Is This Krabi’s Most Beautiful Beach?
The allure of Krabi’s Hong Beach – apart from its striking white sand and impossibly clear waters – is intensified by the fact that you can’t stay there. The good news is that the beach can be reached in 30-60 minutes from Ao Nang, depending on the type of boat you travel on.
Situated within a National Marine Park in Thailand’s Andaman Sea, Hong Beach is located on Koh Hong island. Its forested karst cliffs provide a stunning backdrop for a truly picture-postcard beach.
Things to Do at Hong Beach
- Get here as early as possible in the morning, when the serenity and calm of Koh Hong is best experienced
- Snorkel in the beautiful, crystal clear lagoon at the northern end of the beach
- Gaze out from the powdery white beach, across the blue beyond
- Take the boat around the island and visit the hemmed in Hong Lagoon (best at high tide)
- Walk up to the island’s viewpoint platform for stunning vistas of the islands to the north
Key Points
- Orientation: South facing
- Length: 450 metres (approx)
- Access: Longtail boat, Speedboat
- Sand: Soft and white
- Water: Calm and clear
- Must do: Viewpoint
Where to Stay
It is not currently possible to stay on Hong Beach (or Koh Hong island) and this is unlikely to change. There are no commercial hotels or bungalows allowed here, as the island is part of a protected National Marine Park.
Who Should Visit Hong Beach?
This beach is ideal for –
- Those seeking a relaxing day at an idyllic and very scenic location
- Swimmers and snorkellers, looking for calm and clear waters
- Those who are happy to travel a moderate distance by boat to get here
How to Get Here
Hire a private speedboat or longtail boat from nearby Ao Nang, Krabi. The travel time is around 30-60 minutes, respectively.
Alternatively, visit as part of a sightseeing / snorkelling day trip from Ao Nang (Krabi) or either of the Koh Yao islands to the east.
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