About 18 kms from Krabi town along Nai Muang-Nai Sa Road, is a scenic beach lined with casuarina trees which extend for several kilometres. A rocky island, about 1 km from the mainland, can be reached by foot at low tide. Minibuses leave the town to the beach daily from 6.00-17.00 hrs.

The beach, paved with tiny seashells, was formerly called Hat Khlong Haeng. The area is a long beach and stretches all the way to the island of Ko Khao Pak Khlong.

Accommodation at the beach is available. Reservations should be made in advance at the Forestry Department, Tel. 5790529, 5794842.

• Good time for travel is April to May.