Travel Reference
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Khao Sok National Park
Trek through ancient forest in
Khao Sok
, encountering exotic birds, wildlife, and
orchids. Bird-watchers will be delighted to see several species of hornbill, while long-
tail macaque monkeys and gibbons swing through the trees above. Paddle Asia offers
a popular soft adventure tour for spotting wildlife, as well as tailored trips.
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Patong
Begin this stroll from the southern end of
Patong Beach
around dusk. As you walk
up the main beach road, you'll pass bustling open-air restaurants with the day's catch
displayed on ice, and lively holiday crowds holding cocktails. Turn right onto hedon-
istic Bangla Road and spend some time people-watching.
Similan Islands
Best known for its exciting underwater sites, the
Similan Islands
also offer a few
hiking trails. On Ko Similan, the main island, a tree-lined path winds up to a view-
point with breathtaking vistas. The best part, of course, is that you'll see hardly a soul
on your way up.
Khao Lak
A number of hiking trails can be found in and around Khao Lak, including a popular
scenic forest path starting near the base of the 33-ft (10-m) tall Chong Fah Waterfall.
Sturdy shoes help while walking on the rough jungle trails here. In the past, Buddhist
monks maintained forest retreats in the area; the ruins of these shelters can still be
seen.
