Sa Nang Manora waterfall The fall is characterized by its medium-size ponds which are abundant of waters all year round with the small flows trickling down. Also, there is a two-kilometer- nature trail on which you can walk to appreciate the Park’s flora and fauna in close-up without guide within an hour. The Park is located in Nob Pring sub-district, 4 kilometers from town. To reach there, follow Route 4, Phang Nga-Krabi Road about 3 kilometers, and then turn right at the fork road for about 4 kilometers.

Phang Nga Bay National Park where the so-called James Bond Island or Khao Tapoo is located. It was declared a National Park in April 29, 1981, covering the boundary over Phang Nga town and Takua Tung district with the area of about 400 square kilometers. The Park is composed of dense forests, mangroves, and more than 120 exceptionally strange looking islands, creating the wondrous landscape of Phang Nga Bay. Tourists often visit Phang Nga Bay to see its strange characteristic of each island; while floating in the bay, you will feel like being in the topiary garden due to its likeness of its shapes to different things, requiring your imagination of what they should be like.

Khao Ping-Gan literally means leaning mount. It is a huge rock spilt in two; the smaller half has slid down and the remaining one appears now to be leaning. A little bay of Khao Ping-Gan faces the most outstanding island in Phang Nga Bay, Khao Tapoo or the famous James Bond Island. Tapoo means nail which describe well its formation. The shore less island juts out from the sea with its flat and wide top and its narrow base at the waterline, making it the striking sight. It got more reputation when the James Bond movie was partially filmed here.

Koh Panyee (Gypsy Village Island) is the smallest island in Phang Nga bay, but it houses a 500-households-community of Gypsy people. Their houses are built on stilts submerging in the sea water. These gypsy people are mostly Muslims who earn their life fishing and retain their own culture untouched by the mainland for hundred years. On the island, there are several souvenir shops lining around.

Khao Khien has the meaning of its name as writing. There are ancient depictions of animals and boats which the Fine Art Department has dated back not less than 3,000 years; they are presumed to have been drawn by voyagers who took refuge there during storms. The island lies on the way to Koh Panyee.

Tham Lod Grotto is a huge cliff punctured with a hole through which a small boat can pass until reaching the other side of the cave. The ceiling of the cave is adorned with the impressively glittering stalactites. You can paddle to admire its beauty inside by a canoe boat.

Panak Island is a beautiful island composed of a cave which houses the extraordinary formation of stalactites and stalagmites.

Yao Island is made up of two islets, Yao Yai and Yao Noi Islands (Big Long and Little Long Islands), surrounded by many other small islands. The total area is 137.6 square kilometers, covered with forests, beaches and rocky headlands, backed up by the scattering karst formations in Phang Nga Bay. The Island is largely unaffected by the overdevelopment form outside, it offers thus pristine beauty of nature. Inhabited by a large amount of Muslims, the way of life of people here is still traditional. You can charter Tuk Tuk to see the rustic scenes around the Island. On Yao Yai Island, there are interesting beaches with its great beauty along the shore, for example, Tikood Bay, Ao Klong Son, Ao Sai, Ao Larn, Ao Hingong, Lo Ra Raed Beach, Laem Nok, Hat Tha Khao and Hat Pasai. Travel to Yao Island is hiring a boat from Phang Nga, Krabi, and Phuket, but leaving from Phuket is the most convenient.

Hong Island which literally means room conceals the fabulous realm inside. The towering limestone cliffs enclose the small sea with wonderful sandy beach, teemed with the unspoiled mangrove forest, allowing an excellent habitat to wild animals and aquatic creatures. Underneath the crystal clear water, there are the abundant beds of corals, creating excellent site for snorkeling. The best way to appreciate the island is to enter by boat. While floating into a hollow, you feel like floating in an enormous reception hall with two doors, hugged by the sheer limestone cliffs with the roof opened to the bright blue sky above.

Khai Island is known for its beautiful rocks, corals, and secluded beaches. Its clear greenish water and colorful coral beds are good for snorkeling or skin-diving.