20 places to discover
Chao Mai Beach is a long sandy beach within Hat Chao Mai National Park in Mai Fat Subdistrict, Sikao District, Trang Province, southern Thailand. Located on the Andaman Sea coast, it is characterized by fine sand, casuarina pine trees and views of offshore islands such as Koh Kradan and Koh Muk. The beach is part of Thailand's first marine national park, established in 1981, and is known for its quiet, natural setting and sunset views.
Emerald Cave (Tham Morakot) is a sea cave on the west coast of Koh Muk Island in Kantang District, Trang Province, southern Thailand. Part of Hat Chao Mai National Park, it is accessed by swimming or kayaking through an 80-meter dark tunnel that opens to a hidden white-sand beach enclosed by limestone cliffs and forest. The water glows emerald when sunlight enters, giving the cave its name and making it a notable natural attraction.
Hat Chao Mai National Park is a marine national park on the Andaman Sea coast in Sikao and Kantang districts, Trang Province, southern Thailand. Established in 1981, it covers about 231 square kilometres of coastline, mangroves, limestone cliffs and seven islands including Koh Muk, Koh Kradan and Koh Libong. It is notable for Chao Mai Beach, the Emerald Cave (Tham Morakot), coral reefs, and as a habitat for the endangered dugong.
Hat Yao is a long sandy beach in Mai Fat Subdistrict, Sikao District, Trang Province, southern Thailand. Located on the Andaman Sea coast, it stretches for about 6 kilometers and is lined with casuarina pines. It is known for its quiet, natural setting near Hat Chao Mai National Park, calm waters, and views of offshore islands, offering a less developed alternative to more commercial beaches in Trang.
Kantang Railway Station is a historic wooden terminus in Kantang town, Trang Province, southern Thailand. Opened in 1913 as the end of the Southern Line branch from Thung Song Junction, it is noted for its distinctive mustard-yellow colonial-style building with wooden detailing. Registered as an ancient monument by the Fine Arts Department, the station remains operational for passenger services and is a popular heritage and photography attraction in Kantang District.
Khao Chong National Park, widely known as Khao Chong Botanical Garden, is a protected forest area in Na Yong District, Trang Province, southern Thailand. Located about 20 km east of Trang city at the foothills of the Khao Banthat mountain range, it features lowland evergreen forest, waterfalls and a historic botanical garden. Established as Thailand's first botanical garden, it is notable for its diverse flora, nature trails and role as an education and conservation center.
Ko Chueak is a small uninhabited limestone island in Hat Chao Mai National Park, off the coast of Ko Libong Subdistrict in Kantang District, Trang Province, southern Thailand. Located between Ko Mook and Ko Kradan in the Andaman Sea, it is renowned for its clear waters, vibrant coral reefs and abundant marine life. The island is a popular snorkeling stop on island-hopping tours and has no permanent settlement or development.
Ko Kradan is a small island in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Trang Province, located in Ko Libong Subdistrict, Kantang District, within Hat Chao Mai National Park. Known for its white sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and extensive coral reef, the island is largely undeveloped with resorts concentrated on the east coast. It is noted for snorkeling, swimming and beach scenery and is accessed only by boat from the mainland.
Ko Lao Liang is a pair of small limestone islands in Mu Ko Phetra National Park off the coast of Palian District in Trang Province, southern Thailand. Known for dramatic karst cliffs, white-sand beaches and clear turquoise water, the islands are managed as a seasonal national park destination. Access is by chartered longtail boat and overnight stays are in park-managed tents.
Ko Libong is the largest island in Trang Province, located in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Kantang District. Part of Hat Chao Mai National Park and the Libong Archipelago Wildlife Reserve, it is known for its extensive seagrass beds, mangrove forests, and as a habitat for endangered dugongs. The island hosts a traditional Muslim fishing community, quiet beaches, and rural landscapes, offering a low-development, nature-focused destination distinct from more commercial Thai islands.
