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Lakes in Thailand are quite rare, some of them is man-made, as, for example, Cheo Lan in the mountains Peninsula Malacca. The more interesting to visit such a natural natural education, especially if it is accompanied by a guided tour through the virgin rainforest that are in Thailand almost universally felled. Such an opportunity to you introduce yourself if you go from the city of Krabi south along the highway Phetchecasem Road, and then at the town of Klong Thom, turn left and drive to the border province of Trang.

This road takes you to Khao Pra Bang Khram Forest Park. Wildlife Sanctuary, which is also called Khao Nor for short Chuchi. This is not a very large (approximately 186 sq. Km.) Piece. pristine tropical rainforest where there is a mangrove thickets and dense network of small rivers and streams. In most of these reservoirs water is mineralized, which is normal for the province Krabi, whose calling card is the hot waterfall Ron Waterfall There are hiking trails laid across the park. by which you can admire the tropical nature. And reach several lakes, the most famous of which are Emerald and Blue, which are provincial landmarks Krabi

Contents

1 Emerald Lake in Krabi
2 Blue Lake in Krabi
3 How to get to the lakes
4 Lakes on the map of the province of Krabi

Emerald Lake in Krabi

Like all lakes in this park, Sa Morakot is slightly mineralized reservoir, the salt concentration in which gives the water an emerald color. Formed this reservoir in the place where several forest streams join together. It is closer all to the place of the official entrance to the park, about a kilometer away east of it. Emerald Lake in Krabi most most of all, its diameter is about 30 meters, and the depth is 2 meters. Swimming is allowed only in it.

During the day, the water color changes – from light blue to emerald. Its temperature gets warm in other cases until 500C. Hot mineral springs are beating from the bottom of the lake, the flow of water above them creates the effect of natural hydromassage. Lake located in a natural rocky bowl, its bottom is enough solid, but at the entrance you can slip.

From it begins the trail leading further into the jungle, to one of sources feeding the lake. Its name Blue Pool is Blue Lake. The path to it is fairly well equipped, there are several observation towers – viewpoints to the top of which leads metal spiral staircase.

Blue Lake in Krabi

Sa Nam Phut – the so-called locals Blue Lake in Krabi, located in the heart of a natural park. Lake formed by a mineral spring, striking from the bottom. Thanks to the flow water, dark silty deposits refers to the shore, revealing in its center piercing blue spot.

It is very small, you can easily walk past it, and not at all noticing, if it were not for the bright blue color of the bottom sediments, making the water glow in the twilight of the surrounding jungle. It is forbidden to bathe in it for two reasons: in order not to disturb ecological balance, and also because of a boggy, silty bottom, with set of snags on it. On the shore of the lake is a wooden platform. Sitting on it, you can play with this magical pond: clap your hands and gas bubbles will rise from the bottom.

How to get to the lakes

Khao Nor Chuchi Park is not an official natural reserve, the locals there are doing their own economic by deeds. For example, natural rubber is mined. And the road to him is not is a tourist route. However, if you decide get to the lakes in Krabi on your own This will help numerous road signs, which for visibility provided with photographs.

From Krabi Town, you need to travel about 40 kilometers to the south, to the town of Klong Thom, and then turn left onto the route Rural Road. Take it to the village of Lam Thap. From her towards the park there is a dirt road 12 kilometers long. On The pointer is written by Sa Morakot.

The price of admission 200 baht, children are half cheaper. To that add parking fee – 30 baht per car and 10 per bike or bike. If you are extreme and well-versed in space, you can bypass the official entrance along the paths the jungle

A visit is better to plan on weekdays, and, in any case, try to come early when the park is not so much visitors. Officially, the park opens at eight in the morning, and closes at five in the evening.