Samet Nangshe Viewpoint, Phang Nga

Situated at Ban Samet Nangshe, Khlong Khian Subdistrict, this 800-metre-high viewpoint offers beautiful panoramas of the surrounding scenery and the vast expanse of the Phang-Nga Bay with its still, turquoise waters, and backdrop of striking, craggy limestone peaks towering over vivid green mangrove forests. At dawn, as the sun’s first rays begin to illuminate the coastal vista, visitors can see the fisherman contentedly starting their daily routines and this remarkable and inspiring scene often stays embedded in the memory of tourists long after they leave. By dusk, the sky is filled with glittering stars and tourists love nothing more than to camp out here and bask in the moonlight scenes or stay in one of the local lodge accommodations and take photos of the celestial bodies above the bay. The area is privately owned, and it was converted into a tourist destination in 2016, complete with accommodation and facilities. There are two main spots from which the bay below can be best viewed, and the first of these is a mere 300-metre walk to Samet Nangshe Boutique accommodation and campsite. The vantage point offering the best views can be found at Bay View Cafe and there is a car park and shuttle service with a 60 baht. For further details contact Tel. : 06 4926 5556 The second spot is a further 500 metres from the first and is located in Samet Nangshe Resort, which offers camping and bungalows for visitors who wish to spend the night. There is parking available and a 90 baht shuttle service to and from the viewpoint. For further details contact Tel. : 08 1894 1159 Due to the sharp incline of the path leading to the viewpoints, visitors should park in the car park and take a local pick-up truck from the shuttle point. Those wishing to reach the summit by foot can do so but must pay a conservation fee of 30 baht/person. Getting there: Take the Phuket – Sarasin Bridge – Phang-Nga route for 60 km. or the Phang-nga – Koke Kloy route (Samet Nangche is located on the border