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The 10 Best Geologic Formations in Thailand, Thailand
Coordinates: 15°24′N 101°18′E / 15.4°N 101.3°E / 15.4; 101.3
Restaurants in Thailand
1. Haad Chom Dao
2. Phu Wai Cave
3. King Kong Sichon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
New check-in point Sichon King Kong Sichon King Kong, the biggest stone in the world Entrance to Wat Chedi Khai Chom Phibun Intersection 1 km before Khao Kiat Temple New attraction Come take a photo, check-in With King Kong Rock, Giant Scorpion, Heavenly Mountain, Fog Hill Attractions near Wat Chedi
4. Three Whale Rock
5. Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park
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4.5 based on 3,435 reviews
These 40 islands, spread over approximately 97 square miles in the Gulf of Thailand, are characterized by hundreds of limestone monoliths, carved into fantastic shapes by years of erosion.
Reviewed By P963SLalisonb - Australia, null
We did a full day trip on a speed boat, it was excellent, the snorkeling was amazing, I would probably would give the emerald lake a miss if climbing ladder-steep steps for 15-20 min is too much, as it was very very hot (it is winter here) but well worth a visit, I am so glad we did it! Massages are cheap enough here that the sore thighs didn’t last long ???? The marine park is a visual wonder above & below the water. Inexperienced people can still snorkel over amazing corals surrounded by brilliantly coloured schools of fish & marine life (not a shark in sight ????). Lunch at one of the the islands restaurants is recommended to see the original lifestyle of the local people, and the huge buffet of food was delicious. The only thing I might change was the length of the tour, we were off at 8am from the pier at big Buddha beach & back at about 5.30pm, it was a long day , but we saw heaps in that time. We even stopped at the rangers island & saw wild monkeys. The crew were lovely, but all heavy smokers, the smell kind of detracted from the pristine snorkeling environment.. The return trip in the speedboat-due to the ocean swell was very rough (I have butt bruises to prove it! ????), but I sat at the front end of the boat so that was caused by my position... All in all it was great fun & definitely worth doing. For those with back issues I would recommend the larger boats for a smoother ride home.
6. Sam Phan Bok
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4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By DickZe - Bangkok, Thailand
What you are looking at is actually the river bed of Mae Khong river, which fills in the month September. When the river withdraws the rock structures (Sam Phan bok = 3000 holes) become visible that have been formed already 110.000.000 years ago. It is a fascinating landscape and of course people see all sorts of significance in the shapes, meaning a Mickey Mouse hole, a heart, the number 800, the Grand Canyon etc. See what you want to see and enjoy he unusual shapes. There is no entrance fee. Although it is walkable I would recommend taking a pick-up (200 baht for the whole car) and we were joined by a sweet 7-year old (!) guide who gave a very good explanation, albeit only in Thai. You can tip whatever you like, we gave 100 baht which was probably over-generous, but it is lovely to see this young enterprise.
7. Pha Chor
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By tohxinru - Singapore, Singapore
Transport seemed challenging, so I got a driver to bring me to both Doi Inthanon National Park and Mae Wang National Park within the same day. The entrance fee was 100 baht per person, and 30 baht per vehicle. From carpark 3, it was a 15 to 20 minutes' climb (where you could choose to take the creek trail or walk on the elevated bridges) to reach the canyon. Upon reaching the canyon, there were various platforms for close-up views from different angles. The ranger at the canyon was very enthusiastic about helping visitors take photographs against the backdrop. There was a lack of English panels to explain the natural phenomena, but the canyon looked grand especially during the Golden Hour in the evening. The canyon was tall but did not cover an expansive area, so visitors have to manage their expectations - I enjoyed the view but that may be because it was my first time seeing a canyon.
8. Khao Khanap Nam Cave
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By usafmd - Lansing, United States
From the pier across the Riverview Hotel, you can get a longtail boat driver to take you the ten minute or less ride up the river to this site where there are three caves. As of this writing, they generally want 600 baht for the trip, so if you can get four people, they will be glad to wait for you while you see bats, (bring a flashlight), monkeys (maybe bring bananas if you dare) and camera to see the spectacular caves (3) of which two are open at both ends to let in light and ventilation. There is a pier on the opposite side to the site which presumably is the terminus of a walking path from the road. The river is about 75 feet wide and slow moving. I did not measure the depth, but the current is slow. For those wishing only to pay the 30 Baht site admission, without the 600 Baht boat ride, with a wet bag, I think it is possible to swim or wade the distance from the pier, although I didn't do it myself.
9. Panwa Cape
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By AFAK25 - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
After the Patong Beach madness, one would be surprised by the peaceful atmosphere of Panwa Cape. There isn't much of a beach like the western part of the Phuket Island but the view around here is marvellous. Crowds are much thinner and most of the traffic would be to and fro the Phuket Aquarium.
