Ao
Manao Ao Manao This beautiful
curved bay is under the care of the Royal Thai Airforce. It is some 5 kilometres
south of the town. This area used to be a battlefield between the Thai and Japanese
armies during Second World War. Accommodation should be reserved in advanced at
the 53rd Squadron, Tel: 0 3261 1017, 0 3261 1031 ext. 2146. |
Dan
Singkhon Dan Singkhon This
Myanmar-Thailand border pass is located in Tambon Khlong Wan, 4 kilometres from
Khao Hin Thoen Stone Park. It used to be a strategic line for military movement
in the past. | Khao
Chong Krachok
Khao Chong Krachok or Mirror
Mount From the foot of the hill in the north of the town, up 395 steps, sits
a much revered monastery. There is a small pagoda and a troop of playful monkeys.
The hill also offers a spelendid panorama of the coastline and seascape. |
Khao
Hin Thoen Stone Park Khao Hin
Thoen Stone Park This is located to the west of the town. Travel along Highway
No. 4 till Km. 331-332, then turn right and drive for another 8 kms. Among large
stones placed by nature in the area, there are narrow walks leading to wide rocky
fields on the mountain top overlooking the view of the city and the sea. |
Wa
Ko Wa Ko This locality
has had historical importance since the reign of King Rama IV. The King made a
trip to Wa Ko to witness the full moon eclipse. A long white sandy beach lined
with pine trees offers a pleasant atmosphere. It is located at Km. 335 of Highway
No. 4, about 12 kilometres south of the town. |
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