Kapong
Originally, Kapong District was a small village in the city of Takola (The present forest is Amphoe Takua Pa) with a river flowing through the village flowing into the Indian Ocean. In ancient times, Indians brought junk to trade with this village of Kapong regularly. The two banks of the river are fertile together with suitable areas for livelihood. So more people from Takola migrated to live there.
? Wassana Elephant Camp
Riding an elephant to see the nature at the Wassana Elephant Camp, Phang Nga Province Ecotourism is a nature study route. On the elephant’s back, see various plants, streams, waterfalls, as well as birds, butterflies, etc. It is a tourism that helps preserve natural attractions and the environment. Including wildlife to be sustainable, especially elephants, helping elephants stay close to the forest
? Rommanee Hot Spring
It is a natural hot spring which has mineral water flows through the stones. There are five 65-Celsius degree puddles which consist of various minerals such as Sulfate, Chloride, and Nitrate.
There are 4 rai (6,400 square meters) space for resting area such as hot spring for tourists includes too hot puddle and low-heat puddle as you like. There is a sufficiency economy learning center which attributed to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s “sufficiency economy philosophy” (SEP) where the folks bring the agricultural and local goods to sell to tourists.
? Grand Canyon Kapong
Admire the strange natural sculptures formed by the height of the mountains due to the collapse of soil in the valleys, as well as a small walkway. Scramble up the ridge on a combined area of more than 50 rai, tourists can walk up to the top of the mountain when looking down to see a small waterfall. The waterfall will flow into a large stream that stretches as far as the eye can see until becoming a beautiful tourist attraction
? Sang Thong Waterfall
Its entrance is opposite to Kapong Hospital. It is 6 kilometers from the entrance to the waterfall. Saeng Thong Waterfall is a middle-sized waterfall with 11 levels descending down, there is a swimmable pond on each level. The water flows all year round. It is surrounded by the beautiful shady forests full of various kinds of trees.
? Sang Thong Waterfall
Its entrance is opposite to Kapong Hospital. It is 6 kilometers from the entrance to the waterfall. Saeng Thong Waterfall is a middle-sized waterfall with 11 levels descending down, there is a swimmable pond on each level. The water flows all year round. It is surrounded by the beautiful shady forests full of various kinds of trees.
? Baan Chang Chuea Community
It is a small community with their village located on a hill. Water resources, formed from the running of the old mine, scattered all around the area. The scenery around the village is nice with the view of mountains layering endlessly, contrasting with the color of the water below them. Another feature of this community is the unique products made by the locals. Some interesting products are Rom Khao leaves hats, reed brooms, curry paste, as well as some famous fruits such as Salika durians, and mangosteens.
? Thep Naraiporn Museum, Narainikaram Temple
It is a place where collected many antiques and this place is located the mock of Vishnu and Lakshmana statue. The real statues are located at the national museum, Talang District. Phuket. Moreover in this museum also has a stone inscription which is 1,300-1,400 year olds.
This stone inscription was found at the top of Leang Mountain, it has been kept at a temple. These antiques show a significance of “Ta Go La” History that was the old name of Takua Pa city where traded with India then Hindu and Indian culture passed into this region in the ancient times.
? Baan Pak Phu Hot Spring
Natural hot spring water which flows like a rill, it comes from a water source at the top of mountain and join Kra Pong canal, 9 kilometers totally far. The unique of this hot spring is a combination of hot and cold water in the same stream. There is cold water on the left side and hot water on the right. The hottest spot may heat up to 75 degrees Celsius. To serve the tourists who use this hot spring, 12 rai (19.200 square meters) around the stream was setting by stone and sand bag. Some spots are hot as its can boiled eggs. We may see same folks boil eggs by believing that minerals in the hot spring are good for their health.
? Phu Ta Jor Mountain View
It is the mountain that located in Plai Tho-Sok national forest. It was an old ore mine that high 1,400 meters above the sea level so this is the highest mountain in Phang Nga. A 4 wheel drive power car is needed for travelling thus the path is quite crooked, sloping, and it is a soiled road. An abundant mountain top view with 360 degrees around has nice weather. Some of the year. The weather would be 10 degrees Celsius. The highlight is the ray of the sunrise at a dawn of the day with huge beautiful mists around the mountain. This is suitable for night camping at the mountain as well.
? Sea of mist at Talay Mok Phu Ta Jor
A new tourist attraction that opened a few years of Phang Nga. Located in the district of Kapong. With an altitude of almost 1,400 meters, this is considered to be one of the highest peaks in Phang Nga. Able to camping, cooking, grill, sleeping tents.
The highlight of Phu Ta Jor is to experience the atmosphere of both the sunset in the middle of the forest which in the west Will be able to look up to the Andaman Sea and in the morning will also experience the cold air to shake Along with the beautiful sea of clouds, the temperature will average 15-20 °C
? Lamru Waterfall
It is a middle-sized waterfall with five levels, descending down from the cliff. Each level is around 20-30 meters tall with a pond for swimming. The water flows all year round. The waterfall itself is surrounded by the abundant forests such as rattan forest, bamboo forest, palm forest, and a various kinds of ferns.