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Isabel
& Ronald - Thailand Trip 2007 - ´Ang Thong´ (01)
Ang
Thong National Marine Park is made up of 42 islands featuring lime
stone massifs, tropical rainforests and deserted beaches. This
fascinating group of islands, within sight of Koh Samui to the north
and west, is geographically different from the other islands in the
region. The Ang Thong islands rise from the sea as dramatic walls of
rock soaring hundreds of metres high. Besides the many small coves and
beautiful beaches, erosion has shaped some interesting formations.
Particular features are Mae Koh (a beautiful beach) and Thale Nai (an
emerald saltwater lake) both found on Koh Mae Ko. Kok Sam Sao has a
coral reef and a huge rock arch as well as a hill providing great
views of the surrounding area.
There
is a considerable amount of wildlife inhabiting the islands including
the Asian long-tailed monkey (langur), hair-nosed otters, pacific
reef egrets, white-bellied sea eagles, ashy drongos, tortoises, sea
turtles, lizards and pythons.The surrounding sea is also the major
spawning ground for the short-bodied mackerel, a tasty Thai delicacy.
Snorkelling, walking and swimming are the most poular attractions of
the region. The best time to visit this archipelago is late March to
October when visibility is at its best. Get a few friends together and
charter a boat so that you can explore the marvels of the 'Golden
Basin' in your own time...
Thale
Nai...
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