Phang Nga Mountains

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Khao Chang (elephant mountain), a limestone mountain about 500 meters in height, is considered a symbol of Phang Nga. Its shape resembles a large crouching elephant with its head turned to the southwest. Inside the mountain is a dark, long cave, named Tham Peung Chang, which is full of stalactites and stalagmites.
Khao Chang is located behind the old City Hall in the south of Phang Nga Town.

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Khao Luang is a beautiful view point on Island No. 4 of Similan from which you can see the whole island.
On the way up there is a sign for support and services for tourists. The view point is an ideal place to enjoy the sunset.
Khao Luang View Point is accessible by a 30-minute walk from the National Park Office.

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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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Khao Phing Kan is a steep limestone mountain which is split into two halves at the base.

There are some souvenir and beverage shops available on Khao Phing Kan (James Bond Island); there is also a bridge linking the beach and pier where you can view the scenery. Looking out to the sea you see Khao Tapu, a nail-shaped island, a solitary pillar in the sea.
The Phang Nga Bay Tour usually takes about half a day and you can enjoy the famous attractions nearby such as Koh Hong and Koh Panak on the way back.

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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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At the southern end of Phang Nga city a set of attractive limestone mountains catches the eye. There are several caves and small streams as well as a large flock of monkeys.
In the 162 rai of Srinakarin Park visitors can enjoy a relaxing place which is very suitable for children, too. In the sheer cliff mountains one can walk through from one side of the cave to the other, viewing the stalagmite and stalactite formations on the way. Near to this cave is a smaller cave named Tham Luk Sua (tiger's cub cave) which also has stalagmites and stalactites. Streams which include fresh water, brackish water, and salty water, run through the caves; the salt water comes from higher sea tides and is why a variety of sea animals live here.
A bridge has been constructed crossing the streams to connect the caves. There are also many monkeys that frequent the front of this cave. The park has spacious grounds with beautiful trees providing shade and many varieties of flowering plants. Golden Hopea trees and Theptaro trees, which are symbolic of the Phang Nga countryside can be seen here also.
For recreation there are also two climbing routes, a jogging path and a small food-stall market around lunch time.
Srinakarin Park is next to the junction of H415 leading to Thap Put and Krabi.

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Phu Ta Jor is a mountain in Kapong district in Phang Nga Province. Phu Ta jor belongs to Khlong Phanom National Park which is mainly in Surat Thani Province. Phu Ta Jor is famous for the fog rising from the valley in the morning. A track for 4 wheel vehicles leads up to the 963 m high mountain. From the highway H401 the distance to the mountain is signposted as 25 km.

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