For the first time, you are going to Thailand, and you want to explore the most beautiful landscapes of the country to keep good memories. But the postcard landscapes are innumerable. Phang Nga Bay is one of the most unmissable places that capsize the hearts of nature-loving tourists. It is an extraordinary place that will amaze you with its beauty. If you liked Halong Bay in Vietnam, you will love this little corner of paradise.
Located a little north of Phuket, Phang Nga Bay is known for its limestone rocks which form an intricate network of deltas, thick mangroves and nipa palms that reach to the sea. Its incredible landscape makes it a place of major attraction. Basically, Ao Phang Nga is a natural site that has been home to a national park since 1981, the Ao Phang Nga National Park. Sea and limestone peaks covered with vegetation planted in the ocean mingle with the decor. The whole forms fairly large islands sometimes with unusual shapes. The bay, on the other hand, offers a spectacle of saturated colors and contrast.
There are a few caves there. They are to be discovered during kayak trips. In fact, Phang Nga Bay includes nearly forty islands, an archipelago standing on shallow marine waters and wooded marine areas. Its seabed even contains superb coral reefs.
Meet a variety of wildlife on this splendid site. There are 88 species of birds, 82 species of fish, 18 breeds of reptiles and amphibians, as well as 17 species of mammals, including chimpanzees. A beautiful wealth to discover in the heart of Siam country.
The iconic island of Phang Nga appeared on film in one of James Bond's adventures titled 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. This earned it the name of James Bond Island. This is the "nail" island of Koh Tapu, which boils down to a block planted in the sea at a height. It is the obligatory passage of all the excursions that take place in the area.
Although the "nail" island is more famous, the island of Koh Panyee is not left out. It is characterized by its small traditional floating village. It is a tourist hotspot, especially around noon when the island welcomes boats that transport tourists for lunch in its charming restaurants by the sea. A place where a peaceful existence flows in the evening as well as at sunrise. day.
As mentioned above, Phang Nga Bay can be visited on an excursion:by boat and canoe or by speedboat on a junk, by road or by long Thai Boat, a Thai canoe. The price is variable and negotiable. It's up to you to choose the mode of transport that suits you! Take the time to prepare everything in advance before you start.
