Amazing Phang Nga
Phang Nga Province is one of the most beautiful places near Phuket. Those tourists who prefer wildlife, temples, jungles and activities should definitely visit Phanga Nga. There are no amazing beaches or luxurious hotels, but there is something more. It´s an opportunity to see Thailand in all its magnificence.
Amazing Phang Nga is a new trip to the most impressive places of the province where you find out what a real vacation in Thailand is like.
Elephant trekking
The first and one of the remarkable stops is an elephant base. Here you have an opportunity to ride an elephant. There are double seats with a seat belt on top and there is a mahout ahead directing the animal and setting pace.
Interesting facts! Thai elephants are sacred animals, so they have their own rights and even pensions. Every animal has its own mahout.
After elephant riding through the jungle, you have an amazing baby elephant show where the cub performs acrobatic tricks and hula-hoop. The lucky get massage from this little cub. It is unforgettable.
Monkey Temple
The second stop is at the sacred temple of Suwan Khuha, which is also known as the Monkey Temple. It received its second name because of small lovers of bananas coming down from the hill to get goodies.
Be careful when you feed these monkeys because instead of a banana they can take away your phone, camera, earrings and bags-anything they like.
The temple is inside of the cave and consists of 3 parts. There are statues of Buddha in the first one. One of these statues is the main attraction of this place - the 15-meter-high golden statue of reclining Buddha. In the second part, there are the royal family’s seals who, at least once, visited this place. And the third part is a cave of amazing shaped stalactites and stalagmites hanging from the top.
Interesting facts! There is a Bodhi tree at the temple entrance. The legend says it was this very kind of tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment.
Having explored the temple, you get on the minibus and continue the trip.
Waterfall
The next stop is Ton Tai Waterfall. This is a three-level waterfall where you have about 30-40 min. Swimming in such a place, you can refresh in chilly water as well as see fish enjoying sounds of the wild jungle and taking unforgettable photos surrounded by beauty.
Heaven and Hell Temple
The Heaven and Hell Temple is a must visit place in Phang Nga province. Here, you can see statues of Buddha, mythical creatures and 12 zodiac signs. The territory is quite large and is divided into 3 parts:
- • Heaven is presented as a mountain with all the main deities of Hinduism;
- • Hell - get there, you have to enter the mouth of the dragon and go through its stomach. At the exit, you see pictures of the torments of Hell. In this place, you can also find statues symbolizing basic after death punishments awaiting those who harmed living creatures. This place has its own atmosphere;
- • The karst cave is a place where you can often meet a monk who gives blessings and ties a small rope round your wrist meaning a long and happy life. At the end of the cave you will find a copy of the jade Buddha statue.
After walking around the temple, you take your seat on the minibus and head off to the pier.
Boat ride
Upon arrive at the pier you get on a local long-tail boat. The next 10-15 min you sail through the local bay along the mangroves.
Finally, the boat stops at a small village of sea gypsies where you have an excellent seafood lunch.
After the meal, you head off to the next stop in your minibus.
Viewpoint
At the end of the day, you find yourself in a place of wonderful views named Samet Nangshe Viewpoint. In order to get to the top of the mountain, you should take a pickup truck at the foot due to a steep slope leading up to the top.
Here, you can take photos of fantastic scenery of Phang Nga Bay. What a beauty!
Going back
After visiting the viewpoint, you go down the mountain on the same pickup truck and then, get back on your minibus in order to head back to Phuket.
Amazing Phang Nga is not just an opportunity to have memories of an incredible vacation but also a unique chance to visit the real nature of Thailand. Book this trip right now via our website. New experiences are awaiting for you!
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