Discover the magical sights of Phang-Nga! This picture-book region lies north of Phuket and should not be missed on any trip to Thailand. On the Samet Nangshe Viewpoint you can enjoy the fascinating scenery of the Phang-Nga Bay a unique natural paradise of limestone rocks of different sizes that rise meters high out of the water! Probably the most famous of these is James Bond Island. Phang-Nga also offers some historical sites such as the Monkey Temple Wat Suwan Kuhaa gigantic cave with a large Buddha statue. Not far from Phang-Nga is the famous Khao Sok National Park. This nature reserve consists of a vast lake landscape, tropical rainforest and high rocky cliffs. Numerous water bungalows invite you to spend the night here. From Phang-Nga, you can also take a day trip to the beautiful Similan Islands make!
All Highlights
All highlights in Phang-Nga
Koh Similan
Koh Similan is a true paradise for divers and snorkelers! If you are planning a trip to Phuket or Khao Lak, then you should definitely not miss this place. The beautiful Similan Islands are located in the Mu Ko Similan National Park of the same name in the western Andaman Sea. A day tour costs between 60 and 90 euros per person. There is also a fee of 500 baht (≈ 13 euros) per person for entry to the national park....
Suwan Khuha Monkey Temple
The Suwan Khuha Monkey Temple (Wat Suwan Khuha) impresses with its fascinating location in the middle of a huge limestone cave! However, it is not only the temple's architecture that attracts many visitors, but above all its inhabitants: monkeys. The long-tailed macaques roam everywhere - you can see them climbing in the parking lot and trees on the temple grounds, in the cave or on the mountain slopes. There is a store on site where you can buy snacks to feed the monkeys. Admission to the...
Hong Island (Phang-Nga)
As part of a boat tour through the beautiful Phang-Nga Bay, many tour operators make a stop at Hong Island (Koh Hong) to go canoeing or kayaking. The unique landscape with its geological formations, caves and huge limestone cliffs make this activity something very special! Hong Island offers a famous photo opportunity that can only be seen from a canoe and from a specific position: Sky view with surrounding trees in the shape of a heart. Incidentally, Hong Island is close to the...
James Bond Island
One of Thailand's most famous photo motifs: James Bond Island (Koh Tapu). This place has become famous worldwide as the filming location for the movie series of the same name! The island, which is actually a huge pointed rock, impresses with its strange shape and attracts hundreds of visitors every day. The popular motif is located in the middle of the beautiful Phang-Nga Bay, where there is much more to discover. A day trip (e.g. from Phuketª, Khao Lakª or Krabiª) offers the best opportunity to explore the bay by...
Panyee Island
Panyee Island is a small fishing village and a must-see if you are planning a boat trip in Phang Nga Bay. The boat guides usually stop at this place and you can explore the village on your own. There are two special features of this village: 1. it is built entirely on stilts in the water and 2. the inhabitants are Muslim, which can be guessed from afar by a huge golden mosque. The streets are very narrow and confusing,...
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
The Samet Nangshe Viewpoint is probably the most spectacular viewpoint in the south of Thailand! We guarantee that you have never seen a view like this before. For 30 THB you can either hike up on foot or use the shuttle service for 90 THB per person. Once at the top, you'll see a surreal panorama over Phang Nga Bay! The unevenly sized rock formations jutting out of the water create a unique landscape. Lovely decorations and Instagram photo spots round off the whole experience.
Journey to Phang-Nga
The Phang-Nga region is located on the Thai mainland north of Phuket. It is primarily known for the fascinating Phang-Nga Baywhose landscape is formed from limestone cliffs of different sizes and is a must-see for all travelers! The region itself does not have its own train connections or airports. The nearest airports are in Phuket or Krabi. From both places, the journey to Phang-Nga takes around one and a half to two hours. From Phuket, for example, you can travel by bus or minivan from 220 baht - you can find all connections on 12go.asiaª. Our tip: Book a guided day tour including a boat trip to the famous James Bond Island (you can find more information in the next section).
Excursions in Phang-Nga
An excursion to the famous Phang-Nga Bay in the province of the same name is an absolute highlight on any trip to Thailand! We recommend a full-day tour including transfer if you are currently on vacation in Phuketª, Krabiª or Khao Lakª plans. In addition to a boat trip of several hours in Phang Nga Bay, the tours usually include a stop at the world-famous James Bond Island, a canoe trip at Hong Island, lunch at the floating fishing village of Panyee Island and a visit to the beautiful Samet Nangshe Viewpoint with a view of the bay from above! Besides GetYourGuide you can also buy tickets online at Klookª or Viatorª book.
