A Rock Sculpted by Nature in the Sea Standing up Proudly to the World Attention

A tiny isle stands singly in the sea, on the route from Laem Sak Pier toRaiIsland. The appearance of the isle, called by local residents as Lao Lotilo, catches the eyes and imagination of all by-passers, as a huge Shiva Lingam standing proudly and shamelessly against all elements. The site is also one of the most interesting canoeing sites in the country.

Best time to visit : Late November to May

Best period of the day : Morning 6.00 to 9.00 hrs. Afternoon, 15.00 to 17.00 hrs.

How to get there : From Laemsak Boat Lanking take a long- tailed boat for a trip of about 30 minutes

The Empire of Fantastic Stone Custard Apples

Ao chingchang, to the North of Chong Lad Tai, is also a cave on a hill slope to the end of the beach, offering some adventures for climbing and dropping into the cave with spectacular caverns inside which can lead to the lower chamber. At close range, there are rocks in the shape of custard apples on the floor, mixed with shell fossils. Such a feature can only be found here.

Best time to visit : January to May

Best period of the day : All day long

How to get there : From Laemsak Pier, travel for about 20 minutes to the cave.

A New ldyllic Site for Campeosts

There are beautiful canoeing points throughout Laem Sak, from the stone poles and bonsai plants in the sea, which emerge clearly at low tide, Sea Tribe Cave, Chong Lad Nuea which appear like a lagoon in heaven surrounded by hills and high cliffs, Hin Lek Khon that reminds viewers of Ko Tapu in Phang-Nga Bay, and the stalactite cave near Laem Fai Mai which is the best canoeing site to view sunset in the Phang-Nga Bay.

Best time to visit : Late November to May

Best period of the day : Morning and afternoon with no intense heat. The period of ebb and flow each day should also be watched, as it is more beautiful at high tide. ln late afternoon at sunset, the area around Laem Fai Mai is the best site for canoeing.

How to get there : For the distance if 17 kilometers from Ao Luk lntersection to Laemsak Pier, use Highway No. 4309. From here, boat can be boarded to various canoeing sites. A whole day is needed to visit all sites.

In Search of the Crystal Pool under the Mountain

The latest cave tour site in Ao Luk District. In the rainy season, the cave is inaccessible except by canoes. In the dry season after January, cave tour can be made. This is the only place where the lesser leaf-nosed bat which is close to extinction reside. And most amazing of all, in the depth of the cave, there is a crystal pool filled with bright blue water under the mountain.

Best time to visit : January to May

Best period of the day: All day long. but a guide is needed and care must be taken throughout the trip

How to get there : From Ao Luk Intersection, follow Highway No.4 towards Krabi Province for 4 kilometers, and take the right turn in the same way to Tham Nong Thung Na lies about 1 kilometer before reaching Tham Khlang, on the opposite side.

The Puzzle of the Cave and the Fascination of Glittering Flakes

TheDiamondCave, the cave is home to tiny cave worms that dwell in the dark and weave their webs on the cave wall to catch insects as food. The tiny webs when looked against the light appear like diamond chain. The miracle is in the depth of the cave with the stalagmite and stalactite forming a holy Bodhi tree in the cavity resembling a heart.

Best time to visit : All through the year

Best period of the day : 9.00 to 16.00 hrs.

How to get there : From Ao Luk intersection onPhetchakasem Road,use Highway No.4 towardsKrabiProvince,going for about 2 Kilometers and turn left for another 4.5 kilometers to Tham Phet Monk Residence.