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| Krabi | ||
| province | Krabi | |
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| Residents | 30.499 (2014) | |
| height | 16 m | |
| Tourist information Tel | 66 (0)75 612 811 | |
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Krabi(Thai: เมือง กระบี่, gkrà-bìi, IPA: [kràʔbìː]) is the capital of eponymous province in Southern Thailand. The province is known for its beaches and bathing islands, but it is also scenic on the mainland. The provincial capital is the starting point for exploring the region and has developed in recent years. It offers an international airport, new hotels and bars and restaurants geared towards tourists. If you only need the beach as a day trip, you can definitely stay in Krabi instead of the well-known beach locations. The prices in restaurants are also below those of the touristically important places such as B. Ao Nang. Travelers who have the time and do not want to reduce the exploration of the "real Thailand" to the beaches should dedicate 1-2 days of their vacation to the city.
background
Krabi In Thai, denotes a certain old sword shape or a rapier. Krabi Krabong is accordingly a martial art related to the Muay thai (Thai boxing), but with weapons. Why the city is called that is not entirely clear, however.
getting there
By plane
The 1 Krabi International Airport
(IATA: KBV)ท่าอากาศยาน กระบี่, is about 25 kilometers from the village. Air Asia alone now flies to the city 8 times a day Bangkok off on. Other airlines are Thai Airways Smile, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air and Bangkok Airways. There are other national connections with, among others Chiang Mai. New Gen Airways operates a hub in Krabi and heads for destinations in China. There are other Southeast Asian routes to Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang. Qatar Airways has a direct flight from Doha off on. You can then take a taxi (500 ฿) or the hourly white shuttle bus (90 ฿ per person) to Krabi. Moped taxis are also waiting in front of the terminals. The airport has two terminal buildings. The low-cost airlines are handled in Terminal 2.
By train
Krabi does not have its own train station, which is the closest Surat Thani, from where there are regular bus connections to Krabi (travel time: 2 to 2.5 hours by minivan).
By bus
- 2 Krabi Bus Terminal. Buses use the bus station about 5 km north of the city center. The bus station is quite well organized, clean and has bilingual signage. There is a café, good WiFi and plenty of local transport options (motorcycle taxi, pickups, minivan, taxi).
- There are several buses (day and night trips from Bangkoks southern bus terminal (Tel. 66 2 4351199, 12 hours, 600-900 ฿). For a trip from Krabi to Bangkok there is a choice between the state company BKS or private bus companies. When entering Krabi bus station, the BKS counter is on the left, the private counter on the right. As a destination, you can choose between Bangkok's northern (Mo Chit) or southern bus station (Sai Tai Mai). If you want to travel directly to the north, you should drive to the northern terminal. It's also a little closer to the city center.
- Surat Thani is a hub for traffic on the eastern side of the peninsula. The Pantip Bus Company runs ten times a day to Krabi, the first bus at 4:30 a.m., then every hour until about 4:00 p.m. (150 ฿, 3-3.5 hours). Since it stops more often to let passengers in or out, the minivan is a faster option (180 ฿, 2-2.5 hours). You can see a line of minivans waiting at the bus station. There may be a small rip-off on arrival. The vehicle ends at a small restaurant, where drivers are already waiting for the passengers for about 400 ฿ after Ao Nang to drive (the goal of many guests). But if you walk to the bus station (just keep an eye out for buses), you can use the pickup for 60 ฿.
- The airport of Phuket Has some bus connections to Krabi Airport. There are also hourly minibuses from Phuket's main bus station to Krabi Town (120 ฿).
- Has yai is over 5 hours away and also connected to Krabi by minibus (250 ฿). The cars stop where you want them to.
- Ao Nang is connected via Songthaew. Stops are the bus station and 7-Eleven on Maharaj Rd. You drive via Klong Jilard, Sai Tai, Ao Nang Junction Village and Noppharat Thara Beach. (60 ฿ to 6 p.m., 80 ฿ 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.). They run every 10 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes after 6:00 p.m.
