Fern,Moss,Ginger,Galange,Bamboo,etc.

                Beach Forest

               There are the beach appear only  on the plains along the gulf of the island. Which there is not a wide. The forest is generally sparse forest.Plants were found include Sheoak(Ironwood, Bull-oak and Beefwood),Alexandrian Laurel(Indian Laurel,Beautiful - leaf, Borneo mahogany),Sea Hibiscus(Beach Hibiscus,Coastal Hibiscus),Seaside Mahoe(Indian Tulip Tree, Pacific Rosewood),Sea almond(Tropical almond,Bengal almond,Indian almond,Beach almond),Cashew Nut Tree,Fish Poison Tree(Putat,Sea Poison Tree),etc.And ground flora were Screw Pine.

               Mangrove Forest

               Found in clay,seaside area and the mouth of the canal.Major plants including Rhizophora mucronata(Red Mangrove,Big leaves Mangrove),Rhizophora apiculata(Small leaves Mangrove),Tagal Mangrove,Xylocarpus granatum(Cannonball Mangrove),Bruguiera parviflora,Bruguiera cylindrica,etc.

                Because most parts of Phetra Islands National Park is an island with a small . A variety of animal species, so there is not much. Can be classified into;

               Mammals

              Viz Dugongs,Slow Loris,Dusky leaf Monkey,Mouse Deer,Wild Boar,Palm Civet,Giant Squirrel and various bat species ,etc.

               Birds

               Include Pacific Reef Egret,White-bellied Sea Eagle (White-breasted Sea Eagle),Brahminy kite(Red-backed sea-eagle),Crested Serpent Eagle,Nicobar Pigeon,Wreathed hornbill (Bar-pouched wreathed hornbill),Oriental pied hornbill,Great hornbill,Kingfisher(River Kingfisher),Common Iora,Asian Fairy Bluebird,Germain’s Swiftlet,Black-nest Swiftlet,Pacific Swallow,etc.

               Reptiles

               Include Reticulated Python(Regal Python),Bengal monitor,etc.

              In addition, in area of these islands. Also available  stunning underwater coral reefs and abundant with under the sea natural resources viz Marine Puffer Fish,Marlin(Spearfish,Sailfish,Billfish),Sea Eel,Mullet,Seaperch,Black pomfret,King mackerel(Spotted mackerel,Seerfish),Longtail tuna,Angelfish(Marine angelfish),Parrotfish,Barracuda(Seapike),Lionfish,Bannerfish(Pennanfish),Butterflyfish,Seahorse,Sea cucumber and Starfish(Seastar),etc.

                Mu Koh Phetra National Park (Phetra Islands National Park) is the whole point of beauty that nature has created. There are forests, mountains, wildlife and colorful coral.Location of the park office is a natural bay known as the "Aow Noon"(Noon Bay).

        Interest activities tourist include diving around Koh Lao Liang,Koh Takiang,Koh Phetra,Koh Talui Noi,Koh Talui Yai and Koh Talu.The most convenient way to travel. Rent a boat from Pak Bara Dock in Satun.Or to travel from Trang. You can rent a boat at Palian Dock or Kantung Dock.The ideal season to tourism is December to April.Around the park office have accommodation for tourists. Contact for details at National Bureau. Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.Call 0 2562 0760 or Mu Koh Phetra National Park Office. Call  0 7478 3 074 , 0 7478 1572