scenic viewpoint
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
Hilltop viewpoint over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, reached by a steep access track north of Phuket.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Krabi, Thailand · Asia
Ao Luek is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Thap Put, 27km from Phang Nga Bay.
Ao Luek is a town located in Krabi, Thailand. With a population of 9,628, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ao Luek sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ao Luek to your route.
Tham Hua Kalok (Thai: ถ้ำหัวกะโหลก, literally Skull Cave, also named Tham Phi Hua To ถ้ำผีหัวโต) is a cave in Ao Luek District near Phang Nga Bay in southern Thailand. The cave contains prehistoric paintings in black and red pigment of humans and strange animals. The cave is in Than Bok Khorani National Park.
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Ao Luek is located in Krabi, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 8.3780 latitude, 98.7212 longitude.
Ao Luek has a population of approximately 9,628 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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Tourist police (English): 1155.
Full driving guide for Thailand6 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Hilltop viewpoint over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, reached by a steep access track north of Phuket.
24 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
A spectacular bay dotted with towering limestone karsts and sea caves, including the famous James Bond Island.
27 km · about 30 min drive
beach
Andaman coast base on Highway 4 for limestone cliffs and beaches, with ferry access to Railay and the Phi Phi islands.
38 km · about 45 min drive
beach
A peninsula paradise near Krabi accessible only by boat, surrounded by sheer karst cliffs popular with rock climbers.
43 km · about 50 min drive
beach
A popular island-hopping tour visiting Chicken Island, Tup Island, Poda Island, and Phra Nang Cave Beach with crystal waters.
46 km · about 55 min drive
bridge
Road bridge carrying Highway 402 across the channel between mainland Phang Nga and Phuket island, the only land route onto Phuket.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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