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The coastline of Krabi

Krabi, neighbourhood by neighbourhood

Where you stay changes your whole trip. 4 distinct areas, compared without the spin — so you book the right one.

Ao Nang Beach in Krabi with limestone cliffs along the shore and people walking on the sand

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Ao Nang

The hub of Krabi tourism — where the boats, food and nightlife are, and the easiest base for a first trip.

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The Krabi Town riverside promenade at dusk, with a pier, moored boats and mangroves across the water

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Krabi Town

The real, working town up the river — cheap, local, no beach, and the best night markets and transport links in the province.

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Aerial view of the Railay peninsula in Krabi, a towering karst headland above white-sand beaches and clear sea

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Railay

Krabi's cliff-locked peninsula — postcard beaches, world-class climbing, and no roads. Reachable only by boat, and worth it.

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Tubkaek Beach near Krabi at low tide, a longtail boat on calm water with karst islands lined up on the horizon

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Klong Muang & Tubkaek

The quiet resort beaches north of Ao Nang — calm sea, slow days, and some of the best sunset views in Krabi. Where to go to switch off.

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