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Hua Galok Nai Cave or Bun Mak Cave
Is only one hundred meters from Pi Hua To cave. It was discover by a local villager maned Bun Mak. It is a large,
dark cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites. A large number of prehistoric pottery shards were found in layers on
the cave wall outcropping near the entrance. These have distinctive line designs, are thicker, and coarser than those
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Toh Luang Cave
In Ban Nop, Tambon Klong Hin. This cave has three levels, each of which abounds in stalactites and stalagmites.
Some resemble Buddhist monks, others look like legendary multi headed serpents. Here stayed Jao Por Toh Luang, after
whom the cave took its name.
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Sua Noi Cave
This cave is 2 kilometers distant from Hua Galok cave in Ban Bor Tor and is the site of a monastery and meditation center.
The front is formed by a broad outcropping in the hill. The area outside is peaceful and quiet; inside, the cave is
beautiful. Many old pottery remains have been found here.
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SuaNok Cave
or Thep Nimit Cave
Houses the Nimit Monastery, a tunnel below the cave lets sea water enter so the walls are thick with shells. Above is
another large, dark cave, and off to the side of that another fifty meters is Orahan Cave, which has more strangely shaped
stalactites and stalagmites than anywhere else. They shine like lights and are very beautiful.
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Klong Chai Kao
Is like Maya Bay in Koh Phi Phi. A long tail boat can be taken through the cave to the other side in about five minutes.
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Garos Island
Is off the eastern tip of Laem Sak. Ancient paintings of men and animals are on the cliff walls facing Hin Bai Bay.
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Talu Island
The center of this island has a 45 meter high hill, perforated by a 30 meter hole, thus its name; Talu means to pass through.
The island is noted for the presence of swifts in large numbers that make the precious swallow bird's nests used in the
Chinese delicacy, Bird's Nest Soup.
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Daeng Island
Here is a fine sandy beach 25 meters long, and a passage through the cliff 70 meters wide and 20 meters high.
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Mu
Ko Hong
Comprises a number of large and small limestone islands. Ko Hong also called Lao Billeh Island is the largest. These
rugged islands are shaped like half circles, forming bays in which there is both shallow and deep water coral. Perfect
for diving and fishing. The best known islands besides Hong Island are : Lakkah or Sakkah; Lao Riem; Pakka; and Lao
Lahding Island. Boats leave for the Hong Islands from Ao Nang Beach; the trip takes about one hour. |