Ao Nang & Koh Lanta City Guide

Ao Nang & Koh Lanta

Limestone cliffs and longtail boats, Railay and the Lanta coast, Tiger Cave Temple, tables worth booking and places to stay, in photos.

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Longtail boats at anchor as the sun sets over the Andaman Sea near Ao Nang

Pedal-boating on a lake framed by limestone peaks in the Krabi countryside

A sheer limestone cliff rising above green fields in the Krabi countryside

Pandan trees framing a calm bay, with limestone islands on the horizon, Andaman coast

A child on a rope-hung wooden plank over a garden pond in Krabi

Dark rocks in clear shallow water, with limestone islands in the distance, Andaman coast

A boat crew coming ashore at dusk, island silhouettes over the Andaman Sea

A wide, tree-shaded beach and seafront promenade on the Andaman coast near Ao Nang

Sunset over a wooded islet and the bay, seen from a terrace on the Krabi coast

Beachgoers on a small sandy cove below a rocky, wooded shore on the Andaman coast

A cat watching the sunset over a quiet bay on the Krabi coast

A raft drifting on a calm, jungle-lined waterway in the Krabi countryside

Limestone hills beyond a quiet lake, seen from a pedal boat in the Krabi countryside

Limestone islets off Ao Nang at dusk

Lantern-lit beachfront tables at 432 Restaurant & Bar at dusk

A table laid for dinner facing the sunset at 432 Restaurant & Bar

Clear water at Bamboo Beach, at the southern tip of Koh Lanta

Stilt houses of Koh Lanta Old Town over the water

Pool and palm gardens at Layana Resort & Spa

Aerial view of Railay's beach and cliffs

Buafah Restaurant lit up at dusk at Twin Lotus Resort, Klong Dao

The breakfast counter and dining room at Buafah Restaurant

A Beach Villa terrace facing the sea at Layana

A bell pavilion silhouetted at sunset above Ba Kan Tiang Beach, Koh Lanta

A salad served in a cast-iron pan at Café 8.98, Ao Nang

A bacon cheeseburger at Café 8.98

Aerial view of the pagoda at Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea)

Tomahawk steak with herbs and spices before grilling at Carnivore Steak & Grill

Longtail boats lined up on the sand at Railay

Aerial view of Layana on Long Beach, Koh Lanta

Forested headland and beach in Mu Ko Lanta National Park

Lobster and prawn bisque at Carnivore Steak & Grill

Paneer dosa with curry and chutneys at Govinda's Restaurant

Loft Sunpao Solo near Ao Nang: architect's rendering of the pool loft and carport

Longtail boats off Railay under a cloudy sky

A spread of vegetarian Indian dishes at Govinda's Restaurant

Steamed seafood curry in a young coconut at KoDam Kitchen

A boat beneath Railay's limestone towers

Pineapple fried rice with prawns at KoDam Kitchen

Macaques on a balustrade at Tiger Cave Temple

Loft Sunpao Solo: rendering of the open-plan living area

Railay's shoreline seen from the cliffs

A terrace table facing the limestone cliffs at Krua Phranang, Rayavadee

A seafood dish served at Krua Phranang

Loft Sunpao Duo near Ao Nang: rendering of the two-storey lofts among palms

A longtail boat close up with Railay Beach behind

The dining room at Raya Dining, Rayavadee

Raya Dining's open pavilion among the trees

The tiered pagoda at Tiger Cave Temple

A seafood pasta dish at The Grotto, Rayavadee

A Buddha statue among palms and ferns at Tiger Cave Temple

Loft Sunpao Duo: rendering of the dining area and indoor garden

A longtail boat in front of the Railay cliffs

Tables beneath the limestone overhang at The Grotto

The colourful dining room at Lae Lay Grill, Ao Nang

Two-bedroom pool villa for sale in Ao Nang: rendering of the pool terrace

Longtail boats at sunset on the Krabi coast

Sea view from the hillside setting of Lae Lay Grill

Terrace tables at Ristorante Venezia, Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra

Aerial view of Railay's bay, boats and limestone headland

The veranda of Ristorante Venezia

Colourful batik covers hanging from bamboo frames in Krabi

Two-bedroom pool villa in Ao Nang: rendering of the garden and pool at dusk

A gilded pagoda spire against a blue sky in Krabi

The dining room of SeaSky Restaurant at Layana Resort

SeaSky Restaurant open to the sea in the evening light

Green plains and hills seen from above in Krabi

Tom yum and Thai dishes at The Hilltop Ao Nang

A longtail boat and limestone islands off the Krabi coast

Grilled Black Angus beef at Umberto's Cuisine

Limestone cliffs over the sand at Railay Beach

A fresh salad bowl beside the menu at Yang Garden Restaurant, Saladan

A fish starter at Yang Garden Restaurant

Sunset over the islands seen from the Ao Thalane hills, Krabi

Beachfront tables at Rak Talay, Pimalai Resort

A table for two above the bay at Seven Seas, Pimalai

Limestone islets seen from the sea-view land in Ao Thalane, Krabi

The buffet and dining room at Spice N' Rice, Pimalai

Where to eat, stay and walk, with practical tips for your visit.

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