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Destination guide
Krabi
Thailand
Krabi Province (จังหวัดกระบี่) is a popular beach destination on the Andaman Sea in Southern Thailand.
Introduction quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Sources gathered & checked 5 days ago
At a glance
- Best time to go
- January–February
- Getting around
- Boat · Songthaew
- Vetted picks
- 27 places to see, do, eat, and stay
- Real coverage
- 5 vetted creator sources
AI insights
AI-written from the Wikivoyage listings, transport section and the video stats on this page
Skip the Fossil Shell Beach (Su-san Hoi) unless you are a dedicated geology student; it is widely considered an overblown tourist trap compared to the natural beauty of the surrounding national parks.
When visiting Pai Plong Beach, remember that all Thai beaches are public property; you are entitled to access the area even if the occupying resort tries to make you feel like a guest, so enjoy the sunset there freely.
For the best value and most authentic local atmosphere, head to the eastern section of Nopparat Thara Beach or visit the restaurant named 'esan food & cooking' in central Ao Nang, which offers simple, budget-friendly Issan-style dishes.
Always ask locals about jellyfish conditions before swimming at Nopparat Thara, and avoid the west side of Ao Nang Beach entirely, as it is heavily congested with boat traffic and persistent litter.
If you need assistance coordinating island boat trips and local logistics, consider staying at The Krabi Forest Homestay, which is specifically noted for having fluent English-speaking staff and an on-site office dedicated to tour and transportation services.
How these 27 picks are sourced
4 of 27 are named by a second, independent source — Lonely Planet — and each card names its own. The remaining 23 rest on the reference article alone: we list them because Wikivoyage or Wikipedia documents them, not because anyone else vouched for them. We also watched 5 creator videos, 2 of them from local channels rather than visiting ones. 24 of the 27 descriptions are quoted word for word from Wikivoyage under CC BY-SA rather than written by us, as is the introduction above — each of those cards says so. What we add is the checking, the corroboration above, and the choice of which places are worth your time at all.What we can't promise is that it's still true. Venues close, hours and prices change, and we don't re-check them — a place here closed for good and sat on this page for a year before anyone noticed. The insights are AI-written from these sources and can be wrong too. Confirm anything you'd be sorry to be wrong about before you set out. Terms.
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Best time to go
Best window: January–February
October and November are the months to avoid — very heavy rain. The window below is when it is genuinely pleasant.
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Getting around
By boat
Krabi is mostly coast and islands, so you'll be spending quite some time on boats when getting around. The most common boat type for shorter hops is the longtail boat (reua hang yao), which true to its name has the propeller at the end of a long drive shaft…
Songthaew
Various tourist attractions can be conveniently reached by local songthaew. Destinations include Ban Huai To, Ban Nong Thale, Ban Khao Thong, Hat Noppharat Thara, Susan Hoi, Ao Nang, Ban Khlong Muang, Ban Nai Sa, Khao Phanom, Nuea Khlong, Khlong Thom, Ban Bo…
Transport notes from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What to see
Places are listed from Wikivoyage and our own sourced research. Worth it means a second, independent source names the place too; “3 sources agree” means three or more do — and each card names them, so you can check. Single source means the opposite, said plainly: the reference article lists it and nothing else we checked does.
Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot)
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
Swim in crystal-clear, mineral-green water inside Khao Pra-Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary, fed by warm natural springs.
Vetted sources
Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea)
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
Climb over a thousand steps past a giant golden Buddha to a hilltop shrine with views over the Krabi countryside.
Vetted sources
Fossil Shell Beach
Single source7 km west of Ao Nang
This overblown tourist attraction has slates of compressed 40 million year old shellfish, which resemble concrete. There's also a small grubby museum and a huge slew of gift shops.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
Vetted sources
Su-san Hoi (Shell Cemetery)
Single sourceOnce a large freshwater swamp, the habitat of diverse mollusks of about 2 cm in size, Su-san Hoi features a slab formed from a huge number of embedded mollusks which can be dated to approximately…
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Than Bok Khorani National Park
Single sourceThe park covers an area of 121 km2. The landscape is dominated by a series of limestone mountains, evergreen forests, mangrove forests, and numerous islands.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Mu Ko Lanta National Park
Single sourceCovering a total area of 152 km2, Mu Ko Lanta National Park is in Amphoe Ko Lanta and consists of many islands.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park
Single sourceHat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park has an area of 242,437 rai (38,790 ha) of which 200,849 rai (32,136 ha) is sea.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Namtok Ron Khlong Thom
Single sourceAn area of hot springs in a shady forest. The temperature is at 40-50 degrees Celsius. The hot springs and cool streams converge on a slope to form cascades of warm water.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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What to do
Railay Beach boat crossing
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
Take the 25-minute longtail boat from Krabi Town to a peninsula accessible only by sea, ringed by limestone cliffs.
