Hat Ao Yang - Tham Khao Wong
Hat Ao Yang
Hat Ao Yang is a small beach some 2 kilometres before the park.
Cool and shady, it offers accommodation facilities for visitors.
Hat Khung Wiman, Hat Khung Kraben, Hat Laem Sadet and Hat Chao Lao
These are all peaceful beaches in Tha Mai district and clustered in
an area about 30 kilometres from town. At Km. 310 of Highway No.
3 is a right turn into Highway No. 3399 which leads to the area.
Or one can proceed from Tha Mai district on the route passing through Wang Tanot dam.
There are accommodation facilities for tourists, particularly
at Hat Chao Lao where there are several hotels and bungalows to choose from.
About one kilometre off shore from Hat Chao Lao are ranges of shallow water
coral reefs covering an area of 14 square kilometres. Glass-bottomed boats are available.
Over at Ao Khung Kraben are nature trails to study mangrove areas
Tham Khao Wong
Tham Khao Wong at Ban Khao Wongkot, Kaeng Hang Maeo district,
is part of the Khao Chamao-Khao Wong National Park.
About 40 kilometres before reaching Chanthaburi town on Highway No.3 at Km. 286
(Ban Kong Din) is a left turn to the park, 11 kilometres further on.
Or take a turn at Km. 288 (Talat Na Yai Arm) instead.
From the cave proceed on foot to see the caves themselves. Advice could
be obtained from park officials.
Khao Wong is a group of limestone hills standing in circular cluster with cliffs
and caves containing stalagmites and stalactites. There are passages connecting
some of the chambers. The walking trails outside offer views of varied plantlife.
For those intending to explore the caves, torches are advisable as there are
no natural lights inside. The best time to go cave-exploring is between February and April,
after which they tend to be flooded.
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