Krabi-Tha Pom Klong Song Narm Scenery Route
Krabi-Tha Pom Klong Song Narm
Krabi-Tha Pom Klong Song Narm is a scenery route in Krabi provincial city starting from Krabi Agricultural Research and Development Centre and heading to Ao Luek district by highway No. 4. This attractive route presents a great combination of culture and nature. Mountain bike is recommended for this route in order to reach sites easily and more enjoyable. Bikers who love to explore nature should not miss this ride.
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Attractions :
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Scenery Route
Krabi Agricultural Research and Development Centre
This place has been formed by a collaboration of goat farmers in their community. Tourists can visit this natural verdant area among oil-palm plantation.
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Starting this route from Krabi Agricultural Research and Development Centre, visitors will admire charming nature by riding around with total distance of 3.5 kilometres. This highland area is composed of natural forest, limestone hills, stalactite caves together with Para rubber and oil-palm cultivated areas. Camping sites and shelters are available for tourists at this centre.
Remarks - Mountain bikes are highly recommended because of clay and rough road. - Before entering into the area (in case of heading from town), please be careful of high-speed vehicles while crossing the road.
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Swamp Ecological Centre Commemorating His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary
Visitors can ride their bikes to get closer to nature in this pleasant place. This swamp area consists of marsh, limestone islands and limestone hills with greenery scene behind.
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- Mountain bikes are highly recommended because of clay and rough road.
Ban Tha Klong Goat Farmers Community
Mountain bikes ar hly recommended becaeushig e clay and rough road. of
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Tha Pom Khlong Song Nam
Freshwater swamp among the forest of Tha Pom presents canal connected to mangrove forests. Sea tide water has an effect on this canal’s colour which will become in green jade colour when the sea tide is high. Visitors will feel relaxed and relieved here after a long ride.
Krabi-Tha Pom Klong Song Narm Scenery Route
Total distance from Krabi Agricultural Research and Development Centre to Tha Pom Khlong Song Nam is approximately 27 kilometres.
Swamp Ecological Centre Commemorating His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary Km 12
Go to Amphur Ao Luek, Phangnga Province
Km. 14.3 Ban Tha Klong Goat Farmers Community Km. 8
2.7 kms.
Km 3 Baan Thung Junction
5 kms.
Baan Tung School
Nong Chik Junction
C & C Restaurant Centre for Career Development To klong muang beach
Krabi Agricultural Research and Development Centre
Ka Ling Ping Restaurant
Tha Pom Khlong Song Nam
High way no.4
Pak Moo Noodle Makro ng
Na To Ao
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12 kms.
Klang Mosque
Plalung Junction
Go to Karbi Town
Ban Khok Yang Community Route
Ban Khok Yang Community Route in Nuea Klong district gives you a chance to learn about Ban Khok Yang and Ban Bang Pheung community’s unique lifestyle such as their intellectual arts from skilful local craftsman or their simple living based on the Sufficient Economy, a philosophy developed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama 9) of Thailand. This activity is a must for all visitors who have a chance to come here. Attractions :
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100-year-old Bodhi tree
The starting point is at the 100-year-old Bodhi tree in which villagers believe that there are sacred spirits protecting them. For bikers, this 100-year-old Bodhi tree is a comfortable place for relaxation during a ride. Remark - Parking for pick-up truck is available in this
area.
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Bodhi tree Kao Kreap Pak Mor (steamed rice-skin dumpling)
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The Sufficient Economy Learning Centre
There is a famous shop of steamed rice-skin dumpling located opposite the 100-year-old Bodhi tree. We recommend all visitors to try this Thai dessert made with traditional recipe from Trang province. The shop is opened every Tuesday to Sunday. This learning centre will give you an experience of Sufficient Economy Agriculture such as oyster mushroom cultivation, duck grazing farming and organic agriculture. *Sufficient Economy Philosophy is the Royal Initiative of the “Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy” Sufficient Economy is a philosophy based on the fundamental principle of Thai culture. It is a method of development based on moderation, prudence, and social immunity, one that uses knowledge and virtue as guidelines in living. Significantly, there must be intelligence and perseverance which will lead to real happiness in leading one’s life.
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Khok Yang temple
Khok Yang temple is a center of mind for Bang Nam Pheung peoples. When arriving at the temple in the morning, visitors will see many peoples bringing food packed in tiffin to make a merit here. It would be great if you can join this precious moment. *Pinto is a Thai Style food carrier. It is a stack of cylindrical vessels, strung one above another by metalstrips which also from a handle, used for carrying food, sometimes called by Europeans in the East a tiffin carrier.
