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Memories of large turtle cages Krabi, pandanus leaf mats Toei Panan, shrimp paste, dried fish, dried shrimp and other seafood heads which can be bought in shops and markets of the city of Krabi, especially in Uttarakit street.

Phi Phi Islands

Reputation as one of the most beautiful tropical islands in the world, Phi Phi Islands have become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand. Watch the movie known as "The Beach" was shot by Leonardo DiCaprio is proposed. The islands and the proximity Noppharat Thara Beach, recently created national park with a total area of 390 square kilometers
Like most visitors to Phuket, Phi Phi Islands are about 40 km. So many of them think that the islands are part of Phuket. In fact, both Noppharat Thara Beach and Phi Phi, Krabi Province are, despite some of the distance from Krabi to Phi Phi is the same as that between Phuket and Phi Phi.
It also tends misunderstood, be that the islands of Phi Phi Islands consists of two islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le. But in reality, the Phi Phi Islands area completely covers six islands, namely Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le, Mai Phai (Bamboo), Yung, Bida Nok and Bida Nai. The islands and coastal hills are largely composed of limestone and an extension of the chain of limestone mountains in the province of Phang-Nga. Some features of mountains and islands such as rocks, caves and large trees growing on dwarf cracks in the rock, as in Phang-Nga Bay.

Krabi at a glance

Location and surroundings
This coastal province on the Andaman coast 814 km south of Bangkok, limited in an area of 4709 square km Phang-Nga and Surat Thani in the north, Trang and the Andaman Sea in the south, Trang and Nakhon Si Thammarat to the east, Phang Nga and the Andaman Sea in the west .
Climate
For the influence of the tropical monsoon, there are only two seasons in this province, the hot season from January to April and the rainy season from May to December. The temperatures are between 17 ? C and 37 ? C

Geography
Krabi is penetrated mainly the topography of mountains and plateaus, plains, and in some areas. The province also includes over 130 islands in the Andaman Sea. Sandy soil conditions for growing various agricultural products including rubber trees, palms, coconuts, cashew nuts and coffee suitable. The Krabi River flows 5 km in the city and the Andaman Sea at Pak Nam Sub castle district. There are many rivers that originate from the line of the highest mountain in the province, Khao Phanom Bench.
Population
410 634 (end December 2007) 206 048 204 586 men and women.
** Note ** The total population includes only permanent residents.
Administration
Krabi is divided into eight districts (Amphoe): Muang, Khao Phanom, Khlong Thom, Plai Phraya, Ko Lanta, Au Luek, Lam Thap Nua Khlong

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How to get there

Getting to Krabi
Bangkok
By car: From Bangkok, take Highway No. 4 to Chumphon and then onto Highway No. 41 to change the province of Surat Thani crosses. Then Highway No. 4035, go to the Luek District No. 4 and turn again. The total distance is 814 km.
By bus: There are bus services to Krabi air conditioning on days southern route to the bus terminal Borommaratcha Chonnani ago. The journey takes about 12 hours.
For more information,
Call the Southern Bus Terminal, 0 2894 6122

For taxi: Southern Bus Terminal
By train: Trains in Krabi. But you can make a train from Bangkok to Trang or Nakhon Si Thammarat take Hualamphong and take a bus or taxi to Krabi.
For Trang, an express train leaves daily at 17.05 and arriving in Bangkok Trang clock clock runs 09.40 ET express train daily at 18.20 and arriving at 12.20 clock.
In Nakhon Si Thammarat, a rapid train leaves Bangkok daily at 17.35 and arrives at 10.45 clock clock and an express train leaves daily at 19:15 and arrives at 12:00 clock.
For more information, call
State Railway of Thailand, 1690, ... 0222, 0222 ... (RSVN)
0 2220 4334, 0 2621 8,701th
By taxi: Hualamphong
By air: Domestic flights daily from Bangkok, Krabi. The trip takes 1.20 hours.
Phuket
By bus: From Phuket Bus Terminal, without air conditioning and air-conditioned bus service to Krabi many times daily. The journey takes 3-4 hours. For more information, call 0 7 ....
By car: Take over the Highway 402 and 4, Takua Thung and Thap Pud Districts in Phang-Nga and Krabi to Luek District. The total distance is 185 km.
By Air: Domestic airlines offer flights between Phuket and Krabi.