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Andaman Camp and Cruise
Single sourcePrivate, customised day trips and camping trips to many islands. They can also help plan individual itineraries, accommodation and transfers. Fast, helpful, English speaking service with emails answered within 24 hours.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Ao Nang Thai Cookery School
Single sourceAo Nammao
Khun Sow is the head honcha. Cooking classes are 3 hr. Fruit carving is an all day class and the most expensive course.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Nopparat Thara Beach
Single sourceLong beach at the western edge of Ao Nang, zoned as a national park.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Ao Nang Beach
Single sourceAo Nang Beach, lined with shops and restaurants, is more like a base for exploring Krabi than an important destination in itself.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Pai Plong Beach
Single sourceFrom Ao Nang Beach looking out to sea, turn left and follow the beach to the end. Behind The Last Cafe, you will see an elevated wooden walkway. Follow it for 10-15 min (steep in places) to Pai Plong Beach. If driving, turn onto Soi 15 off Ao Nang Rd. Nearing the sea, bear left and you will see a shaded parking area. Park there and find the walkway to your left.
Centara Resort occupies a scenic little cove just around the headland from Ao Nang Beach. The resort is doing its best to give the impression that it owns the beach frontage.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Krabi Fruit Carving
Single sourceSoi 3 is off Hwy 4202 near the village of Ban Chong Phli
Thai fruit and vegetable carving is an art form. Basic courses are 3 hr long and the full-day course is 7 hours.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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What to eat
The Hilltop
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
99 Moo 3
Lovely views at sunset. They will arrange transport if you reserve a table.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Carnivore
Single source127 Moo 3
Known for delicious steaks, beef or lamb. Chicken, pork, and duck as well, all prepared to high European standards. Luckily, you can order the steak in a size to suit your appetite or your…
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Rick's Bar
Single sourceAcross from U&P Bakery, behind Khow Soy Restaurant, about 3km from central Ao Nang
At most bars in Ao Nang and elsewhere, you're served by a disinterested employee and lucky if you get a smile.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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A. One Restaurant
Single sourceNopparat Thara Beach Rd
Very good restaurant for lunch and dinner with a romantic ambience and attentive service. Full bar, Western and Thai menu. Skip the breakfasts: the Engilish breakfast is a whopping 290 baht.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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esan food & cooking
Single sourceCentral Ao Nang, road side opposite McDonalds, a few steps from Soi RCA, between currency exchange and Chanaya's Restaurant
Weird name for a restaurant, but it doesn't matter as there is only one sign on the back wall of the restaurant's interior.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Wanna's Restaurant
Single sourceCentral Ao Nang
Offers rather good Thai and Swiss dishes for approximately 100 baht. The home made Swiss muesli with yoghurt and fresh fruit is highly recommended. The pad Thai here is quite good!
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Where to stay
The Krabi Forest Homestay
Single source1 min walking distance to Nopparat Thara Beach and 5 min walking distance to Ao Nang Beach
Owner and the staff are very helpful and friendly. They can speak fluent English and can provide you with excellent tourist information. The bungalows have private baths.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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J Hotel
Single sourceUp a small soi on the inland side of the road just south of the Irish Rover Pub sign
This small hotel beats PK Mansion hands down.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Aonang Smile Hotel
Single sourceNext to J Hotel, N of the McDonalds on the same side of the street
Great hotel. Spacious rooms. Good Wi-Fi and a desk to work from. No amenities such as restaurant or laundry or coffee, but perfect other than that. For those who watch TV, TV is not…
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Ao Nang Palace Hotel
Single sourceA couple of hundred metres from the beach on the road up the hill
Can be expensive in high season as they all are, but normal off-season price is 940 baht.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Chatchada Guesthouse
Single source596/6 Moo 2 Ao Nang Rd
All new Thai/Australian-run guesthouse with good service.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Blue Bayou
Single sourceNopparat Thara Beach, north end of Ao Nang
Bungalows with private bathroom fan/air-con, 20 m from the beach. Owner is very helpful and friendly, speaks very good English. Has a super little restaurant.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Where to next
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- Koh SamuiGulf-side island of coconut plantations and Chaweng Beach resorts with easy boat access to Angthong Marine Park.
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