With a spectacular view that includes emerald green water next to upright rocks and tamarinds and famous tourist sites such as "James Bond's Island", no wonder that Phang Nga Bay It is one of the most popular and favorite places for travelers in Thailand. This is a beautiful natural gem located not far from the lively island Phuket. Therefore, most visitors choose to go there from Phuket for a trip An organized day on the boat.
When should you go to Phang Nga Bay?
The recommended season to visit the bay is The cold season, or in other words the months of October to April. December-January Weather A very convenient name. During this period the sea is relatively calm and the temperatures are not high. On the other hand, this is also the tourist season of the place, so it will be more massive and the prices of the attractions and accommodation will rise accordingly.
How do you get to Phang Nga Bay?
Phang Nga Bay is a relatively small place, so transportation to it is limited. However, it is close to many points of interest, so there are several options to reach it. The most common and closest place to reach the bay is the island of Phuket, which is about 41 kilometers away. From South Phuket you can reach the bay by minivan and ferry. There is no train station in Phang Nga, but if you are coming from Bangkok you can take the train to the station in Surat Thani and from there take another two hour trip to the bay. Another option for visiting the bay is arriving by boat from Krabi or Khao Lak.
Accommodation in the Phang Nga Bay area
As already stated, due to the bay's proximity to Phuket Island, most visitors to Phang Nga Bay choose to come there for a day trip. In Phuket itself there is a wide variety of accommodation at all levels, and for every type of trip. Here are good places to choose from:
- Patong
- Karon Beach
- Thalang
Attractions in Phang Nga Bay
Phang Nga Bay may be a small place, but surprisingly it is definitely a good place for shopping. In the Gulf there are shops of local tailors who will be happy to design clothing items for you, even fancy suits, according to your measurements and wishes. The same stores also offer special handmade clothes. You can also find jewelry and gem stores, souvenirs, handicrafts and all at relatively cheap prices in the bay.
Most of the daily tours that arrive by boat from the neighboring places include stops for fun water sports such as kayaking, swimming and snorkeling as well as a picnic lunch on the spectacular beach of the bay.
The Gulf National Park is the main attraction that attracts tourists. This is a nature reserve that houses very few residents and includes lush rainforests (one of the largest in Thailand), which are crossed by water channels and surrounded by impressive rock cliffs.
"James Bond Island", or as it is called in Thai Ko Phing Kan, is a famous photo site for a legendary scene from one of the movies in the Hollywood series. On the site you can enjoy a breathtaking and very photogenic view. The marine tours all stop at the site, so it is full of tourists. If you get off the boat and wander among the rocks, you may be able to observe animals in their natural environment - butterflies, colorful birds, crabs and even monkeys roaming there.
