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Chinese Junk
National Park
7 9 Thung 4 Phang Nga 9
Takua
Boat Cruises
Headquarters
One of Phuket’s classic The park headquarters, 6
boat cruises, the Chinese near Phang Nga town, 2 0
junk­rigged schooner features a raised walk­ 3 Laem
Phang
June Bahtra explores the way through a mangrove Nga Bay Sak
legendary islands and wet land, as well as boat 5
limestone cliffs of Phang rentals, a restaurant, and 8 Ko Yao Noi
Nga Bay, while a sepa­ good bungalows. Phang Ban Ko Yao
rate evening cruise trip Nga town pier is also a
provides sundown dinner staging point for boats Ko Yao Yai
and cocktails. to the islands. Phang Nga Bay

Mangrove Wetlands
0
Phang Nga Bay has the largest mangrove
forests in Thailand, with the best on the mainland at
the north end of the bay. Kayaks let you get up close
to their twisted underwater root systems (left).
NEED TO KNOW adm B3,700 onward (day),
Visitor Center: MAP F2; B2,500 onward (evening);
80 Moo 1, Tambon Ban www.asian-oasis.com
Tha Dan, Ko Panyee; 07648 Kayaking: MAP F2; John
1188; 8am–4pm daily; Gray’s Sea Canoe; adm
adm B300 (kids B100); B3,950 onwards; www.
park.dnp.go.th johngray-seacanoe.com
Ko Yao Noi
8 Diving: MAP H4; Sunrise • Hire a long-tail boat at
With unspoiled
Divers; 269/24 Patak Road,
coastlines, pristine Karon Plaza, Karon Beach; Naiharn Beach to visit
beaches, and pretty www.sunrise-divers.com some of the islands.
thatched­roof bunga­ Chinese Junk Boat Cruises: • Support locals – buy
lows, this island – part MAP F2; Asian Oasis; food and refreshments
of a two­island group – 8am– 6pm & 4– 9pm daily; if they’re selling them.
exudes tranquil vibes.

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