By boat
The city has boat connections to the island world to the south. Short distances such as Railay are covered by longtail boats. However, there are several landing stages. This must be observed for the onward journey. Some boat connections also lead to the neighboring one Ao Nang, even if it's only half an hour's drive, you should consider this in your travel planning and be sure to ask when booking a ticket to or from Krabi.
When departing from Krabi, the ticket price usually includes hotel pick-up.
- 4 Klong Jilad Pier (southwest of the city center). Here the boats go after Ko Phi Phi (400 ฿). There is a taxi counter at the pier (Krabi Town: 150 ฿; Krabi Airport: 350 ฿).
- Ao Nang: There is a connection after Ko Lanta and Ko Phi Phi.
mobility
The city center is relatively compact and can easily be explored on foot. There are various pickup lines that connect the center with the surrounding area during the day. Individual lines also have a uniform color for the pickups (e.g. brown for the route to the Tiger Cave Temple). A trip shouldn't cost more than 50 baht for 30 km. The route is also marked on the pickup. For some lines, however, only in Thai.
You can also rent small motorbikes in Krabi without any problems, the price for a day is usually 250 baht.
Tourist Attractions
The many individually designed traffic lights and street lamps in the city (e.g. in Maharajai Rd) are striking. Elephants and birds hold lamps, saber-toothed tigers sit on the traffic lights at an intersection and other traffic lights are held by primeval-looking people.
temple
- 1 Wat Kaeo Korawaram (วัด แก้ว โก ร วา ราม), 8/7 Maharaj Rd, Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000. Tel.: 66 (0)75 620 537.
The city temple of Krabi shines completely in white. The monastery extends to the west of the temple. A short tour is worth it. - 2 Wat Pan Council (วัด ปาน ราช), Sai Thai, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Krabi 81000.small temple with a small park in the north of the city.
- 3 Krabi city pillar (ศาลหลักเมือง กระบี่)
- 4 Chinese temple (มูลนิธิ ประชา สันติ), Maharaj Rd, Pak Nam.
Andaman Cultural Center
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- 6 Andaman Art Museum..The museum, which is well worth seeing, offers paintings and some sculptures by contemporary Asian artists on three floors.Price: Admission: free.
- 7 Andaman Beads Museum..The glass bead museum shows everything to do with history and manufacture.Open: closed for renovation of the lighting system.
- 8 Exhibition Hall..Open: closed for renovations.
- 9 Beads Production Building..In the small factory you can watch the production of the glass beads behind windows.
- 1 Andaman souvenir shop..In addition to souvenirs, the souvenir shop also offers prints of some of the paintings on display, as well as a department for glass jewelry from its own production.
further sights
- 10 Khao Khanab Nam Caves. The caves are located in the right of the two prominent rocks seen from the city, which can be seen from the pier in a northerly direction. It has some skeletons in the ground as well as exhibits and display boards. It can be reached by boat. Many boaters offer the excursion including a mangrove tour (approx. 500 ฿).
activities
- 1 Mangrove hiking trail The short hiking trail starts on the main road by the river and leads to the rock Khao Khanab Nam opposite the cave of the same name (see Tourist Attractions). Some more explanatory signs are set up, but so far in Thai.
- Boat tour with the longtailboat through the mangrove forests in front of the city and to the rock landmarks Khao Khanab Nam . The cost per tour is around ฿ 500.
- Swimming: There is no beach in the urban area. If you want to swim, you have to go to the beaches of Ao Nang (15 km southwest, pick-up: 50 ฿), Khlong Muang (21 km west) drive or by boat to Railay translate (see also #Trips).
shop
- 2 Krabi Walking Street / Nightmarket (ถนน คน เดิน กระบี่), Maharaj 8 Alley. At the weekend there is a large market in the central square with all kinds of food stalls, souvenir sellers and live music.
