Attractions in Palian District,Trang(2)

           Koh Sukorn(Pig Island)
                     Also known as Koh Moo is a parish in Palian District.Koh Sukorn is a large 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.
               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, along 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.

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               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
                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.

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                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.

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                 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
                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.

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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)

                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 the 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.

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                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.

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               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.

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                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.

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               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.

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               Reptiles

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

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              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.

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                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

Haad Chao Mai National Park (3)

               Koh Libong

               Located at Tambon Libong. It is the largest island in Trang Sea. There are area of ​​25,000 rais. Around the island filled with sea grass, which as food of "dugongs" (Sea Cow) mammal animals that are extinct.But will be found a lot near Koh Libong area and also have seen Bottlenose dolphins dwell a lot.

               Koh Libong has been announced as “No Hunting area of Libong Islands” and the office area located at Laem Ju Hoey(Ju Hoey Cape).Around the island there are many places to visit such as Haad Toob(Toob Beach), Laem Ju Hoey(Ju Hoey Cape),Laem Thuad(Thuad Cape),Laem Toh Chai(Toh Chai Cape),Haad Ya Kha(Ya Kha Beach), etc.

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               All sandy beach of Koh Libong are sandy beach mixed peaty beach. Koh Libong almost non tourism beaches.But at the end of Koh Libong is Laem Ju Hoey and Haad Toob that the vast sandy beach mixed peaty beach when low tide can go to each other. Which this area,there are many sea birds and wetland birds  immigrants escaping winter from foreign in the Northern Hemisphere.Especially from Siberia and some parts came from Africa.Came a lot in November to December,came lived for a number of many kinds. A flock of sea birds have the hundreds of thousands such as Crab Plover which are often found in February to March,Nordmann's Greenshank and Sharp-tailed Sandpiper.On Koh Libong also has interesting many bird such as Spotted Wood-Owl,Blue-throated Bee-eater,Mangrove Pitta,Pink-necked Pigeon,Collared Kingfisher,White-breasted Waterhen,Little Heron,Whiskered Tern,Kentish Plover,etc. Koh Libong is the main source of tourists, a group of bird watchers that will take a boat rental out to see the birds. Or are watching the No Hunting area of Libong Islands. Which is governed that serves the protected birds this particular.

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               Koh Libong has villagers lived for a lot. Divided into three villages are Baan Ba Du Pu Teh(Ba Du Pu Teh Village), Baan Hlang Khao(Hlang Khao Village) and Baan Phrao(Phrao Village). Villagers also  conduct the simple way of life. Such as fisheries,rubber plantations and a large coconut plantations as the main occupation. The majority of villagers respect Islam.

                 In addition, on the island also has Khao Tu Teh,located in the east of Koh Libong. As limestone mountain height about 200 feet .On the mountain has viewpoint . You can see the sea meadows. Which as food of dugong. And may be able to see a dugong eat grass sea.And from Koh Libong overlooks the beautiful view of Koh Chao Mai and Laem Chao Mai. There are ships left the island every morning to Kantang pier and back about noon.

 

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               Travel :There are the passenger ships from Chao Mai Pier To Baan Phrao Pier on Koh Libong or charter boat. It takes 20 minutes. However, if travelers come from Kantang Pier. It takes about one hour, On the island with accommodation for tourists (in private).

             Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahisorn Phakdee Museum

               Away from Kantang Municipal about 200 meters.Located at 1st. Khai Phithak Rd. Tambon Kantang.As the place of  history major was the old house of former governor of Trang "Phraya Ratsadanupradit".As 2-storey wooden house on a hill flower plants.There is wax statue and tools are used in his daily life completely.By the heirs of Na Ranong Family care.Open to visitors every day except monday(If the holiday falls on  public holiday open normal and substitution holiday the next day).Time: 8:00 am to 16:30 pm.Visitors as the faculty desired guest speaker. Please prior notification at Kantang Phitaya School. Tel. 0 7527 4151-8.

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               Khuan Tamnak Chan Public Park

               A place to relax and eco-tourism. Which has historical value.Located on Woodland Road. As part of the Kuan Kan Tang National Forest. With an area ​​about 250 rais.The name of this place originated from a small palace built on low hills (Kuan) in order to wellcome to Kantang of King Rama 6(On time he still the rank of prince) on the year 2452(1909).Subsequently used as the officer certification house.

               In World War II, Khuan Tamnak Chan used as the location of the military forces of Japan.After the war, various buildings have been demolished until leaving no trace.Later, the part area used to build Kantang Phitaya School.The hill has been renovated into a  public park.Around the area shady by trees and flowers as a source of recreation.And as place of exercise in the morning and evening of Kantang people.On the hilltop has gazebo for relax. Overlooking Kantang City and Kantang River clearly.

