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Railay Beach
Railay
Cliff-framed beaches reached by boat.
Thailand · Krabi · Andaman Coast
Ao Nang
Krabi’s main beach town, the starting point for longtail trips to Railay and the islands.
Limestone cliffsIsland hoppingRailay by boat
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Beaches
Ao Nang Beach
Ao Nang
Main beach with longtail boats.
Beaches
Nopparat Thara Beach
Ao Nang
Long, quieter beach.
Culture
Tiger Cave Temple
Krabi Town
Hilltop shrine with 1,260 steps.
Culture
Phra Nang Cave
Railay
Shrine in a beach cave.
Attractions
Hong Islands
Ao Nang
Island lagoon in a national park.
Attractions
Emerald Pool
Khlong Thom
Forest pool.
Shopping
Ao Nang Landmark Night Market
Ao Nang
Evening market.
City life
Ao Nang beachfront
Ao Nang
Bars and restaurants along the beach road.
Transport
Krabi Bus Terminal
Krabi Town
Main terminal for VIP coaches to Bangkok and southern towns.
Transport
Nopparat Thara Pier
Ao Nang
Ferries to Phi Phi, Phuket and Lanta.
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Top 10 attractions in Ao Nang
The main beach with cliffs and longtail boats.
Cliff-framed beaches reached only by boat.
A beach with a famous cave shrine.
Day trip to Poda, Chicken Island and Tup sandbar.
Lagoon and beaches in a national park.
A long, quieter beach next to Ao Nang.
1,260 steps to a hilltop shrine with views.
A natural pool in the forest.
World-famous limestone climbing.
Evening food and souvenirs.
Heritage & traditions
Top 10 culture in Ao Nang
A forest temple with meditation caves.
A shrine honoured by local fishermen.
Weekend market with food and music.
A Muslim fishing village across the river from Krabi Town.
Coastal Moken and Urak Lawoi traditions.
Local batik workshops.
Grilled fish, prawns and southern curries.
Spicy dishes such as gaeng som and gaeng tai pla.
Traditional boats still used on the coast.
A provincial festival held around November.
Geography
Coast & cliffs
Ao Nang lies west of Krabi Town on the Andaman coast, surrounded by limestone karsts and islands.
Weather
Best seas from November to April; the monsoon (May–October) brings rougher water.
Culture & heritage
Coastal traditions
Fishing communities, many Muslim, shape the area’s food and village life.
Temple etiquette
Cover shoulders and knees, remove shoes where requested and speak quietly. Ask before photographing people or ceremonies.
Protect the reef
Do not touch or stand on coral, use reef-safe sunscreen and take rubbish back with you.
City life: bars & restaurants
Bars & nightlife
Beachfront bars and live-music venues along the main road; Railay has small chill-out bars.
Restaurants
Seafood restaurants and international food along the beachfront.
To, from & around Ao Nang
To & from Ao Nang
Krabi International Airport is about 30–40 minutes away. Ferries link to Phi Phi, Phuket and Koh Lanta from Nopparat Thara Pier.
Getting around
Songthaews run to Krabi Town; longtail boats go to Railay from the beach.