- 3 Marther Marche, 26,28,30 Maharaj Rd, Tambon Nong Thale, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thail. Tel.: 66 75 810671. The grocery market offers a significantly larger selection of foods than 7Eleven.Open: daily: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- 4 Maharaj Food Market (ตลาดสด มหาราช). Tel.: 66 61 1900258. This is the local central (fresh) market.
Supermarkets
If you want to go to a larger supermarket, you will only find it outside the city center. Some of the pickups (e.g. the one towards Tiger Cave) also stop at the major markets.
- 5 Big C Supercenter, 349 Moo 11 Krabi Noi (At Hwy 4 between the city and the airport). Tel.: 66 7581 0411, Fax: 66 7581 0444, Email: [email protected]. Large supermarket with 2 floors including a food court, banks and retailers on the ground floor and BigC on the upper floor. NigC itself sells everything from groceries to televisions.Open: 09: 00-22: 00.
- 6 Tesco lotus (On Hwy 4 between the city and the airport behind the Big C). Same as the Big C, but with a slightly better grocery department.Open: 08: 00-22: 00.
- 7 macro, 119 Moo 1, Tambon Saithai. Tel.: 66 75 700100. Grocery, household and restaurant supplies wholesale market with the best selection of western foods. Membership is not required.Open: 06: 00-22: 00.
kitchen
Streetfod
- Many specialties can be found at the weekend that takes place Night market downtown.
- 1 Krabi night market food stalls, 7 Khongkha Rd, Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000. Every evening there is a market on the riverside with many food stalls.
Restaurants
- Some Fish restaurants is available at the 2 Embankment. They have a grill and a large display of fresh fish and seafood. The personally selected piece is then freshly grilled.
- 3 Pooh buffet, Utarakit Rd., Right on the river, 50 m south of the crab sculpture. Tel.: 66 88 1810693. The restaurant offers food from the buffet as well as some freshly grilled dishes.Open: daily: 3 p.m.-11 p.m.
- 4 Royal Taste Dim Sum (ราช รส ติ่ ม ซำ) (Utarakit Rd., On the river promenade, approx. 100 m north of the ESSO gas station). The restaurant offers a good selection of steamed specialties, but only for breakfast / early lunch. There is no menu, the bamboo baskets are prepared on the table, you grab what you want to eat and give the pile to the employees for preparation.Open: daily: 06: 00-12: 00.
- 5 Uno restaurant, 10, 1 Maharaj Rd, Tambon Pak Nam, Meuang, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand. Tel.: 66 86 9419650. Spaghetti Carbonara and Bolognese are on the menu of every tourist restaurant. But if you want to consciously eat pasta, you should head for this restaurant.Open: daily: 11: 00-23: 00.
- 6 Boom steak (8/7 Maharaj Rd, Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand). The typical locally furnished restaurant (you would actually walk past) has an amazingly thick menu and offers a whole range of steaks and even bratwurst.Open: daily: 10:30 am-9: 30 pm.
nightlife
Nightlife in Krabi is limited to visiting the tourist-oriented bars and restaurants in the city center. There is a small hotspot at the 1 Intersection of Utarakit Rd and Chao Fah Alley.
- 2 Cozy bar (Utarakit, Rd., Approx. 50 m from Pak Up Hostel). The bar offers cozy sitting areas where you can enjoy your drinks half-lying down. The bar and its stools are conveniently arranged at the entrance so that you can also enjoy a view of the street. Happy hour is also available.
accommodation
There are many hotels and guest houses in the Thanon Utarakit at the pier and in the side streets. In the meantime, a few new hotels with good value for money have been built further north of it near the river.
Cheap
- 1 Pak-Up Hostel (แพ็ ค อั พ โฮ ส เท ล), 87 Thanon Utarakit, Paknam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Krabi 81000. Tel.: 66 (0)75 611 955, Email: [email protected].
