Koh Lanta The Charm Of Sea And The Way Of Life
Koh Lanta, an island with more than a beautiful sea that is rich in culture and still maintains the traditional way of life in an ancient community over 100 years old. It is a large island that has been inhabited for a long time. There are both Koh Lanta Yai and Koh Lanta Noi.
This island is a picturesque island where you will find long stretches of white sand beaches, clear blue water at Koh Lanta, tourists can try exotic diving to see marine life and exotic coral reefs. that most tourists want to experience. Let’s go to know Koh Lanta together.
1. Superb Landmarks in Koh Lanta
2. Getting to Koh Lanta
3. Activities in Koh Lanta
4. Conclusion
1. Superb Landmarks in Koh Lanta
Most tourist attractions are located on Koh Lanta Yai. Whether it’s a port for diving tours to nearby islands or the west coast beach that has developed into a tourist destination. It is well equipped with various facilities including accommodation, shops, restaurants and internet cafes what’s more outstanding is its beauty and tranquility as love at first sight that is imprinted just at first sight.
While Koh Lanta Noi will still maintain the traditional way of life allowing us to experience another atmosphere It is like two parallel worlds that are unique charms of Koh Lanta. We come to check in the important places when we have arrived at Koh Lanta.
1.1 Lanta Old Town (Lanta Old Town Community or Sri Raya Community)
It is a major tourist attraction of Koh Lanta. Because it is the ancient community of Koh Lanta. It has existed since the Chinese junk era over a hundred years old. People who live here are both Thai Buddhists and Muslims.
The community is wooden houses, on both sides of the road and the sea side. It will be a restaurant. protruding into the sea suitable for relaxing, taking pictures and selling many souvenirs. Every 7-9 March of every year, there will be an annual event “Lanta Lanta Fair” with a parade of community way of the past and cultural traditions of Koh Lanta people.
1.2 Ban Thung yee peng
Ban Thung yee peng is a small community, located by the sea on the east coast of Koh Lanta Yai, the main occupation is local fishery, rubber plantation. We can come and explore the local culture. There is a home stay to serve tourists.
Highlights for traveling here are ride an ancient gondola, eat food with villagers and is a place to learn nature, there is a walkway to see the mangrove forest and can take a long-tailed boat or kayak to see the surrounding area of Ban Thung yee peng to see the monkeys that live in this area as well.
1.3 Koh Lanta National Park or Laem Tanote
Laem Tanote is at the end of Koh Lanta Yai in the area of Koh Lanta National Park Office. There is a beautiful sandy beach behind the island. The wind blows cool and comfortable near the white lighthouse called Laem Tanote because there are a lot of palm sugar palm trees besides the white lighthouse that tourists have to take pictures.
There are also hiking trails to study nature and come to the beautiful sandy beach It is another point where watching the sunset is very beautiful.
1.4 Koh Mai Kaew Cave
It is a cave located at Moo 6 of Koh Lanta. It is a large cave. There are stalactites and stalagmites. And there is an adventure point to climb along the rock crevice to tourists. There are also diamond caves, underground caves, tunnel caves, and Nam Lod caves to experience different nature as well. It is considered another point for adventurous tourists.
1.5 Klong Jak Waterfall
It is the only waterfall in Koh Lanta, located in Klong Jark Beach on the way to Koh Lanta National Park. Going to Klong Jak Waterfall You have to walk about 1 kilometer because you have to walk into the forest. It is also a beautiful nature trail. The beauty of Klong Chak Waterfall depends on the amount of rain that falls during that time.
2. Getting to Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta is about 60 kilometers from Krabi. You can easily get to Koh Lanta from several ways. It is also possible to travel year-round. There are several ways to travel to Koh Lanta as follows:
2.1 Travel by minivan
The service covers expenses from hotels in Krabi town. Krabi Bus Station or Krabi Airport and passenger boat to Koh Lanta. You can choose a convenient time. The bus leaves every hour from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. upon arriving at the island a van driver will take you to your reserved hotel. We recommend that you write down the name of the hotel and show it to the driver to make your journey as smooth as possible.
2.2 Travel by car
The journey by car takes about 1 hour 30 minutes by driving south to Ban Hua Hin Pier. There is a car ferry available from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.) The boat takes about 25 minutes to drop off passengers at Koh Lanta Noi. Then drive across the bridge from Koh Lanta Noi to Koh Lanta Yai.
2.3 Travel by ferry
Available only during high season (November to April) the ferries depart from Klong Jilad Pier near Krabi town to Ban Saladan Pier. This is the main pier on Koh Lanta, offering 2 round trips per day (11.30 and 14.30). The journey takes about 2 hours and the fare is about 400-500 baht.
3. Activities in Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta has a variety of activities to choose, is one of the most famous places for diving and snorkeling in the world. In addition, Koh Lanta also has eco-tourism such as trekking and elephant ride, home stay tourism to learn life style with nature.
3.1 How good is Koh Lanta snorkeling?
Many divers have spoken of the beauty of the colors underwater when diving in the dive sites of Koh Lanta which is famous for its beauty ranked in the top 10 in the world, as well as, the tranquility of Koh Lanta.
The way of life of people on the island is interesting and the coexistence of people of many races sand beach nature and rich mountain forests. Therefore, it can be considered that Koh Lanta.
3.2 Elephant riding through the jungle of Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta has elephants offering tours in the forest of Koh Lanta people at Phra Ae Road, Mai Kaew cave and at the forest to the waterfall in Koh Lanta.
Occupies Klong Jak Beach before reaching Aow Phai Mai. Elephant riding through the jungle is an activity that both Thai and foreign tourists are very popular because besides being able to ride an elephant to see the fertility of the forest there is an elephant show take a walk to explore the cave and the path to the waterfall of Koh Lanta.
4. Conclusion
Koh Lanta can be considered complete in terms of resources and a variety of tourist attractions, plentiful food pure nature. There are many activities to choose from. It is enough to try to visit Koh Lanta and create good memories imprinted in the hearts of sea lovers. There is a charm of the story of the underwater world. and stories of life on earth miraculously.
