Discover Krabi Town, the vibrant capital of Krabi Province, known for its breathtaking coastal scenery and dramatic limestone karsts.
Explore top attractions like Tiger Cave Temple, offering panoramic views after a climb of 1,272 steps, and the serene Krabi Emerald Pond in Thung Teao Forest Natural Park. Stroll along the Krabi riverside and Thara Park, or enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Krabi Night Market.
Savor local cuisine such as Moo Ping and Khanom Chin. Easily accessible by flight or bus from Bangkok, Krabi Town is a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and vibrant nightlife.
Overview of Krabi Town:
Krabi town is the capital of Krabi Province. It is popular for its stunning coastal scenery with limestone karsts jutting out of the Andaman Sea. Krabi features some of the amazing religious spots including Tiger Cave and Wat Kaew Korawaram.
Here, you can enjoy a nice riverside wall and have a panoramic view of the city from the top of Tiger Cave. The bars, seafront restaurants, and night markets selling clothes, accessories, and local food will make your evenings fun.
Around Chaofa and the riverside, you can find lots of bars and cafes with a bohemian atmosphere. From Krabi, you can get access to all the nearby islands that make Krabi a must-visit spot.
Things to do in Krabi Town:
1. Wat Tham Sua:
This place is also famous as Tiger Cave Temple. The temple is a warren of natural caves formed within the dense jungle. The caves here serve as a home for the monks who worship and live here.
To reach the top you have to climb 1272 steps up a limestone tower. From the top, you can enjoy the panoramic 360° view of the Andaman Sea, tropical islands, dramatic limestone cliffs, and verdant rainforests.
This spot is open all year round and the entry is also free.
2. Khao Khanab Nam:
These are two 100-meter tall mountains standing as the gateway to Karabi city with the river flowing between them. Inside, the mountains you will find a very spiritual site, caves with a collection of stalagmites and stalactites.
You can also climb one of the two mountains. Also, visit the Ko Klang fishing village where you will discover a museum and a local craft center.
3. Krabi Emerald Pond:
This pond is locally known as Sa Morakot or crystal pool. It is located in the Thung Teao Forest Natural Park in the Khao Pra-Bang Kram area. The surrounding has spectacular flora and fauna. You can spot rare animals and plant species such as the Pitta Gurney bird.
The water in the pond is crystal clear which makes it great for swimming in. There is also a ladder to help you get in and out. It opens every day during daylight hours.
The ticket costs about 100 baht for children and 200 Baht for adults.
4. Krabi riverside and Thara Park:
It is a 1.6 km long manmade footpath starting at Chao Fah Park and ending at the southern end of Thara Park and Sports Complex. Thara Park offers you a plethora of things to do such as strolling on walking trails, relaxing near the pond, playing tennis and football, or watching the boat traffic drift by.
Visit this spot in the early evening as the temperature goes down that time and you can also have a nice and tranquil stroll along the river caressed by the Andaman Sea breezes.
5. Krabi Night Market:
Krabi Night Market, also known as Krabi Town Walking Street or Thanon Khon Dern in Thai, offers a vibrant shopping and dining experience.
In this market, you can find about 50 stalls selling a wide range of products such as t-shirts, fisherman pants, fabric bags, oyster pearl jewelry, plastic tables and chairs, and traditional street food such as grilled satay, barbecue fish, and fried squid egg.
You can also try juices, fruit shakes, and beers. You can enjoy the musical performances throughout the evening. Many hotels provide shuttle service to this famous market. Vendors set up the market every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 17:00 to 22:00 in Soi Maharaj 8.
Food to try in Krabi Town:
1. Moo Ping and Khao Niao:
Moo Ping and Khao Niao is grilled pork on skewers served with sticky, or glutinous rice. It is generally served as breakfast.
It is a mix of cilantro roots, garlic, pepper, pork butt or shoulder, sauces, and honey.
2. Khanom Chin:
The name means “boiled noodles”. These are thin rice noodles that are made of fermented flour.
It is served with various stocks such as coconut milk, fish curry, spicy pork sauce, green curry, and chili sauce. It also contains vegetables such as lentils, cucumber, bitter melon, and morning glory.
How to reach:
1. Reach Krabi Town by flight:
The Krabi International Airport is about 10 km away from the city center. Krabi is most conveniently accessible from Bangkok.
2. Reach Krabi Town by bus:
Krabi Bus Terminal is about 6 km away from the city center. Krabi is well connected to nearby cities by road. You can easily approach Krabi from Bangkok by bus.
Several buses are running from Bangkok to Krabi all day and night.
