The Limestone Mountains in Phang Nga Bay

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Khao Khian is a cliff overlooking the sea where there are prehistoric paintings of various kinds of animals on the cliff face.

A study by the Department of Fine Arts has indicated that these paintings are over 3,000 years old. They are assumed to have been painted by sailors who moored their ships here to take shelter from the monsoon.

Khao Khian is a part of Phang Nga Bay National Park. It is about 87 km from Phuket and about 9 km from the Phang Nga Town.

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Koh Phanak is one of the popular and beautiful islands for exploring by kayak or canoe. Koh Phanak offers a spectacular view around the island with stalactites and cliffs.

The attractive points are numerous caves and lagoons around the island. Some can be kayaked under and some need to be climbed to get inside. The well-known cave Thalae Nai Cave, is famous for its emerald pond within the boundary walls of limestone cliffs. Nearby caves worth visiting are Pha Man Cave, Ice Cream Cave, and Phet Cave.

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Khao Ma Chu is a limestone hill with a shape similar to a little puppy.

Khao Ma Chu resembles a dog's body with a bushy tail.

Khao Ma Chu is a striking rock formation located on the way to Koh Panyi.

Khao Ma Chu is a striking rock formation located on the way to Koh Panyi.

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