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Must-sees & Must-Dos in Railay?

What to to in Railay? Must-see and visit places

What to do and see in Railay

Railay is renowned for its beaches, Phra Nang Beach and Railay West Beach, but also famous as a climbing destination, with some of Thailand's most renowned climbing spots. If you're experienced, you can ascend the towering limestone cliffs and enjoy an incredible view! Of course, there are beginner courses available on lower facades as well. Other places to visit on the isthmus besides the beaches include Phra Nang Cave and the inner lagoon (but do it with an experienced climber or risk accidents). The viewpoint of Railay East is more easily accessible and offers a lovely panoramic view.

Alternatively, you can also go for the same boat trips offered from Ao Nang. You can hire the services of a longtail boat directly on the beach by negotiating the price and itinerary with them. The most popular ride they offer is the beach tour, but you can also go for day trips.

Must-visit places in Railay

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Railway West beach

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(the most popular beach), most of the tourists are on this beach
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Phra Nang Beach

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This is the most beautiful beach in Railay! Anyway, it's my favorite. Pretty postcard setting with often turquoise sea and golden sand, there is also a cliff with a climbing wall and two sanctuaries with somewhat special offerings ;)
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Railay East Viewpoint

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A little hard to reach, well let's say it's sporty on half of the way, the Railay East viewpoint offers a nice dominant view but which is not 360 degrees. It’s still nice to be up there! Be careful though, the clear part of the view is not in the axis of the sunrise.
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Other nice places to visit in Railay

Phra Nang Cave Shrine & Princess Cave

Phra Nang Cave Shrine & Princess Cave

starstarstar I bring together the 2 small caves of Phra Nang beach on a single visit page. These two sanctuaries are dedicated to the goddess who gave its name to the beach and the offerings made to her are a little, let's say... special !

Other visits suggestions in Railay

  • Tonsay Beach
    is accessible by a steep a bit complicated at the end that connects Railay West to Tonsay or by a path of 3 km that makes you discover the cheap bungalows in the forest. No electricity and no running water in most cases, in Robinson Crusoe style.

Places to see elsewhere in Thailand

Straw King Kong statues

straw king kong statues

These giant King Kong statues built with rice straw became in a few months one of the great curiosities in Chiang Mai. They are installed near Huay Thung Tao Lake about ten kilometers from the city.


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Sangkhlaburi Mon Bridge

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400 meters long wooden bridge built by the Mon. It is the longest wooden bridge in Thailand. A very photogenic place, especially at sunset and in the early morning when it is embedded in the mist.


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Ban Tha Din Daeng Community

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This fishing community of Khao Lak which lives between sea and mangrove with access to a pretty beach often served will immerse you in the local life of the province of Phang Nga and the richness...


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Sala Kaew Ku

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a park with huge amazing cement sculptures. Mix of Buddhism and Hinduism figures and character from its creator's dreams, the aprk houses dozens of statues. The biggest are over 20 meters high....


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