Ko Muk is a small island in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Trang Province in southern Thailand, administratively part of Ko Libong Subdistrict in Kantang District. Located within Hat Chao Mai National Park, it is best known for Tham Morakot (Emerald Cave), a sea cave with a hidden white-sand beach accessible only at low tide. The island features sandy beaches, limestone cliffs, traditional fishing villages and low-key resorts.
Ko Sukon is a small coastal island in the Andaman Sea off Palian District, Trang Province, southern Thailand. Part of Tambon Ko Sukon, it is known for its quiet fishing villages, sandy beaches and traditional Muslim community. The island has no cars and retains a rural character with rubber plantations, watermelon fields and mangroves. Accessible by longtail boat from Palian, it offers a low-development, community-based tourism experience.
Namtok Khao Chong is a forest waterfall located in Chong Subdistrict, Na Yong District, Trang Province, southern Thailand. Situated within the Khao Chong forest area near the Khao Banthat mountain range, it is known for its multi-tiered cascades flowing through dense evergreen forest. The waterfall is part of the Khao Chong conservation and nature study area, offering a tranquil natural setting popular for day visits, nature walks and photography.
Namtok Ton Te is a forest waterfall located in Liphang Subdistrict, Palian District, Trang Province, southern Thailand, within the Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary. The multi-tiered cascade flows through dense evergreen forest and is known for its seasonal water volume and natural pool areas. It is a popular local nature attraction for sightseeing, photography and swimming, offering a tranquil forest setting away from coastal tourist areas.
Pak Meng Beach is a long sandy beach in Mai Fat Subdistrict, Sikao District, Trang Province on Thailand's Andaman coast. Located within Hat Chao Mai National Park about 40 kilometers west of Trang town, it is known for its wide shoreline lined with casuarina trees, calm waters in dry season, and views of offshore islands. The beach serves as a main departure point for boat trips to nearby islands and is popular for sunset viewing and seafood dining.
The Phraya Ratsadanupradit Monument is a bronze statue honoring Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahison Phakdi (Khaw Sim Bee na Ranong), former governor of Trang, located in Thap Thiang Subdistrict, Mueang Trang District, Trang city, Trang Province. Situated in a small public park near the city centre, it commemorates his role in developing Trang and introducing the first rubber tree to Thailand in 1899, and remains a respected landmark for locals and visitors.
Tham Khao Kop, also known as Tham Le Khao Kop, is a limestone cave in Khao Kop Subdistrict, Huai Yot District, Trang Province, southern Thailand. The cave is notable for a shallow stream flowing through its entire length, allowing visitors to traverse it by small rowboat. Inside are stalactites, stalagmites and narrow passages with low ceilings. It is a well-known eco-tourism attraction near Huai Yot town, managed locally with community boat services.
Trang Clock Tower is a central landmark located at a busy roundabout on Rama VI Road in Thap Thiang, Mueang Trang, Trang Province, southern Thailand. The tower features a clock on each side and stands at a major intersection surrounded by shops, markets and street food stalls. It serves as a key orientation point, meeting place and photo spot for visitors exploring Trang city centre, and is especially photogenic in the evening when illuminated.
Trang Railway Station is a historic railway station in Thap Thiang Subdistrict, Mueang Trang District, Trang city, southern Thailand. Opened in 1913 as part of the Southern Line's Kantang Branch, it serves as the main station for Trang Province. The station is notable for its preserved early-20th-century architecture, its role as a transport hub connecting Trang to Bangkok and southern destinations, and its status as a local landmark near the city centre.
Wat Tantayapirom is a Buddhist temple located in Thap Thiang Subdistrict, Mueang Trang District, Trang town, Trang Province, southern Thailand. Situated in the city centre, it serves as an active place of worship and community religious centre. The temple features traditional Thai Buddhist architecture with an ordination hall, Buddha images and decorated grounds. It is notable as a central town temple visited by locals for merit-making and by visitors interested in local religious architecture.