Introduction
on your trip to southern Thailand, you may have decided to visit Trang as well. If you want to have a picturesque and dreamy experience in Thailand, this place is just for you. It is recommended by both tourists and travelers as one of the must-see destinations all over the country. Many have heard about Phuket, sumac, and Krabi. Although, Trang is a less discovered place and a road less traveled by the common tourist. Making it a hidden treasure among them much beauty of this land. The beaches are pristine and calm. If you have seen photos of underwater weddings, this place has been probably its performance land. There is remarkable underwater beauty held in the heart of Trang reefs.
This city has a rich cultural background and is well connected to the rest of the southern cities. The old part of this town holds many architectures left behind from the historic presence of great men. Although there are developments as well as taking place. Food, culture, historical attraction and above all exceptional natural beauty are strong attraction points of Trang.
Here is a list of top ten things to do in Trang;
- Hat Chao Mai National Park
This national park has much to offer; from the hot springs of Kuan Khang to karst cliffs and mangrove forests embracing this park all over. You can hire an island hopping tour to get around the place and benefit from this island. Pah Meng is the best beach on this island. Many of the travelers use this island as their starting point to surrounding remarkable island such as; Kuh Muk, Koh Kradan and Koh Chuak.
- The most beautiful island of Trang Koh Kradan
The white a shining sand and crystal clear water of the sea has made this island ranked as one of the Thailand best islands as well as Trang’s best island. It is both beautiful on the beach and grooves of this island as well as the underwater and famous beauty of Koh Kradan. This place has been recorded on the Guinness book for an under the water marriage held through the month of February. This place is dear to many of whom visit for their own agenda.
- Morakot Cave
This cave is made out of the stone of marble. It is located near Koh Mook. Morakot cave translates into Emerald cave literally for that to English. There is only a tight entrance to this cave; there is no possibility of taking a boat ride directly to the inside; you can either swim to enter or if you prefer a ride, you can go in with a kayak. The entrance is as well, very dark and narrow. It is highly recommended to follow a guide for entering this cave. Although in the end, there is a huge reward; a lush groove forest and a white sand beach along with a very tall cliff. This is a true meaning of a hidden gem in action. The best time to visit the cave is known to be around 10 am to 2 pm; this way you can see the emerald green color of the sun’ reflection on the walls of the cave,
- Koh Ma and Koh Chauk snorkeling
These are tiny islands with enchanting beauty beneath the sea that attracts most of the people. There is a connective rope to support you between the two islands while you are mesmerized with the colorful world of marine life.
- Dugong spotting visit
This is one of the most magical experiences that many claims are unlike anything else in the wildlife. As you enter the city, you may have noticed many statues, logos, and souvenirs made in the form of the dugong. The reason is that this animal is in fact near extinction and the only left is in Trang. There is a total number of 100 dugongs throughout.
- Food and cultural cuisine
Like any other part of Thailand, Trang as well as much to offer when it comes to spicy and tangy flavor of food. You can walk by the Sino-Portuguese structures in this city and watch the charm of the old school ambient present in this place. Trang is a multicultural place offering democracy of religion to its inhabitants; you can find Chinese Buddhist shrines, Muslim mosques along with Trang churches.
The local market has much to offer from the various cuisines and specialize. The locals eat Dim Sum and Coffee as their breakfast. Vegetarian colorful cuisines to spicy pork dishes all rooted in the cultural diversity of this place.
- Legacy of Kantang
This legacy is a story of the revolution in an economy that a man named Sim Bee started. He was later famous as kantang. This man brought the first rubber tree from Malaysia and started the farming of rubber in Thailand. This revolution was rooted in Trang. You can get his foremen resident in the city close by Mahistsaraphaki museum.
- Trang peninsula botanic garden
This site in other an interesting attraction of this place; you can enjoy the well-oxygenated air and lush green of this botanical garden. It is an advanced complex and no less than a well-recognized jungle.
- Le Khao Kop Cave
This cave is considered fortunate according to Chinese belief. That is the reason going through the cave amazing stalactites and stalagmites in a 350-meter stretch is called as walking under the dragon belly.
- Ban Na Menu Sri Weaving
The women of this village have a tradition of weaving their own fabric; it is usually done for important occasions nowadays. Although before was a common craft among these people. Their patterns on these fabrics are unique and phenomenon.
Conclusion
Trang is less known from many other destinations I Thailand; although it has even more to offer. If you are not only seeking nightlife and parties from Thailand, Trang may be a perfect destination for you.
