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Bokkhorani National Park
Covers 37.5
rai (1 rai = 160 square meters) in Tambon Ao Leuk Tai, one
kilometer from the Tambon Ao Leuk Neua Market intersection on the
Ao Luk Sak road. The park is shady and forested by many different
species of trees growing around the attractive pool after which
the park is named, the Sa Bokkhorani .Species include the wild
gardenia, asoka, and Apocynaceae. The Sah Bohk Korani flows
through a winding passage in the mountain. At the north end of the
pool is a footprint of the Buddha carved in wood near the little
temple sacred to Jao Pho To Yuan - To Chong
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 Tham
Phi Hua To or Tham Hua Kalok
This is a big cave with
many grottos in a mountain surrounded by water and mangrove
forests. Formerly a ghost with an impressively large skull
resided in the cave, from which comes its name; pihua toh means
big-headed ghost. Also of interest are the many prehistoric
colored pictures of men, animals, and various limbs and organs
that decorate the walls. Shells in great numbers, on top of the
other, are another feature of this cave. To visit Pi Hua Toh,
board a ferry at Bor Tor Pier.
Tham
Phet
Is 3 kilometers from the
intersection at Ao Luk Nua market. The cave's front has Buddhist
statues and the cave walls are of a stone that reflects light with
the same dazzling beauty as diamond, hence the name; Pet is Thai
for diamond. To visit the cave, procure a guide from the Tarnbohk
Korani National Park and be sure to bring a flashlight or torch.
 Tham
Lod Nua - Tham Lod Tai
Lie 2 kilometers distant
from the district offices on the Ao Luk-Laem Sak road near the
watercourse of Klong Ta Prahng. There are two caves :Tham Lod Nua
: This beautiful cave winds back on itself like an elbow. Tham Lod
Tai : is a limestone tunnel longer and narrower than one of the
same name in Phang-nga Bay. The cave mouth has stalactites and
stalagmites and a boulder shaped like the quarter moon lying on
its side. Visit this cave when the water is low by boarding a
long tail boat at Bor Tor Pier ; the journey takes only 10
minutes.
 Tham
Chao Le
Is west of Laem Sak Cape
in a beautiful bay surrounding with limestone mountains. Inside
are stalactites and stalagmites, as well as prehistoric paintings
of people, animals, and geometric. These paintings are thought to
be somewhat more recent than those found in Pi Hua Toh Cave. To
visit the cave, take a regularly scheduled boat from the Sapan Pla
of Fishing Pier at Laem Sak Cape; travel time is about 15 minutes.
Song
Pi Nong Cave or Poon Nua Tai
Lies west of Pi Hua Cave
Toh. Inside were found human skeleton remains, pottery, earrings,
and bronze bracelets.
 Sua
Noi Cave
This cave is 2 kilometers distant from Hua Galok cave in Ban Bor
Tor and is the site of a monastery and meditation center. The
front is formed by a broad outcropping in the hill. The area
outside is peaceful and quiet; inside, the cave is beautiful.
Many old pottery remains have been found here.
Toh
Luang Cave
In Ban Nop, Tambon Klong
Hin. This cave has three levels, each of which abounds in
stalactites and stalagmites. Some resemble Buddhist monks, others
look like legendary multi headed serpents. Here stayed Jao Por
Toh Luang, after whom the cave took its name.
Hua
Galok Nai Cave or Bun Mak CaveHua Galok Nai Cave or Bun Mak Cave
Is only one hundred meters
from Pi Hua To cave. It was discover by a local villager named
Bun Mak. It is a large, dark cave filled with stalactites and
stalagmites. A large number of prehistoric pottery shards were
found in layers on the cave wall outcropping near the entrance.
These have distinctive line designs, are thicker, and coarser than
those found elsewhere.
 Talu
Island
The center of this island
has a 45 meter high hill, perforated by a 30 meter hole, thus its
name; Talu means to pass through. The island is noted for the
presence of swifts in large numbers that make the precious swallow
bird's nests used in the Chinese delicacy, Bird's Nest Soup.
Klong
Chai Kao
Is like Maya Bay in Koh Phi
Phi. A long tail boat can be taken through the cave to the other
side in about five minutes.
Mu Ko Hong
comprises a number of
large and small limestone islands. Ko Hong also called Lao Billeh
Island is the largest. These rugged islands are shaped like half
circles, forming bays in which there is both shallow and deep
water coral. Perfect for diving and fishing. The best known
islands besides Hong Island are : Lakkah or Sakkah; Lao Riem;
Pakka; and Lao Lahding Island. Boats leave for the Hong Islands
from Ao Nang Beach; the trip takes about one hour.
SuaNok
Cave or Thep Nimit Cave
Houses the Nimit Monastery, a
tunnel below the cave lets sea water enter so the walls are thick
with shells. Above is another large, dark cave, and off to the
side of that another fifty meters is Orahan Cave, which has more
strangely shaped stalactites and stalagmites than anywhere else.
They shine like lights and are very beautiful.
Garos Island
Is
off the eastern tip of Laem Sak. Ancient paintings of men and
animals are on the cliff walls facing Hin Bai Bay.
Daeng Island
Here is a fine sandy beach
25m long, and a passage through the cliff 70 meters wide and 20
meters high.
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