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Ao Nang

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Photographing Ao Nang

A southern beach hub and launch point for Krabi's towering limestone coast.

Where to shoot

  • Railay Beach — a cliff-backed peninsula reachable only by boat, with towering karsts and pale sand, warm-lit at sunset.
  • Phra Nang Cave Beach — a beach tucked beneath limestone cliffs near Railay, among the most celebrated in Thailand.
  • Four Islands — a longtail boat trip to nearby islands and sandbars with clear water and karst scenery.
  • Ao Nang Beach — the main beachfront strip and promenade, the launch point for boats with karst views offshore.

When to go

November to March is the dry season with calm seas and sunny skies, ideal for beaches and island-hopping; the May–October monsoon brings rougher waters.

What to eat

Fresh Andaman seafood, southern-style curries and grilled fish at the beachfront restaurants.

Where to stay

Stay along Ao Nang's beachfront for dining and boat access, or on car-free Railay for the karst scenery itself.

Take an early longtail boat to Railay before day-trippers arrive to enjoy the cliffs and beaches in soft light.

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