Trang

Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahison Phakdi Munument

is in Trang Municipal Park, about 1 kilometres from the Provincial Hall on the Trang –Phatthalung route. Phraya Ratsada helped to make Trang the prosperous city it is today. He developed transportation, agriculture, animal husbandry, education, and local administration. He was also the first person to plant rubber trees in the province, which contributes to widespread planting in southern Thailand.

Sa Kaphang Surin in Trang Municipality

is about 2 kilometres from the Provincial Hall on Wian Kaphang Road. This is a natural pool of about 80,000 square metres. A concrete bridge spans the pool to three beautiful connecting pavilions in the pool’s centre. The surrounding area is a public park. A zoo is not far from Phraya Ratsadanupradit Monument.

Phra Si Nakharin (Trung Nam Phut)

is 3 kilometres from the city. Nam Phut Road is on the right of Tha Klang Road. The park has a lovely landscape and a magnificent view.

Phra Non Song Thong,

Located Moo 1, Tambon Nam Phut, around 20 kilometres from the city. The Buddha image is in the death posture. The most distinctive feature is the head, which has a decorated headdress of the Nora dance called the Throet, regarded as a holy and royal ornament of the dance that is an indigenous performance of southern Thailand.

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Amphoe Na Yong

Khao Chong Wildlife Developedment and Conservation Promotion Station

is approximately 21 kilomatres from the city on the Trang-Phatthalung Road. This is one of the more attractive placed of southern Thailand. There is an abundance of large trees, streams and waterfalls like Ton Yai, Ton Noi and Ka Chong. This is the first nature and wildlife study place in Thailand. In addition, the “nature study trail” is a walking trail ideal for studying nature up close. Signs along the trail provide information on the environment. “The Museum and Exhibition Building” has exhibitions on nature and natural resource conservation. More information can be obtained from the station at Mu 7, Tambon Chong, Amphoe Na Yong, P.O. Box 4, Trang.

Khlong Lam Chan Waterfowl Park

is in Khlong Lam Chan Wildlife Reserve, 17 kilometres from the city on the Trang-Phatthalung route, then a right on the Ban Ka Chong-Ban Hat :ao road (Highway No. 4124) for about 1 kilometre. A large swamp in the park is the most number of birds is January-March. The park is a peaceful place suitable for relaxation, tourism of overnighting. Permission must be obtained in writing from the Chief of wildlife Reserve Section, Wildlife Conservation Division, Royal Forestry Department, tel. 5614292-4 ext. 714.

Khao Chang Hai Cave

is 5 kilometres from Amphoe Na Yong Market in Ban Na Mun Si. The cave has a great deal of lovely stalagmites and stalactites of various shapes.

Na Mun Si Woven Cloth

is the most famous product of Na Mun Si, a Tambon in Trang. Currently there is a women’s Na Mun Si weaving group that maintains the weaving heritage of the area. Visitors can see the road to Khao Chang Hai Cave, or about 5 kilometres on Na Mun Si Road. For further information, please contact the Amphoe Na Yong Community Development Office, tel. (075) 242431. About 300 metres away is the Tambon Na Mun Si Local Heritage Museum that is the local cultural centre to preserve local arts and handicrafts. Over 300 ancient utensils and artifacts are on display.

Ka Chong Waterfall

is in Khao Chong Botanical Park on the Trang-Phatthalung Road in Amphoe Na Yong, about 7 kilometres from the district office. The majestic waterfall falls from a high mountain down a cliff and rocks. It is very popular with locals who visit it in large numbers everyday.

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Amphoe Huai Yot

Thale Song Hong

is in Tambon Bang Di, 8 kilometres from the district centre. To get there, take Phetchakasem Road (Huai Yot-Krabi) to Ban Phraek, then right for 12 kilometres. Thale Song Hong is a large natureal body of water like a lake, surrounded by mountains. A mountain justs out in the missle, dividing the water into two sections. Hence, the name “ Thale Song Hong” (Two-room Sea). The view here is breathtaking and the waer is clear enough to see the many fish underneath.

Khao Kop Cave

is in Mu 1, Tambon Khao Kop, about 7 kilometres from the district office on Phetchakasem Road, then 700 metres on a road on the left. Khao Kop Cave is truly a natural wonder. A stream flows through the cave. The cave itself looks like a high and steep cliff with layers of rocks. A canal from the Banthat Mountain Range divides into 3 waterways upon reaching Khao Kop, 2 going around the mountain and the other flowing through the cave for about 4 kilometres. Currently the Khao Kop Tambon Administration Organization provides rowboats for visitors ro view the cave’s beauty and to be an eco-tourism and adventure activity by the locals. The fee is 200 baht for 7 persons or 30 baht per person. Please contact the organisation at tel. (075) 271426.

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Amphoe Yan Ta Khao

Si Rung Waterfall

can be visited by taking the Trang-Phatthalung road to about km. 17, turn rigth onto the Ban Ka Chong-Ban Hat Lao road for 15 kilometres, then turn left at the waterfall sign and drive for around 4.5 kilometres. Visitors can currently go for a 5-kilometre raft trip around the waterfall. Rubber boats are also available for hire.

Lam Plok Waterfall

is a large 6-level waterfall. From here, one can see islands and the view of the month of the Palian River. To get there, take Chong-Ban Hat Lao road and drive for 26 kilometres where you have to turn left into the waterfall. The Khlong Lam Plok Hydroelectric is situated here.

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King Amphoe Hat Samran

Samran Beach

is in Tambon Hat Samran, about 59 kilometres from the city. Take the Trang-Palian road and turn right at Ban Na intersection in Palian, and drive for 22 kilometres. This Indian Ocean beach has a thick pine forest and offers a good view of large and small islands offshore. The climate on the islands is warm and breezy all day, making them great holiday spots. Tourists come here to sample fresh seafood and watch the life of local fishermen.