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Ao Nang Guide
Everything you need to know about Ao Nang
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Ao Nang is Krabi's vibrant tourist centre. It has the relaxed vibe of a small town, the beauty of a beach resort, the modern comforts of home, and the friendliness that sets Thailand apart.
The town itself is small; a 30 minutes-long stroll takes you from one end to the other. Given that floating buildings are impractical and sheer cliffs don't readily lend themselves to development, this paradise won't be paved over anytime soon.
By road, Ao Nang is just minutes from Krabi Town and Klong Muang Beach and mere seconds to Noppharat Thara Beach. Via the sea, Railay's beaches - including Ton Sai - and a grab bag of small, intimate islands are nearby. Pick a direction and give your waterborne taxi thirty minutes. A world of adventure waits.
Where to Stay in Ao Nang (Editor's Hotel Guide)
As the first holiday resort area in Krabi, Ao Nang has a range of accommodation from basic bungalows to smart resorts and guesthouses. Ao Nang's development has been carefully managed to keep the resort free of the high-rises which have blighted other places. A number of low-rise hotels have incorporated Thai-style design features and offer good value for the money. (More)
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What to See &
Do in Ao Nang
Room service can bring you food, ice, and small items on special request but seeing the sights and participating in the action will require – brace yourself – getting out bed. And it’s worth the effort. Reached by a short stroll or a respectable hike, in the belly of a boat or the back of a truck, the Krabi experience is never far away. Read on for a taste of what to do and how to get there, because no matter how high your opinion of the room service staff, they can’t actually move mountains. (More)
Ao Nang Dining
You will not go hungry in Ao Nang. Whether your appetite finds you gravitating towards rice or fleeing from it, options abound. Ambiance ranges from street side cafeteria to upscale class replete with candles and - gasp! - real cloth napkins. (More)
Ao Nang Nightlife
Ao Nang's nightlife is as crazy as Krabi gets. But it's not Bangkok, Pattaya, nor Phuket; not even close. It's mild-mannered and mellow. It's watching the sunset, shooting a game of pool, and meeting new people from all parts of the globe. (More)
Shopping in Ao Nang
Shopping is excruciating enough in an air-conditioned mega-mall. It would be inhumane, impossible, even torturous, under the tropical sun. Wait for the sunshades to retract, the umbrellas to fold, and the sun to retreat. Bargain without being under the influence of sunstroke. (More)