Modern dorms, with a rooftop bar. Popular meeting place for backpackers.Check-in: 14:00.Check-out: 11:00.Price: from 200 baht per bed per night. - 2 K.R. Mansion (โรงแรม เค. อา ร์. แมนชั่น), 52/1 Chao Fa Road, Tambon Pak Nam, Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000. Tel.: 66 (0)81 477 14 41, Email: [email protected]..Cheap and good accommodation near the city center with a good restaurant and rooftop bar.Price: 200-550 ฿.
- 3 Blue Juice Guesthouse and Dive Center (Blue Juice Guesthouse and Dive Center), 1/1 Chao Fa Road, T.Paknam, Amphur Muang, Krabi, 81000. Tel.: 66 (0)94 317 66 88, 66 (0)86 973 44 12, Email: [email protected].
Guest house, restaurant and diving center in one.Price: from 10 €.
medium
- 4 Apo hotel (APO Hotel), 189 Uttarakit Road, Muang, Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000. Tel.: 66 (0)75 631 189, Email: [email protected].Nice hotel on the river, a bit noisy through the street.Price: from 850.
- 5 Krabi Cozy Place (โรงแรม กระบี่ โคซี่ เพล), 67/9 Isara Road, Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, 67/9 ถนน อิ ศ รา ต. ปากน้ำ อ. เมือง จ. กระบี่ 81000. Tel.: 66 (0)75 623 974, 66 (0)75 623 973, 66 (0)81 903 57 35, Fax: 66 (0)75 623 975, Email: [email protected]..Quiet, yet central.
- 6 Krabi Seabass Hotel (กระบี่ ซี บา ส โฮ เท ล), 273 Uttarakit Rd Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000. Tel.: 66 (0)75 620 026, Email: [email protected].New hotel north of the city center with a pool and good value for money.Accepted payment methods: VISA, Mastercard.
- 7 Maritime Park & Spa Resort, 1 Tungfah Road, Muang Krabi, Krabi 81000. Tel.: 66 75 62 00 28 35, Fax: 66 (0)75 612 992, Email: [email protected]..The large resort is located north of the city center with a beautiful view of the karst cliffs and offers a large pool area, but is a bit old and mainly accommodates Asian package tourists. A moped or taxi is necessary to get to the city center.Price: from ฿ 2,000.
Upscale
- 8 Islanda Hideaway Resort, 177-177 / 1 Moo 3 (Khlong Kam), Khlong Prasong, Krabi, 81000. Tel.: 66 (0)89 614 23 33, Email: [email protected]..The resort is quietly located opposite the city on an island (Moo3) and offers 29 spacious bungalows (64 to 67m²) of various categories. The island can be explored with the free bicycles. It also offers gym, spa, hairdresser, bar / lounge and games room.Price: 3,200-4,800 ฿.
health
- 1 Krabi Hospital (โรง พยาบาล กระบี่), 325 Utarakit Rd, Tambon Pak Nam, อำเภอ เมือง กระบี่ Chang Wat Krabi 81000. Tel.: 66 (0)75 626 700..
- 2 Krabi Nakharin International Hospital (โรง พยาบาล กระบี่ นครินทร์ อินเตอร์ เน ชั่ น เเ น ล), 1 Soi Pisanpop, Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000. Tel.: 66 (0)75 626 555..Private clinic.Open: open all day.
- 3 Mho Surat Ear Throat Nose Clinical Medicine, 157, Maharaj Road, Tambon Paknam, Amphoe Mueng Krabi, Krabi, 81000, 81000, Thailand. Tel.: 66 75 620496. ENT doctor.
- 4 Joy Dental Clinic (คลินิก ทันต กรรม), Utarakit Rd, Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand. Tel.: 66 75 623456. Dentist.Open: Mon-Sat: 9 am-8pm; Sun: 09: 00-17: 00.