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Sart Thai basket fabrication club
Visitors will discover a fabrication process of baskets for Sart Thai, a long and unique traditional Thai mid-year festival. *Jard Wan Sard in October or “Sat Thai”,originally an animistic harvest festival, with later incorporation of Buddhist traditions
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Pa Manee baisri fabrication group This group presents a fabrication of Baisri (a conical arrangement of folded leaves and flowers) for using in many Thai ceremonies. This traditional handcraft represents a delicateness and valuableness of Thai arts. Open daily for all visitors.
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Na Neur Community Cultural Learning Centre
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Krabi Hot Spring
This is a center of Thai traditional art and culture such as a Thai long drum parade group and Manora Thai classical dance group. They perform their shows in many festivals or important events. Hope visitors can participate this impressive moment. Managed by private individual, Krabi natural hot spring offers a relaxing hot spring bathing, a very suitable recreation for bikers who want to take a rest before going back to Krabi provincial city.
Ban Khok Yang Community Route
Ban Khok Yang Community Route
Total distance from 100-year-old Bodhi tree is approximately 22 kilometres.
Khuan Koh Chan Village Km. 7.8
1048 Km 3.8
The Sufficient Economy Learning Centre
Pa Manee baisri fabrication group
Km.19.7
Bang Phueng Temple
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Km.1 Bodhi tree Kao Kreap Pak Mor (steamed rice-skin dumpling)
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Khok Yang Health Station
Krabi Hot Spring
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Km.S 9.5 faabrrt Tha icat i ba ion ske club t
Natthawaree Fountain Nopluang Bang-Pueng
Km. 5.4
Khok Yang temple
Go to Amphur Khlong Tom
100-year-old Bodhi tree 4041
Bang Pheung Church
Khok Yang Junction
Thai Rice Vermicelli “Uncle Aed” Bridge
Km 11.3
Rajaprajanugroh 2 School
Na Neur Community Cultural Learning Centre
Km 14.1 Go to Amphur Nue Khlong
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Go to Krabi
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Attractions :
Koh Klang Community Route
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Local villager’s morning lifestyle / First rice-mill Visitors will experience local villager’s daily lifestyle in the morning at local tea cafe where peoples, mostly men, come to socialize before going to work. Behind this cafe, there is a first rice-mill in Koh Klang which still regularly operates rice-milling.
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Tha Hin natural well Tha Hin well is considered as a blood vessel which nourishes Muslims here. Villagers feel thankful to this sacred well which is always filled with clear water in every season and never parched.
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Hua Thong boat model In former times until present, Koh Klang villagers have been using Hua Thong boat (a local long-tailed boat) for fishery and travel. Visitors will discover a history and a construction process of Hua Thong boat, a symbol of Krabi province.
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Sangyod rice field Rice field in Koh Klang is widely expanded and mostly filled with Sangyod rice originated from Pattalung province. Because of fertile soil and water, Sangyod rice in Koh Klang has a good taste and it’s a famous souvenir among visitors.
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Sugar palm shop From the middle to the end of the year, before rice harvest season in Koh Klang, visitors will have a chance to taste delicious sugar palms. Their freshness and natural sweet taste will extinguish all fatigue and thirsty.
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Blue crab preparation group Villagers here live with fishery for long time. For those who come to Koh Klang, they should join an unseen and exceptional activity, blue crab preparation. After boat landing, fishery housewives prepare to take crab meat out of shell. This activity happens throughout the year except during monsoon. Crab lovers should not miss!
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Pateh fabric group Pateh (Batik) fabric group is inspired by idea and method from Pattani province. The Pateh fabrication in Koh Klang is unique due to an outstanding design and colour with a combination of Malaysian Pateh method and Batik fabrication. Tourists are always welcomed to visit and learn how to make Pateh.
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Klong Tha Lu homestay For the bikers who desire to spend the night here, Klong Tha Lu homestay is our recommendation. You will feel comfortable with private and calm beach and feel enjoyable with clam digging on the beach.
Remark: - Visitors can park pick-up trucks for bicycles loading at Giant Sand Crab Sculpture
Koh Klang Community Route
Total distance from Giant Sand Crab Sculpture to Klong Tha Lu homestay is approximately 17 kilometers.
Giant Sand Crab Sculpture
Koh Klang Community Route
Koh Klang Community Route, a charming route of simple life community with its local identity. This island, situated in the middle of Krabi River, is surrounded by mangrove forests with an extensive fertile estuary. Bikers will discover a community’s lifestyle and admire a stunning nature.
