The Natural Environment
Trang is the ideal destination for nature lovers and visitors who enjoy exploring areas of natural beauty. Large areas of the province are designated national parks and forest reserves, preserving a variety of unique eco-systems from mangrove swamps to virgin rain torests. In addition, visitors can be charmed by the glistening waterfalls and exquisite caves carved out of the limestone.
While some of the national parks are easy to visit, others are up to three hours drive from the hotel and are more of a soft adventure experience, requiring treks and some degree of strenuous activity. Nevertheless, driving through the countryside in Trang is in itself an experience. The area is completely undeveloped from a tourist perspective and the roads have little traffic so that you can enjoy the scenic beauty of mountains, forests and large scale rubber plantations. The areas outlined below are those, which are more easily accessible.
Mountains and Jungles
Khao Chong Wildlife Centre
Located twenty kilometers to the east of Trang town on the Pattalung Road, this park is noted for it’s trekking opportunities and offers visitors the chance to follow trails through the forest, past streams and waterfalls. There is also a small zoo of animals native to the forest and a nature study centre.
Khao Pu , Khao Ya
National Park
Situated between Trang and Pattalung provinces, this park covering almost seven hundred kilometers was set up as a conservation area in 1982. The park is rich in bird life with 125 species being sighted including the rare black eagle. Spectacular caves can be seen, including Ruen Thep Nimit and Nai Phud, plus there are a number of impressive waterfalls. Fifty kilometers further into the park there is a breeding centre for wildlife.
Ban Khuan
Khaeng Hot Springs
Easily accessible from the resort, the minerals in the water have developed into interesting emerald green growths, submerged in the water. A small centre is being built so that guests can “take the waters” and enjoy a traditional Thai massage at this scenic spot.
