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Krabi Province

Thailand

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A minibus will collect you from the hotel in Krabi, which may mean setting out as early as 6am.

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  1. 1Krabi Province

    Welcome, explorers and students of geography, to the breathtaking expanse of Krabi Province. Located on the southwest coast of Southern Thailand, facing the vast expanse of the Andaman Sea, Krabi is arguably one of the most…

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  2. 2Ao Nang Beach: The Energetic Gateway

    Our exploration of the mainland coast begins at Ao Nang Beach. For the vast majority of visitors, Ao Nang serves as the primary base camp and logistical hub for exploring the wider province. …

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  3. 3Railay Beach: The Secluded Climbing Mecca

    We now take a short, ten-minute longtail boat ride from Ao Nang to reach a place that defies conventional geography: Railay Beach. Although Railay is technically attached to the mainland of the Krabi peninsula, it functions…

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  4. 4The Phi Phi Islands: Cinematic Paradise

    Venturing further out into the Andaman Sea via speedboat, we arrive at the crown jewels of Krabi Province: the Koh Phi Phi archipelago. These islands are arguably the most famous and highly sought-after destinations in all of…

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  5. 5The Four Islands and the Hidden Lagoon

    Returning closer to the coast, we explore the classic 'Four Islands' route, a staple of Krabi tourism. The undisputed highlight of this cluster is Koh Poda. …

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  6. 6Tiger Cave Temple: The Spiritual Ascent

    Turning our attention inland, away from the beaches, we encounter Krabi's most formidable spiritual site: Wat Tham Sua, or the Tiger Cave Temple. Located just outside Krabi Town, this temple complex sits at the base of, and atop,…

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  7. 7Krabi Province

    As we conclude our expansive tour of Krabi Province, we must ask the question posed by many modern travelers: Is Krabi overhyped? Has the reality of the destination been compromised by the endless stream of perfect, filtered…

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What is Krabi Province?

Krabi Province is a place in Thailand with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationThailand
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates8.0664, 98.9171
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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