Phuket International Airport 1 hr 15
Wetzone Divers Khao Lak, Dive Center: Dive Day Trips & Liveaboard to Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Similan. (4 min) Scuba diving Bang Niang Market (3 min) Year-round open-air tourist marketplace hosting vendors of local handicrafts & street foods. Tsunami Memorial Museum (12 min) International Tsunami Museum (3 min) Museum offering photos & videos related to past tsunamis & a stranded police boat on display. Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Center (36 min) Tsunami victims' memorial park, with a curved concrete wall representing a wave & a Buddha statue. Khaolak Mark One Tailor (5 min) Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park (9 min) Named for 2 of its peaks, this tropical forest park offers scenic beaches & a range of wildlife. Khuk Khak Beach (20 min) Beach, snorkeling, and nightlife Pak Weep Beach (23 min) Relaxed, tree-lined strip backed by simple eateries & cozy bars, popular for its sunset views. Bang Niang Beach (9 min) Busy, palm-fringed beach with bars, resort hotels & seafood restaurants, known for its sunset views. Sai Rung Waterfall (24 min) Rocky cascade in a shady forest grove, with a small pool for swimming & a waterside cafe. Pakarang Cape (22 min) Lem Hua Krung Yai (22 min) Coconut beach (21 min) Soft, white sands fringed by coconut palms, with loungers for rent, simple eateries & beach bars. Khao Lak Beach (8 min) Back by palm trees, this long sandy beach with scenic sunsets views is a popular spot for walking. |