Sunday, September 20, 2009

Angthong National Marine Park (Mu Koh Angthong or หมู่เกาะอ่างทอง)

Angthong National Marine Park (Mu Koh Angthong or หมู่เกาะอ่างทอง) became a national park in 1980. It consists of 42 islands of which Koh Wua Talap (the island of the sleeping cow) is the largest one.

There is a nice beach with white sand on the island of Ao Kha and you will also find a small national park office and a camping site here.

North of this island you will find Koh Mae Koh. On this island there is a beautiful inner sea named Talay Nai. It is about seven meters deep and has a few viewpoints. It is worth visiting even if you'll have to walk (and sometimes almost climb) for some time to get there. There are also two beaches on this island suitable for swimming: Ao Na Thap and Ao Tham Rang.

Other examples of islands situated here are Koh Sam Sao (North of Koh Mae Koh with a few pleasant beaches) as well as Koh Prayad, Koh Hin Dap and Koh Kha further North.

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