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Prachuap Khiri Khan Attractions:
Khao
Sam Roi Yot National Park
This
park is located in the vicinity of Amphoe Kui Buri between
Km.287; a 14 kilometers road branches off on the left. It
occupies an area of 61,300 rai (about 24,520 acres) and was
designated as a national park on June 28,1966. The geographical
characteristics of the park consists of high limestone mountains,
a wide prairie near the sea shore, and islands. In addition
it is also the center of various species and families of plants
and trees as well as the home of wild animals. There are three
caves worth visiting in the compound of the park.
Tham
Kaeo
This cave is located about 23
kilometers from Pran Buri township. Leave Pran Buri for 2 kilometers
and take a right turn for 21 kilometers; then a walk of 10-15
minutes will reach the cave. This cave is very beautiful and
one can go very far so a flash light or lantern should be taken.
Tham
Sai
This cave is located on the
same route as Tham Kaeo, i.e., passing Ban Bang Pu, Ban Khao
Daeng, and Ban Khung Tanoat where Tham Sai is situated near by.
To access the cave, one has to climb the hill for a period of
20-30 minutes.
Tham
Phraya Nakhon
This
cave is located is located near Ban Bang Pu. It is accessible
by boat from Ban Bang Pu which takes only bout 30 minutes.
This is a large beautiful cave. There
are a couple of natural
ventilation holes on the roof of the cave thus allowing sun
light to shine inside. The most popular attraction of the
cave is Phra Thinang Khuha Kharuhat, a four-gabled roofing
pavilion constructed during the reign of King Chulachomklao
in the year 1890. With its beauty and distinctive identity
the pavilion is now used as the symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan.
There are accommodation facilities
in terms of bungalows and a camping area for those who require
an overnight stay in the compound of the park. Reservations can
be made at the National Park Division, Forestry Department Tel:5790529
and 5794842.
Ao Prachuap
This bay is situated in the
vicinity of Prachuap Khiri Khan township 90 kilometers from Hua
Hin. Its beach in long and pleasant. There are bungalow accommodations
operated by both the Changwat (province) Administrative Office
and the Municipality for public service. Detail can be obtained
from Tel: (032)611204 respectively.
Hat
Wanakon National Park
This
park is 22 kilometers from Prachuap Khiri Khan township. Travel
to Km.345, made a right turn and go 3.5 kilometers to the
sign board saying "Hat Wanakon National Park". It
is a seven kilometers long beach having sea pine trees along
the sea shore throughout the length of the beach. Accommodation
facilities can be reserved at the Faculty of Forest Affairs,
Kasetsart University, Tel:5790520
Ao Manao
This bay is located five kilometers
from Prachuap Khiri Khan township area and it is taken care of
by the Royal Thai Airforce. A permit shall obtained from the
Commander of the 53rd Squadron, Prachuap Khiri Khan prior to
visit.
Wa Ko
This locality had had
historical importance since the fourth reign period. King
Rama IV made a trip to that locality to witness the full moon
eclipse, It is 12 kilometers from the township (Km.335)
Namtok
Huai Yang National Park
Namtok Huai Yang National Park
covers the forest area of 161 sq.kms. on the Tanaowasi Mountain
Range in Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Thap Sakae and Amphoe Bang Saphan.
The park office which is located in the area of Namtok Huai Yang
can be reached by traveling along Phetkasem Road to the south
and taking a turn at km.350-351 for another 7 kms. Namtok Huai Yang is a small 5 layer waterfall
with recreational surrounding. It has been announced to be the
national park since December 8, 1991. Additionally, in the adjacent
area there are Namtok Kha On and Namtok Huai Hin Dat but it is
rather difficult to reach these waterfalls..
Ao Mae
Ramphung
This bay is situated in the
vicinity of Amphoe Bang Saphan, 17 kilometers from the intersection
accessing the Amphoe Office (Km.398). There are bungalows for
rent.
Ao Bo
Thonglang
This bay is located at Km.399
in the vicinity of Amphoe Bang Saphan, 21 kilometers from the
intersection accessing Bang Saphan Town. It is a pleasant place
having a clean beach and is suitable for relaxing and swimming.
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