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History

According to archaeological data, the region today as the province of Krabi is a community of history, but there is no documentary evidence on this issue.
During the reign of King Rama V (1868-1910), this country called Pakasai Sub-region was under the direct jurisdiction of Nakhon Si Thammarat. After the governor of the province, sent his servants to catch the elephant wandered here many more people in the province of Nakhon Si Thammarat in the region to settle.
In 1872 King Rama V elevated Pakasai subregion Krabi Province with the provincial administration office situated at Krabi-Yai Sub-region (in the Muang district of today). But it was still under the control of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Currently, the office near the mouth of the Pak Nam Sub-district is situated. The first governor was with Thep Sena Living. In 1875, Rama V, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi Bangkok has separately decided.
There are two stories in which the meaning of "Krabi". The first settlers had a big sword old (Krabi Thai) have met with the governor. He does the same if a smaller was found later. Regarded as sacred and happy after the governor of the province. But the founding of the province is still maintained by the board referred to in the cave Khanap Nam Khao. This was the origin of the symbol province.
Legend has it that "Krabi" comes from the name of a local tree "Lumphi. Malays and Chinese merchants have made their choice, and is easily damaged," Ka-lu-bi "or" Kho-lo-bi ", which eventually turned on "Krabi" (sword).

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Festivals & Events

Floating Boats Sea Gypsies
(The full moon day in month 6 and 11 of the lunar calendar)
Floating boat sea gypsies (Chao Le Festival Ruea Act)
In the full moon day of lunar month, 06.11 clock (about May to October)
This festival is a rare and ancient tradition of the sea gypsies on Ko Lanta. In the full moon day of lunar month, 6 and 11 sea gypsies will gather on the beach of Ban Saladan floating vessels at sea to float sorrow and happiness. During the ceremony, a typical dance of the South Ngenge Rong and music will take on the boat.
Opening of the Andaman Sea (Krabi Boek Fa Andaman)
(November)
This festival is presented annually at the official opening of the season in the province instead. It features parades, cultural performances and events.

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Dining

Restaurants and grocery stores are frequented in quantity in the city and the beaches of Krabi Tham Phra Nang, the tourists Nang and Rai.
Contribute to bed

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Attractions Lists

La Esmeralda, in the Andaman Sea
Krabi is one of the most beautiful provinces in southern Thailand. It is 814 kilometers from Bangkok on Highway No. 4 and 90 km south of Phang-Nga and 180 km east of Phuket, with an area of 4708 km ? with views of the Andaman Sea to the west, Krabi Many marine natural attractions including white sandy beaches, fascinating coral reefs, numerous islands and caves.
In addition to the famous Phi Phi islands, the province is also famous for its limestone cliffs and stunning rock formations that make it a paradise for climbers. A large number of tourists in Phuket are on a trip to the island of Phi Phi and Krabi the case.
Krabi attractions are distributed by province. If you want to find in certain places, see the list on the left.

Activities & Sport Facilities

Canoe / Kayak
Among the best ways to make the spectacular scenery of limestone cliffs and caves in Krabi's waters to enjoy kayaking. These sports travelers can discover hidden offshore areas at a slower pace. Canoeing operators are in Au Nang.
Diving and snorkeling
Like Phang-Nga, Krabi offers a great opportunity for diving for its numerous natural marine resources, including over one hundred islands. Dive shops around Rai At The Nang diving trips and scuba diving and snorkeling equipment for rent. Another dive site Nice Ling Ao or Monkey Bay.

Rock
Besides water sports, Krabi is also an ideal place for climbing. Lines of sheer limestone cliffs along Tham Phranang and Rai, the beaches have attracted thousands of climbers from around the world, the challenge of each year. The routes are different difficulty levels low to high. So even inexperienced climbers have a chance. Equipment, lessons and guided tours in most facilities.
Other
There are many other activities you can enjoy this beautiful coastline of the province, such as hunting, fishing, sailing and mountain biking. Please contact your hotel or travel agency.

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Accommodations

Krabi Town
There are a range of accommodation on the land of the hotels to the upscale city. However, most places of the budget and mid-range levels. Upscale hotels are concentrated on Uttarakit Road, which parallels the river, while pensions are in the south of the city abound.
In Nang
As recently Resort, a large number of bungalows designed lodges and hotels along the Au Nang beaches nearby, such as Rai Leh, Tham Phra Nang, Nam Mao
Phi Phi Islands
Accommodation on Phi Phi Don Ton Sai is based on Lodalum to the main attractions. When you click on Phi Phi in the high season from December to April are planning a visit to an early booking is recommended.