Than Bok Khorani National Park
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Than Bok Khorani National Park The park office
is situated 46 km. from town or 1 km. from Ao Luek Nuea Market. Near the park
office there are several natural ponds of emerald water in a shady forested
area. Tourists can enjoy swimming in these pools. Other attractions in the park
include several caves in limestone mountains, verdant mangrove forests, and
beautiful islands which can be reached only by boat. Admission is 200 baht per
person. Camping in the park can be done but tourists have to bring their own
tents.
Tham Lot can be reached by boat from Bo Tho Pier.
The pier is located 2 km. from Amphoe Ao Luek on the way to Laem Sak, where
visitors can ride a long-tail boat along a canal passing through mangrove
forests for 15 minutes. Tham Lot is a tunnel under a limestone mountain where a
natural stream runs through a small tunnel and charming stalactite and
stalagmite formations are found. The cave can be visited only during low
tide.
Tham Phi Hua To is 500 metres from Tham Lot and
can be visited by boat from Bo Tho Pier. The cave is in Phi Hua To Mountain
which is surrounded by mangrove swamps. There are 2 split paths inside the cave.
On the left lies the shortcut to the back of the cave where the sun can shine
through, and on the right is a path to a chamber hall believed to have once been
a shelter for cave dwellers. Prehistoric paintings of men, animals, human organs
and numerous seashells can be seen in the cave. Big human skulls were also
discovered, thus inspiring its name, Big-headed Ghost
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Tham Chao Le is
located to the west of Laem Sak in a bay surrounded by mountains and picturesque
islands. It is accessible by boat from Laem Sak. The trip takes 10 to 15
minutes. In the cave, there are primitive paintings featuring men, animals and
geometric symbols including stalactite and stalagmite formations. It is assumed
that the paintings may have been painted after those of Tham Phi Hua
To.
Mu Ko Hong is a group of limestone islands including
Ko Lao or Ko Sa Ka, Ko Lao Riam, Ko Pakka and Ko Lao La Ding. Most of them are
limestone islands with fine beaches, coral reefs in both deep and shallow water,
and various kinds of fish. Ko Hong or Ko Lao Li Pe is the biggest island in the
south. There is a 400-metre hiking trail around the island. This area is also
suitable for sea-canoeing. Mu Ko Hong is located at the edge of the Than Bok
Khorani National Park, and is accessible by boat from Ao Nang. The trip takes
about an hour. The park charges 200 baht for an entrance fee and 20 baht for
camping on the island.
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