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Ao Nang Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

subdistrict in Mueang Krabi district, Krabi province, Thailand

About Ao Nang

FormallyAo Phra Nang("Princess Bay") although everybody uses the short form, Ao Nang. It is the most "Westernized" beach in Krabi, originally a backpacker hotspot the area has moved upmarket due to the proximity of Krabi airport. While not quite as scenic asRai Leh, there is some cheap accommodation, many good restaurants, easy transport and travel/tour agencies ready to cater to your every whim, making it a good base for exploring Krabi. Orienting yourself in Ao Nang is easy: almost everything is either along Ao Nang and Nopparat Thar Beaches, which run roughly northwest-southeast, adjacent to Ao Nang Road (Rte 4203) which goes east, then north from the southeast end of the beach. Longtail boats arrive and depart from the beach at either end of Ao Nang Beach. An impassable headland and Kh

Top Attractions in Ao Nang

Explore the best things to see and do in Ao Nang:

  • Andaman Camp and Cruise
  • Ao Nang Beach
  • Ao Nang Thai Cookery School
  • Aqua Vision Dive Centre
  • Fossil Shell Beach
  • Kon-Tiki Diving and Snorkeling Center
  • Ko Phi Phi
  • Krabi Fruit Carving

Where to Eat in Ao Nang

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Amp & Aing
  • 🍴Ao Nang Landmark Night Market
  • 🍴Ao Nang Mosque Market
  • 🍴A. One Restaurant
  • 🍴Carnivore
  • 🍴esan food & cooking

Where to Stay in Ao Nang

  • 🏨Ananta Burin Resort
  • 🏨Ao Nang All Seasons Beach Resort
  • 🏨Ao Nang Palace Hotel
  • 🏨AoNang Paradise Home
  • 🏨Aonang Smile Hotel
  • 🏨Aonang Terrace Hotel

Ao Nang Travel Guide Sections

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