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.

Attractions in Kantang District,Trang

Haad Chao Mai National Park
General Information
               Haad Chao Mai National Park covers an area of ​​Sikao District and Kantang District in the Andaman Sea. Consists of mangrove forest, seagrass, islands with white sandy beach long about 20 km and sea pine naturally beautiful.Haad Chao Mai National Park with an area of ​​approximately 230.87 square kilometers or 144,292.35 rais.
Topography
               Haad Chao Mai National Park,located in Sikao District and Kantang District,Trang Province.
 Territory :   
                     North  contact with Khao Jongjan(Jongjan Mountain) Kantang District,Klong Meng(Meng Canal) and Klong Lamyao(Lamyao Canal) Maifad Sub-district,Sikao District,Trang Province.
                     South  contact with  the Andaman Sea, Koh Libong and Kantang Estuary.
                     East    contact with  Khuan Din Daeng,Khuan Medjoon,Khuan Lu and Khuan Daeng.
                     West   contact with the Andaman Sea, Koh Ngai, Koh Ma of Lanta National Park.
                Haad Chao Mai National Park is divided into two parts include;               
           Coastal areas of the island Including Koh Mook,Koh  Kradan,Koh Whaen,Koh Chuak,Koh Meng,Koh Pling And Koh Chao Mai.This coastal area include limestone escarpment. East side of the North has Jongjan Mountains,Khuan Medjoon Moutains,Khuan Daeng Mountains which is the source of the streams are combined into Klong Bang Sak(Bang Sak canal). Flows into Trang River.
               The sea covers an area of approximately 137.22 square kilometers.As the deep sea with an average depth of 20 meters.
Climate
                Chao Mai National Park is situated in a tropical climate, alternating moisture. Influenced by the southwest monsoon and northeast monsoon from both sides. Thus making rains throughout the year, resulting in the two seasons, summer and rainy season. The summer starts from January to April, the rainy season runs from May – December,hot tropical weather to moist. Annual average temperature is about 27 degrees celsius, more than 2,100 mm of rainfall per year.
 Vegetation and wildlife
                 Plant communities found in Haad Chao Mai National Park can be divided into ;

         Rainforest  covers an area of ​​coastal in mountainous regions , hot spring, eastern of the beach is the most common.Also on Koh Mook. Plants found consists;Dipterocarpus chartaceus(Yangwaad),Hopea ferrea Heim(Takianhin),Hopea odorata(Takianthong),Fagraea fragrans(Tam Sao,Anan, Tembusu, Common Tembusu),Intsia bakeri  Prain(Hlumpoa),Nephelium hypoleucum(Korlan),etc.Ground flora as rattan and vines.

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          Limestone mountain forests  found the west side of Koh Mook,Koh Chuak,Koh Whaen, Koh Pling,Khao Baena,Khao Yong Ling,Khao Meng and Khao Chao Mai.Consists endemic vegetation such as Dracaena lourieri(Junpha),Phoenix apiculata(Peng),Triangular Spurge(Sluddai),Morinda coreia Buch.Ham(Yawpa),Teaykhao,Cycas pestinate Buch.-Ham.(Prongkhao),Different types of orchids and Colocasia esculenta(Elephant ear,Bon) etc..

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           Forest Beach  is a narrow strip along the beach and rocks at sea not reach flooded.Important vegetation such as Terminalia catappa(Sea almond, Beach almond,Tropical Almond, Bengal almond, Indian almond),Casuarina equisetifolia(Common Ironwood, She Oak, Beefwood, Queensland Swamp Oak),Calophyllum inophyllum(Alexandrian laurel, Beautiful - leaf, Bornero mahogany, Indian laurel,Krathing),Antidesma velutinosum Blume(Mao).Flat area of the beach is sparse forest composed of stunted trees. Important vegetation include Cotylelobium melanoxylon Pierre(Resak tembage,Khiem),Peltophorum pterocarpum(Copperpod, Golden Flamboyant, Yellow Flamboyant, Yellow Flame Tree, Yellow Poinciana, Radhachura),Syzygium  gratum  (Wight) S.N. Mitra  var. gratum(Sameddeang),Morinda coreia Buch.Ham(Yawpa),Catunaregam spathulifolia Tirveng(Hnamtang),Gmelina philippensis(Wild sage,Chongmaew) and various grasses.

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            Mangrove forest   found in the area next to the beach and back into the area behind the National Park throughout the streak from Pakmeng Beach to Chaomai Beach. And distribution in the Gulf of Mook island(Koh Mook).The major plants include Rhizophoraapiculata(Mangrove trees,small leaves),Rhizophoramucronata(Mangrove trees,big leaves),Ceriops tagal(Prong),Xylocarpus granatum(Taboon),Xylocarpus rumphii(Tabun),Excoecaria agallocha(Tatoom Thale),Phoenix paludosa(Peng Thale),Acanthus ebracteatus(Sea Holly),Nypa fruticans Wurmb(Mangrove Palm),Flagellaria indica(Wai Ling) and etc.

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           Society of water plants, including seagrass and seaweed. Which Chao Mai National Park covers a large area of ​​sea grass fields about 3,975 rais between Leam Yong Ling (Yong Ling Cape)and Koh Muk. The survey found the eight types of seagrass include Thalassia hampriehii,Enhalus acoroides,Cymodocea rotundata,Cymodocea serrulata,Halodule uninervis,Syringodium isoetifolium,Halodule pinifolia and Halophila ovalis.

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           Animals found in Haad Chao Mai National Park is divided;
           Mammals Total found 51 species,including Dugong(Sea Cow),Serow,Banded Langur,Dusky langur(Dusky leaf monkey,Spectacled langur),Barking deer(Muntjac),Lesser mouse-deer(Chevrotain),Asian golden cat(Temminck's cat),Leopard cat(bengal cat),Oriental small-clawed otter(Asian small-clawed otter),Large-spotted Civet,Burmese Stripe Squirrel,Yellow rajah rat(Red spiny rat) and various bats, etc..

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           Birds Total found 137 species,including Black-necked stork,Lessor adjutant stork,Chinese Egret(Egretta eulophotes),Nordmann’s Greenshank, Chinese Crested Tern,Great Hornbill(Great Indian Hornbill, Great Pied Hornbill),Pitta and Greater Racket-tailed Drongo etc..

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           Reptiles Found 29 species, including Yellow-headed Temple Turtle,fox gecko(Indo-Pacific gecko, Garnot's house gecko),Kuhl's flying gecko,Oriental garden lizard(Eastern garden lizard, Changeable lizard),Butterfly lizard(Small-scaled lizard, Ground lizard,Sand lizard), Water Monitor, Bowring's Supple Skink,Reticulated python,Bocourt's Water Snake and Mangrove Viper(Shore Pit Viper,Mangrove Pit Viper), etc..

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           Amphibians Found 9 species,including Barking Toad(Giant jungle toad, Asian giant toad),Dwarf Toad,Dark Sided Frog,Common Bush Frog,Painted Bullfrog(Painted Burrowing Frog,Asian painted frog, Chubby frog, Banded bull frog, Rice frog, Bubble frog) and etc..

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           Aquatic animals Haad Chao Mai National Park is ecologically important seagrass and mangrove ecosystems and coral reefs. Is a source of habitat,food, refuge and nursery for variety of larval aquatic animals.Such as Salt March Crab,Blue swimming Crab(Lower Crab, Blue Crab,Blue Manna Crab,SandCrab),Oyster,Leather donex,Wing Shell(Dog Conch),Brown Spotted Grouper(Esstaury Grouper),Butterflyfish and Dolphin,etc..

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