The Hat Chao Mai National Park located in the South West regions of Thailand is a natural sanctuary for both sea creatures including the endangered Dugong. The Dugong is a large sea mammal species found in Thailand among a very few other places. The park is also recognized for its exquisite beauty. The vast open shore line bordering a beautiful blue sea is framed also by rocky cliffs caves. You can also find a number of canals, hills and beaches within the expanse covering approximately 230 square kilometres.
The land mass was established as a wildlife preserve in 1981 and has two divided sections, the coast land and the sea area. The land area comprises of many Islands including the isles of Meng, Kra, Cheaung, Muk, Pring and Wang. A stunning feature of this locale is the tall, steep limestone mountains; Dang, Chong Chan and Kwan Med Chune. These hills are the source of multiple streams that combine at the Bang Sak Canal and flows into the River Tang. While the land is full of sandy beaches, mangrove forests, grass fields, beach forests and a rainforest, the sea area is home to a gorgeous coral reek that fringes the Kradan, Waen and Cheaung Islands.
A few attractions that are considered the highlights of the Hat Chao Mai National Park are the hot spring of Amphoe Kan Tang, the scenic Chao Mai beach, the enthralling Chao Mai cave, the pine treed Yong Ling beach, the mountainous Son beach, the mysterious Muke Island, the picturesque Kraden Island and the Chang Lang beach with the fresh water spring. The marine National Park belongs to both the Sikao and Kantang districts with a coastline spreading to about 20 kilometres. It also houses the ‘Marine Natural Study Centre’ and a centre for tourist services.
If you are looking for a Krabi resort hotel, the ideal choice would be Anantara Saiko, Thailand. This hotel provides the best comforts and facilities amidst fabulous interiors made of natural materials and colours representing the landscapes of Hat Chao Mai. As it is bounded by the stunning Andaman Sea this resort is considered superior to the many Krabi Resorts available in the region.