Practical advice
Authorities, post, etc.
- 5 Krabi Province Immigration. The agency is modern, clean, professional and well-equipped. The waiting times are moderate (rarely more than 10 people). Free wi-fi.Open: Mon-Fri, 08: 30-12: 00 and 13: 00-16: 30.
- 6 Thailand Post (Uttrakit Rd, one block from Chao Fa Rd). Swiss Post also offers shipping packaging and accessories.
Services
- 7 Yui Pha Hom Laundry Service, 211 Maharaj Rd, Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000 (right next to the Japanese restaurant). Tel.: 60 91 991 0995. Reliable washing service (45 ฿ / kg).Open: Mon-Sat: 7 am-7pm; Sun: 07: 00-17: 00.
trips
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Various small travel agencies offer day packages for excursions. You are picked up in the morning with the pickup, then you go to a sight, there may be something to eat.
- 1 Railay Beach (อ่าว ไร่ เล).The beautiful beach is a popular destination for day trips. In addition to the beach stay, there are opportunities for rock climbing and a climbing / hiking trail to a beautiful viewpoint and a lagoon. The settlement is located approx. 8 km west of Krabi and can only be reached by sea. Longtail boats start at the north Chao Fah Park Pier (Price per person: 150 ฿; 30 minutes).
- 2 Ao Nang - The former fishing village has meanwhile blossomed from a backpacker beach to the most important tourist destination in Krabi province. Ao Nang offers two beaches and a wide variety of resorts and hotels. The pickups to Ao Nang start on 8 7-Eleven on the main road (Maharaj Rd), but take an arch to the pier and through the pub district. Price: 50 ฿
- 11 Wat Tham Suea (วัด ถ้ำ เสือ).Worth seeing facility just outside of Krabi (7 km north of the city center) with an impressive all-round view of the landscape and the mountains of Krabi province. The temple is located on a hill, to reach it you have to climb a 278 meter high staircase with 1237 steps, some of which are very steep. Sufficient drinking liquid should be carried with you for the ascent. It is named after a cave at the foot of the temple with (apparent) prints of tiger paws. This cave belongs to a wat. According to tradition, wild tigers used to live here. There is a Chinese pagoda behind the temple. In a small side valley there is a circular path to some hermit dwellings. You can use a moped (taxi) to get there. The brown pickups also go from the city center to the temple. The route is also written on the cars in English.
- 12 Wat Sai Thai (วัด ไส ไทย)..20 km northwest of the city, with a reclining Buddha statue.
- 13 Krabi King Cobra Show (กระบี่ คิง ค อบ ร้า โชว์, 243 4203, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000). Tel.: 60 81 0807461. Snake farm (13 km west of the city).Open: daily: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 14 Khao Phanom Bencha National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาพนม เบญจา) (a good 20 km north of the city).The national park offers caves and a waterfall. You can explore it as a day tour including a hike. A private taxi for the tour is ฿ 2,500; There are also multi-day tours including a summit hike.
- The 15 Emerald pool and the 16 Krabi Hot Springs are popular places for swimming, but 60 kilometers from the city. Taxis offer the ride there.
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- 17 Fossil Shell Cemetery (สุสาน หอย). 40 million years ago there was a fresh water swamp with many mussels. These can now be found as fossils embedded as a layer in slabs of limestone. It's a bit out of town and can be reached by moped or taxi.
- 18 Phi Hua To Cave, Ao Luek Tai, Ao Luek District, Krabi 81110, Thailand (Close to Hwy 4 direction Phang-nga, about 50 km from Krabi). The cave is surrounded by mangrove swamps and can be reached by boat or kayak. In the cave you can see prehistoric rock paintings depicting animals and people.Open: open from 10:00.
- In Nuea Khlong, southwest of the airport, there is an impressive one 19 Chinese pagoda with a total of 12 floors.
Web links
- http://www.krabicity.go.th - Krabi Official Website
