is a merine national
park covering 2 districts that are Kantang and Sikao. The park’s
coastline is about 20 kilometres. The park headquarters is at Chang
Lang Beach in Tambon Mai Fat, approximately 47 kilometres from the
city. To get there, take the Trang-Sikao-Pak Meng road
(Highway No.4162)
for 40 kilometres and then 7 kilometres more on a road paralleling
the beach to the park headquarters. Land-based attractions of the
park are Pak Meng Beach, Chang Lang Beach, San Beach, Yao Beach,
Yong Ling Beach, Chao Mai Beach, and Chao Mai Cave. All are easily
accessible by car. Moreover, there are 7 other islands for which the
park is responsible. They are Ko Muk, Ko Kradan, Ko Chuak, Ko Pling,
Ko Waen, Ko Meng, and Ko Chao Mai. The area was proclaimed a
national park on 14 October 1982. The park also has the Marine
Natural Study Centre, tel.
(075)
210664 and the Tourist Service Centre. Accommodation is available
on the island. For more details, please contact the National Parks
Division, Royal Forestry Department, tel. 5612920-21 or Hat Chao Mai
National Park, Mu 5, Tambon Mai Fat, Amphoe Sikao, Trang, P.O. Box
9, tel. (075)
210099
is an island
that is actually in Amphoe Ko Lanta of Krabi but it is
classified as a tourist destination in the Trang Sea because
it is easier to get there from Trang. The island has a white
beach and clear water and is surrounded by magnificent
corals. A boat trip from Pak Meng Pier takes about and hour.
A 10-person capacity boat rent is 1,500 baht and for 20-40
person is 6,000-10,000 Baht. Accommodation is available on
the island.
is at Mu 4, Tambon Mai
Fat, 38 kilometres from the city on the Trang-Sikao-Pak meng road
(Highway No. 4046-4162).
The beautiful and peaceful 5-kilometre-long beach is in the shape of
a crescent moon. A lovely pine forest fringes the beach. Assorted
large and small islands dot the sea, looking like a person lying
face up in the ocean. Trang locals and people from nearly provinces
like to come here to relax and sample spicy seafood in the
restaurants. Boats from Pak Meng Pier take visitors to Ko Hai and
other islands close by.