Sea Eagle Sculpture
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Thahin Pier Ma Ying Restaurant Kanab Nam Restaurant
Night Market Thara Pier
Taalay Pier
Tea House The first Rice Mill
Subdistrict Administrative Orgaization (SAO) Khlongprasong The Last Field
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Tha Hin natural well Community Rice Mill
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Hua Thong boat model
Thar a Park
Sangyod rice field Sugar palm shop Blue crab preparation group Laem Kham Pier
Pateh fabric group Klong Tha Lu homestay
Bird Viewing Point
Ailanda Eco Village Resort Khlong Kam Pier
Ao Nang Romantic Route
Ao Nang romantic route, in Ao Nang sub district, connects widely to other areas. Starting from Hat Noppharat Thara National Park – Pee Pee Island, going along Ao Nang beach, bikers will find a beautiful scenery of Ao Nang beach, natural forests, Para rubber plantation and also villager’s lifestyle. This is the reason why this charming route is named “Romantic route”
Attractions :
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Noppharat Thara – Ao Nang
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Ban Na Teen Community Centre
This is a popular place for tourists. Bikers can chill out along an almost 2.5-kilometres beautiful sandy beach before heading to next point.
The centre of qualified and superb OTOP products such as goods made from coconut shell, Batik fabric and Hua Thong boat (Long-tail boat) model. Homestays are also available here.
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Ao Nang
*Batik is a tec ue of wax-resist dye applied to whole cloth, or hniq h made using this tecing hnique. Batik is made either clot by dra wing dots and lines of the resist with a spouted called a canting, or by printing the resist with a coptool stamp called a cap. The wax resists dyes andper therefore allows the artisanapptolied colo selectively by soaking cloth in one color, removinrg the wax with boiling watthe er, and repeating if multiple colors are desired.
Remark: Visitors can park pick-up trucks for bicycles loading at Hat Noppharat Thara National Park – Pee Pee Island.
Ban Na Teen herbal garden
Bikers can take a rest in natural garden with chilling atmosphere and discover a lot of amazing medicines and treatments from herbs. This attractive point is really worthwhile for all visitors.
Romantic Rou te Total distance from Hat Noppharat Thara National Park Pee Pee Island is approximately 21 kilometres.
Ao Nang Romantic Route
Total distance from Hat Noppharat Thara National Park – Pee Pee Island is approximately 21 kilometres.
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Start Km. 13.6 Km. 16.5 Baan Khlong Sai Kao Mosque
Khlong Son Temple Suan Kluay Mai Restaurant
Klongson-Nateen Rd. Km. 19
Ao Nang Kindergarten
Ban Na Teen Community Centre Km. 10.5
Km. 7
St.Haknaet Church Baan Khlong Haeng Mosque t r Family Ma
Noppharat Thara Pier Km.21
Tourist Police
GasPTT Station
Mc Donald’s
Wang Sai Restaurant Km. 2.2 Krabi Resort
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Ao Pranang Junction
Ao Nang Mosque
Noppharat Thara – Ao Nang
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SAO Ao Nang
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Family Mart
Ban Na Teen herbal garden
Km. 8.7
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To Khlong Muang beach Tabkhaek
Sai Thai Temple Town
Go to 75 million-year-old shell cemetery
To Krabi Town
Khlong Ji Lard Junction
Ban Ra Mard Community Route
Ban Ra Mard Community Route in Koh Lanta district starts from Sufficient Economy Centre and then riding along Ra Mard route. Villagers in this peaceful community live their simple life with unique style. Bikers will discover many local profession groups and feel more relaxed with natural route.
Attractions :
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Brown rice group
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Pa Nun pandan group
Visitors will experience an unseen lifestyle of local peoples. Villagers transform paddy to polished rice by traditional method. This local uniqueness will bring you to come to this place again.
As a result of the Royal Project, an initiative of His Majesty, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama9), local villagers are encouraged to cultivate Pa Nun pandan for their own self-sufficient living. Many products can be made of Pa Nun pandan: bag, basket, mat etc.
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Traditional Thai coffee group
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Sea Crab Conservation and Learning Centre
Coffee is an important economic crop in this area. Villagers create a traditional Thai coffee group in which they work together to prepare, transform and pack coffee to be ready for sell. Coffee lovers should not miss this attraction!
Ban Ra Mard Community R oute
Because of the Royal Project, coastal fisheries project has been created at seashore to research and raise aquatic animals such as groupers and sea crabs to support local peoples.
Remark: Visitors can park pick-up truck for bicycles loading at Sufficient Economy Centre, Chaloem Phra Kiat building.
Total distance from Sufficient Economy Centre to Sea Crab Conservation and Learning Centre is approximately 30 kilometres.
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Ban Ra Mard Community Route
Total distance from Sufficient Economy Centre to Sea Crab Conservation and Learning Centre is approximately 30 kilometres.
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Sea Crab Conservation and Learning Centre
Small and Micro Community Enterprise
Traditional Thai coffee group
Pa Nun pandan group
Coffee
Study Centre of Brown rice group Sufficiency Economy According to His Majesty's Initiative
3 kms.
Kun Raya Mosque 4206
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Go to Lanta Jetty
Thung Samed School
17 kms.
Go to highway no. 4
For more information
Travel Aqent -Krabi Eco Cycle Tour. Tel (+66) 8160 7416-2 www.krabiecocycle.com
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