Sacred Freshwater Spring, located in Ban An Pao on the northwestern side of Koh Yao Noi, reflects a deep connection between local people and nature. The site consists of three small pools, symbolically arranged with stones by villagers. What makes this place unique is that the water remains completely fresh and clear, even though it is just steps away from the sea.

According to local stories, elders once dreamed of an old man reading scriptures beside a freshwater spring in the sea, who told them to drink the water to cure body aches. When they followed the dream, they found the spring and experienced remarkable healing after drinking from it. Today, locals and visitors often come to collect the water or sprinkle it over themselves for good fortune. It is believed that one should make a sincere wish before taking the water.

Visiting the spring requires careful timing, as it is only visible during low tide. When the tide is high, the spring is completely submerged by seawater. As the tide recedes, underground freshwater pushes the saltwater away, leaving behind clear, fresh water in the stone pools. The path to the spring takes visitors through lush mangrove forests, offering a rare and meaningful eco-tourism experience filled with a sense of mystery.

• Travel to Koh Yao Noi: Take a speedboat from Bang Rong Pier (Phuket) or Suan Luang Pier (Phang Nga) to Manoh Pier on Koh Yao Noi.

• Getting to the Spring: From Manoh Pier, rent a motorbike or hire a local taxi to Ban An Pao (north of the island). From the parking area, walk along a concrete path and natural trail through the mangrove forest for  50 meters.

• Check the tide schedule carefully and visit only during low tide for the best experience.

• Recommended activities include paying respect and collecting the sacred water, exploring the mangrove nature trail, and photographing the meeting point of forest and sea.

• Wear suitable footwear for wet or rocky terrain, and respect the site by not littering or disturbing the ecosystem.

• Nearby attractions include Ban An Pao Viewpoint, lobster farms, and Koh Yao Noi community rice fields.

Entrance Fee:

• No entrance fee

Opening Hours:

• Accessible during low tide only (recommended during daytime)