Thailand Guide
Southern Thailand: the Andaman coast
Krabi town
The estuarine town of KRABI is both provincial capital and major hub for onward travel to some of the region's most popular islands and beaches, including Ko Phi Phi, Ko Lanta, Ao Nang, and Railay. So efficient are the transport links that you don't really need to stop here, but it also makes an appealing base, strung out along the west bank of the Krabi estuary, with mangrove-lined shorelines to the east, craggy limestone outcrops on every horizon, and plenty of guest houses. The dramatically sited Tiger Cave Temple at Wat Tham Seua is also quite nearby.
Krabi is at its busiest during high season, from November to February, a period that officially begins with the annual Krabi Berk Fah Andaman festival, a week of festivities featuring parades and outdoor concerts, and climaxes at Loy Krathong, the nationwide festival celebrated in late October or early November.
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