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 Beaches
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 Hat
Pak Meng
Located 39 km. from Trang town, this is a marvellous and mostly
deserted-sandy beach stretching for 7 km. around a lovely bay, the
seascape is made dramatic by several offshore limestone outcrops.
Pak Meng Pier has boats for all famous tourist destinations.
Hat Chang Lang
South of Pak Meng, Chang Lang is a similarly attractive beach set
within Chao Mai National Park.
Continuing south, these beaches are distinguished by the natural
beauty of rugged cliffs and a mountain with caves.
Hat Chao Mai
The pine-fringed beach, backed by limestone hills with caves, has
added attractions of simple restaurants with excellent seafood,
a ferry to Ko Libong, and sea canoes for hire.
Hat Samran
Hat Samran is a splendid beach with a tranquil setting, reached
via Yantakhao, south of Trang town.
Ko Muk
The most famous of Trang’s offshore islands is Ko Muk and its
major attraction Tham Morakot, which can only be entered by swimming
through a 80-metre dark tunnel at low tide. The roof of the cave
has collapsed and once inside visitors will be enchanted by the
sunlit lagoon scenery and sandy beach surrounded by 360 degrees
of sheer cliffs. It can be reached via boat from Pak Meng Pier.
 Ko
Ngai
Here the sandy strand is complemented by a beachfront restaurant.
The island is one of a kind, with bungalow accommodation. It can
be reached via boat from Pak Meng Pier.
Ko Kradan
Widely regarded as the most beautiful of the islands that are part
of Hat Chao Mai National Marine Park. Ko Kradan has rubber and coconut
plantations, as well as beaches and coral reefs. On the side, facing
Ko Muk is a reasonable diving site. It can be reached via boat from
Pak Meng Pier.
 Ko
Libong
This is Trang’s largest island with reasonable beaches and
several fishing villages where a traditional lifestyle is maintained.
It can be reached by boat from Kantang of Hat Chao Mai.
Ko Sukon
Also known as Ko Mu, the island is a quiet place with fine beaches,
while the waters around offer good conditions for diving and snorkelling.
It can be reached by boat from Paliean.
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