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Haad Chao Mai National Park

               Haad Chao Mai National Park has attractions both on the shore and in the sea.Such as cave,hot spring, beach and Source to snorkeling etc..However, this national park situated in influence of the southwest monsoon.Makes during period from July to September have the wettest and heavy waves.Therefore, to ensure the safety of tourists.So is scheduled close the tourism annual.The area of Emerald Cave (Tham Morakot),Kradan Island (Koh Kradan),Rope Island (Koh Chuek) and Ring Island (Koh Waen) during the July 1 to September 30 of every year.For Tourism on the shore can travel as usual throughout the year.

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            Tourist attraction
        Koh Kradan (Kradan Island)
              Koh Kradan is an island with famous for beautiful beaches of Trang.Located halfway between Pak Meng Pier with Koh Rok(Rok Island).Away from the coast 12 kilometers.Away from Pak Meng Pier 22 kilometers.Use travel time from Pak Meng Pier or Chao Mai Pier approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
            Koh Kradan is an island that looks like five mountains arranged consecutive along the north - south.Length about 3.8 kilometers,max width 800 m.,an area of approximately 600 rais.Which 5 of 6 parts of the island is under the responsibility of Haad Chao Mai National Park.The rest are rubber and coconut plantations of privately owned and a refined restaurant and accommodations for tourists.
            Highlights of Koh Kradan is;           
            East side is the beach with white sand like flour and clear waters until see  coral reefs which stretches of the beach on the north side to the south side.
            The south coastal areas is a small bay.That is a shallow snorkeling point.Corals in this area as hard corals.Genera,sheet corals,staghorn corals,mushroom corals,brain corals and soft corals.
              Tourist spots on Koh Kradan National Park Protection Unit located eastern of the island use as camping.Koh Kradan Beach long approximately 2 kms,suitable for swimming and stroll the beach.
              Aow Niang Beach located south of National Park Protection Unit .As white sand beach long about 800 meters.Suitable for swimming.  And snorkeling area the end of island.
             Aow Phai Beach situated in the north. The beach long about 200 meters no reef.
             Aow Chong Lom Beach is white beach located west of the island. There are view point to see Koh Rok and a beautiful sunset.

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             Koh Chuak (Rope Island)           
             As small island far away the coast about 14 kilometers from Pak Meng Pier.Ranked in enclave of Koh Mook and Koh Kradan.Located from The National Park Office about 16 kilometers.As the island has a bird's nest concession. The forest is a rainforests.Consists of two small islands adjacent. Island located at the western, with an area of approximately 0.08 square kilometers.Island located at the east, with an area of approximately 0.1 square kilometers.Height of peak about 60 meters from the average sea level.Between two islands have a small pile of rocks. Located transverse the water flow. Makes water that flows through the strait of a small pile of rocks area very strong.This point is dangerous dive because of strong tides.If divers were the tides swept away, it's going to bumps to Strait. Filled with sharp shells.So before allowing the divers dive. Had to tie a rope to the boat for the tourists to catch. Therefore is the source of the named Rope Islands(Koh Chuak).
            Koh Chuak is an island of the integrity of snorkelling.Which is an island most prominent of Trang Sea.Where the tourists can snorkeling around the island.Which has blue corals,bushes corals,large staghorn corals,soft corals are colorful include yellow, orange, purple, red and white,anemones, sea fans and sea whips.Alternately along the coast which coral reefs will be are quite very rich.As well as wide variety of fish that swim into play with tourists such as clownfishes, pennanfishes, etc..

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            Koh Ma(Horse Island)           
            If talking a beautiful beach in Trang Sea to cede Koh Kradan.But if mention point snorkeling must at Koh Ma.There are soft corals to see in shallow water and the tides are not strong like Koh Chuak.Koh Ma located in front of Koh Ngai far away about 1.5 kilometers.Away from Koh Chuak 1.5 kilometers,away from Pak Meng Pier about 14 km.As rocky island no beach.Corals at Koh Ma as soft corals attached to on the ground,also has a lot of anemones and clownfishes,etc..

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            Koh Whaen(Ring Island)           
             As truly paradise for divers.Just a few meters from the dive floating can watch the beautiful underwater world already.Need not be a professional diver will have the opportunity to see the beautiful anemones and the multi-colored fishes as well as in the photos.Because The island as rock, no beach. On the island does not have any facilities.Playoff berth will tie floating buoy for tourists to dive only.
             Koh Chuak,Koh Ma,Koh Whaen are small islands located in the enclave of Koh Mook and Koh Kradan.All three islands are the islands of bird's nest concession.Away from Koh Ngai About 4 kilometers. Look like steep rocky cliffs, no beaches, without the houses of the people and fishermen living on three islands.In addition to the cottages of keeper's nest  build lined on the rocks around the island.Around the three islands as a source of diving and snorkeling. Have both shallow coral and deeper water coral around. There are various kinds of colorful fish such as parrotfishes, pennanfishes(bannerfishes), marine angelfishes, etc..

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             Trip to Koh Chuak,Koh Ma,Koh Whaen which is a small island group in Trang Sea.No passenger ship service,have to come up with a charter boat or one-day boat tour.Travelers who are interested can buy a package tour at Pak Meng Pier.