Ban Ao Nang Travel Guide

 
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Have some Thai food

Have some Thai food, Ban Ao Nang

 kyoub Says:  We will see many food carts up and down the main drag.They are selling Thai specialties. 

Go out in a boat

Go out in a boat, Ban Ao Nang

 kyoub Says:  You can take a self-paddled trip along the coast.There are also guided trips to the out islands.Check it out at Sea Canoe Krabi. 

Enjoy yourself

Enjoy yourself, Ban Ao Nang

 kyoub Says:  On the main road, that runs past the beach, you will find an internet cafe, moneychangers, tour offices, restaurants, a tailor to make you a silk suit, souvenir shops, and mountain bikes for rent. 

Kayaking & Elephant Trek

Kayaking & Elephant Trek, Ban Ao Nang

 mtcowgirl Says:  I signed up with some friends to go on a kayaking & elephant trek with For Friends Travel. The tour cost around 1500 THB for three people.Pickup from the hotel is around 8:30am and you are taken to Ao Thalane to where the kayaks depart. You are given a choice of pairing up... 

Restaurants  

Indian restaurant: Not just Thai food

Indian restaurant: Not just Thai food, Ban Ao Nang

 kyoub Says:  Here we were surrounded by all kinds of Thai food but we decided to go to an Indian restaurant.We hadn't had any for over a week and we were missing our weekly fix.The restaurant was on the main drag, in front of the beach, but I forget the name of it.The food was very good,... 

Jeanettes: Easy and very good

Jeanettes: Easy and very good, Ban Ao Nang

 Marans Says:  Jeanette's is a place owned by a swedish lady. It has all of the good food of Thailand, and some of the classic swedish dishes...I ate there almost every day, and it was always good and nicely served by attentive staff. Easy to read meny, with "hot" grading, 1 pepper= weak,... 

Transportation  

Good road

Good road, Ban Ao Nang

 kyoub Says:  Ao Nang is very easy to get to by car with a good paved road from Krabi.We had a rental car that we picked up at the airport. It is obvious from the sticker on the back window, that we rented it from Budget .I wish they wouldn't announce the fact that we are tourists. 

Walk Everywhere!

Walk Everywhere!, Ban Ao Nang

 mtcowgirl Says:  Ao Nang is pretty small and you can walk almost everywhere in 20 minutes! The walkway along the beach stretch is very nice at night and there are plenty of big sidewalks to walk on. Be careful at crosswalks (zebras) though because not all drivers will stop for you.My friends... 

Shopping  

Milano Collection: Quality Tailor

Milano Collection: Quality Tailor, Ban Ao Nang

 mtcowgirl Says:  Custom tailoring is big (BIG) in Thailand and there are many shops in Ao Nang along the main beach road and side streets. A friend passed one shop and remarked that there was a nice suit jacket in the window, the shopkeeper overheard and it was all downhill from there *hehe*... 

Yada's Silk - Silk, silk and silk!: The Best Buy

Yada's Silk - Silk, silk and silk!: The Best Buy, Ban Ao Nang

 akkipaa Says:  There are many tailors and silk shops, but we found this the best. Probably the products are the same in all shops but here the seller was a nice and polit lady with no pushing! We bought 5 different colors of silk, the prices were from 600 paths to 900 paths pere meter. And... 

Local Customs  

Beautiful artwork

Beautiful artwork, Ban Ao Nang

 kyoub Says:  We are amazed at the beautiful carvings and artwork on the Wats and Temples.On our way to Ao Nang we saw this pretty little Wat and just had to stop and have a closer look.That is just one thing that I love about Thailand. 

New sidewalks

New sidewalks, Ban Ao Nang

 kyoub Says:  The day that we were there they were installing sidewalks. It made it rather hard to get around that day but a big improvement for the village. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Sometimes elephants are free

Sometimes elephants are free, Ban Ao Nang

 akkipaa Says:  This was chained up, but you never know! Be carefull always you see the elephants. 

Traffic is something terrible

Traffic is something terrible, Ban Ao Nang

 akkipaa Says:  If you rent a car (as we did), remember that there are most deaths per capita in Thailand. So if you are not used to right-hand wheel, don't like to drive in dark and like to follow unfamiliar scenes, take a taxi or driver! A couple of times I had to give way and turn to... 

What to Pack  

Be very casual

Be very casual, Ban Ao Nang

 kyoub Says:  Take a day bag/backpack with all your travel books, maps, and printouts that you will need. Ao Nang is a casual kind of place. It is hot and humid so dress in cotton or linen.I chose linen, I love it because it is so cool.You will also need comfy shoes. I am glad that I had... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Elephant rides

Elephant rides, Ban Ao Nang

 kyoub Says:  If you have always wanted to ride on an elephant, here is your chance. Nosy Parker's Elephant Trekking and River Camp is only a few km away.After a nice ride through the water and jungle, you will get the chance to feed your elephant, bananas. 

A pretty quiet beach

A pretty quiet beach, Ban Ao Nang

 kyoub Says:  One km north of Ao Nang you will find a lovely tropical beach.The beach is named Nopharat Thara .The day we were there it was almost deserted.Across the road you can find food and drinks. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Scuba Diving in Ao Nang - Coral Divers

Scuba Diving in Ao Nang - Coral Divers, Ban Ao Nang

 mtcowgirl Says:  Diving in Ao Nang is just as good as those staying in Phuket or Phi Phi because you get to visit the same sites. Reaching the Phi Phi sites is just about an hour to hour half boat ride from the river departure point of Ao Nang. Diving in Ao Nang offers great reefs as well as... 

Favorites  

Stunning scenery

Stunning scenery, Ban Ao Nang

 kyoub Says:  Enjoy the stunning scenery, it is amazing!1. The scenery on our drive to Ao Nang 2. The beautiful blue skies and sea3. The honeycombed limestone stacks 

Sometimes you can have rain

Sometimes you can have rain, Ban Ao Nang

 akkipaa Says:  It was dry season, but some tree times it rained. Always in the same time (5:30pm - 7:00pm). Thunder and lightning! It's warm but when it's raining, it's really raining! 

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 Here is local way to sell chicken. No sign of any flues or anything. I think we europeans have over allocated the whole threath of pandemias and birdflues. 

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Scenic bay

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 Ao Nang, is a pleasant day trip 18km west from Krabi town. It is very popular with tourists looking for a more laid back vacation. There are several brightly colored shops, restaurants, and beach... 

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Ao Nang - Two beaches

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MTCowgirl's Ao Nang Vacation

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 I have to say that I love how laid-back Ao Nang is compared to more touristy places like Phuket. The atmosphere is just so much more relaxed and calmer with still plenty to do. If you are looking to... 

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Ao Nang - Railay Beach - Phranang Cave

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