Koh Lanta Krabi Thailand

Koh Lanta "Lanta" is a large island. A slender area of ​​472 square kilometers. In Koh Lanta District Krabi

The name "Moonlight" It is assumed that the distortion of the word "Moonlight," which is Javanese. That the grilled fish, because in the past the Big Island, this is where the sailors Javanese usually break and grilled fish, then later the island was renamed as the seaport, the Chinese and the Arabs who sailed trade waters. Phuket, Penang, Singapore and Indonesia Stay up and make a trade. Eventually, it became a bustling community.

Koh Lanta Noi and Lanta Yai contain. The island is sandwiched between the two sites, all located on the island of Koh Lanta Yai. The length is about 30 kilometers wide and about 6 km long beach lined with remarkable 13th consecutive West Coast beaches. There are both rock and sand beaches. Equipped with multi-style accommodation prices.

The east coast is an ancient community. Baan Si Racha This is more than a hundred years With a charming wooden houses, narrow face that protrudes deep into the sea. Lifestyle, beauty and peace of the people of Thailand - China. The Thailand - Muslim Living together happily.

Also featured on the big island Koh Lanta National Park. Located at the sharp end of palm island area, complete with a piece of virgin forest. A nature trail And the most prominent lighthouse is white. This is symbolic of Koh Lanta

Another highlight is a village on stilts Or the new Thailand Name Sagka house linger In the south of the island Luo tribe, a community of fishermen Miyamoto Las outcry. Thailand called the central Urak outcry. They settled on the island for many generations. It is just an island of fishermen capital. Every full moon night of the full moon night in the month 6 and 11 are floating ceremony. To exorcise and toss

For facilities for tourists. Whether the tour companies, banks, restaurants, dive shops Internet. Rent a bike Shop for souvenirs, etc. There is a fully equipped home Lanta.

travel
From a ride from Bangkok to Krabi. A Bus Transport Company and the Private Bangkok - Krabi. From the Southern Bus Terminal Borommaratchachonnani several daily flights. It takes about 11-12 hours, please contact the Transport Company Limited Tel. 1490 www.transport.co.th.

The company currently operates open bus ticket booking online, then contact the www.thaiticketmajor.com. You can also purchase tickets online at Thailand Ruth Com www.thairoute.com.

Once off the bus at the bus station in Krabi then. Waiting for a van to transport the island. For those who do not travel by bus. To a van at the bus station in Krabi - Krabi Maharaj Road Soi 6.

Should the phone book and appointment time in advance of the call. 0 7562 2197 (Krabi) or tel. 0 7569 7053 (cd) departs every hour from 07:00 to 15:00 pm. Tickets cost 150 baht (if purchased through company tours 200 baht).

Van will cruise tourists to stay. The final destination at the Sri Racha in return should call to schedule a time to get to the hotel. And to allow them to return to Krabi, about three hours by car ferry as it may have to wait for hours.