Krabi, Thailand, is known for its stunning rugged mountain terrain and close proximity to great and exotic beaches in the Andaman Sea. A varied mix of hotel rooms are found here; find the perfect one for you with the aid of HotelTravel.com.
Krabi is arguably one of the most stunning destinations in southern Thailand. The province has a wealth of natural beauty and is filled with spectacular mountains, lush tropical landscapes and stunning beaches. Among the popular beach activities are banana boats riding, kayaking, diving and snorkelling, cliff jumping and cave exploring. An activity that is popular here, but is not for the faint of heart; swimming with the sharks.Krabi consist of 130 small islands, the most famous island is Ko Phi Phi Leh. This island is indeed one of the most beautiful islands in Thailand and was the backdrop for the 2000 movie The Beach. This movie staring Leonardo Dicaprio, caused tourism to increase dramatically on both Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh.Krabi as well as Ko PhiPhi Leh has a wide selection of restaurants and accommodation. There are a number of fine budget hotels on offer as well as quite a few elegant 4 and 5-star hotels and resorts.
- Activities for Children in Krabi
- Activities in Krabi
- Andaman Sea Festival
- Ao Phra Nang
- Diving Krabi
- Elephant Trekking Krabi
- Flights to Krabi
- Hong Island
- Kayaking Krabi
- Khao Phanom Bencha
- Ko Lanta
- Ko Phi Phi
- Krabi Accommodation
- Krabi Airport
- Krabi Bank
- Krabi Beach
- Krabi Car Rental
- Krabi Caves
- Krabi Climate
- Krabi Climbing
- Krabi Culture
- Krabi Ferry
- Krabi Festivals
- Krabi Golf
- Krabi History
- Krabi Hot Springs
- Krabi Information
- Krabi Market
- Krabi Restaurant
- Krabi Rock Climbing
- Krabi Shopping
- Krabi Snorkeling
- Krabi Sports
- Krabi Temple
- Krabi Time
- Krabi Tour
- Krabi Tourism
- Krabi Vacation
- Krabi Weather
- Railey Beach
- Sea Canoe Krabi
- Sightseeing in Krabi
- Songkran Festival in Krabi
- Things to do in Krabi
- Trekking Krabi
- Wat Bang Riang
Krabi Province, in Southern Thailand, lies some 800 km south of the Thai capital, Bangkok, and is a myriad of pristine beaches, azure waters, caves, waterfalls, and fascinating history all crammed into one tiny province.
In Krabi, there are endless opportunities to keep the children engaged and entertained. Fishing is a favourite past time for the local children and it is certain that visiting children will enjoy fishing as well. They will also enjoy seeing the amazing wild life in the Nature Reserve Park. There are numerous caves and limestone hills that are sure to keep the little ones fascinated. For the older kids, rock climbing, snorkelling and kayaking are activities that will definitely make them leave the video games in the hotel room.
Chinese New Year: is a time of firecrackers, lion dancers parading through the streets and time to ‘spring-clean’ the house, it is celebrated in February by all Chinese-Thais. Lanterns line the streets and the smell of incense wafts through the air. Dragon parades weave down roads and children gad about everywhere.
Krabi is a tropical paradise for those who have a passion for unspoilt nature, beautiful tropical scenery and warm and friendly people. There are many sight-seeing activities on the mainland and the neighbouring islands. A day wandering around Krabi Town is a great way to get an insight into Thai culture, with its bustling market, beautiful hills and mountains and awe-inspiring temples; this is also the place to come if you want to se Thailand at its best.
Air
By air The Krabi Airport is situated on the Phetkasem Highway just outside Krabi town. The airport operates flights from Bangkok to Krabi as well as to other destinations such as Phuket. For more information contact the Krabi Airport. Tel (Krabi: 75) 636545-7.
In Thailand hours of work are 08.30 till 17.00 p.m. but most family stores are opened until 22.00. Most commercial concerns in Bangkok operate on a five-day week, usually from 8 am to 5 pm. Many stores open seven days a week from 10 am to 10 pm. Government offices are generally open between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm with a noon to 1 pm lunch break, Monday to Friday except on public holidays. Banks are open Mondays to Fridays from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm except on public holidays.
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