Phangnga Travel Guide

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 balisunshine Says:  After our 2 hour scenic ride on the bus from Phuket,you are dropped off at the bus stationright in front of Mr. Kean's Tour office,mentioned in the Lonely Planet book.Pictures of the very few hotels availablein Phang Nga are taped to the walls of his office.He will drive you... 

 Myndo Says:  The mountains that are standing here in the salt water are Limestone. That is a comperatively soft stone that is easily washed out by water - especially salt water.So it is no wonder, that you can find here - as all over Thailand- caves. only these here are on or slightly... 

 Myndo Says:  This is on the island you stand on, when you are coming to visit James Bond Island.It has a huge mountain that is split in two. One part slid down and is leaning at the other. You can walk into the tent-like interior.By the way: No, the big complex from which the bad guy in... 

 Myndo Says:  Ko Tapu is the most famous of the islands of Phang Nga. It lies in the little bay of Ko Phing Kan (see there).It is known world wide because of the James Bond film "The man with the golden gun", where the bad guy had it's headquarter and from this island - or, I would rather... 

 Myndo Says:  At the foot of this Mountain in the sea you can find the ancient depictions of animals and sea life.Good to see is the Dolphin.The paintings are said to be over 3000 years old. I wonder if some scientist can confirm that. I am a little dubious because of the location... 

 Myndo Says:  Situated between the mainland and the gypsies island there is this mountain that is said to look like a dogs head.It sure has a very peculiar form, unlike the other sugarhats around. My (Disney affected) mind did compare it more with Mickey Mouse than a dog, but it sure has... 

 Myndo Says:  If you go on the long tail boat trip, there are several ways through the waterarms close to Phang Nga.If you have a good guide, he will know when it is high tide and then take you through some less travelled side arms. That is not possible at low tide.There you can have a... 

 Myndo Says:  Half on the island and half in the sea, some muslim fisherman have built a whole village here.The houses are built on stilts. They have of course to be renovated regularly and so you can't see the supposedly "100 year tradition". On the small island ground itself, under the... 

 icyjo24 Says:  There are many tour operators running similar kayaking daytrips to Phangnga Bay. I would recommend the one run by Phuket Siam Seacanoe as the guides were great. Many travel agents around Phuket sell this tour or thos run by other operators. The cruiseboat will take you to... 

 icyjo24 Says:  This is the famous James Bond Island that is depicted in every brochure or book about Thailand. The official Thai name for this place Ao Ping Kan National Park. This is the place where the James Bond movie, The Man with the Golden Gun was filmed. Thats how it became famous.... 

 1 Review and 0 Opinions  Off the main road from is Phang-Nga Valley Resort. Accommodations are very simply here. Rooms are a... 

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 balisunshine Says:  At Mr. Kean's officeyou will see the bus scheduleof all departures to Krabi, Suratthani, Khao Lak.I won't list all departures,since the schedule may change,but at the time of my visit,there was a departure to Phuket almost every hour,and every 30 minutes at peak timessuch as... 

 balisunshine Says:  The James Bond moviewas filmed at this location about 30 years ago.Since about 10 years or more,this beautiful location has been converted into a Disney World Parkin a sort.As you arrive,there were several boats docked,small and large traveling packed with tourist.You walk...