Wilderness Landscape & Natural Heritage
Ao Phang Nga National Park, established in 1981, covers an area of 154 square miles in Phang Nga Province, southern Thailand. This maritime national park is famous for its spectacular seascape of stunning limestone cliffs and rock formations, rising sheer from the sea in Phang Nga Bay. The park is home to a diverse range of ecosystems, comprising mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs, supporting a variety of wildlife such as sea turtles, dugongs, and a multitude of bird species. Visitors can explore caves, cliffs, and hidden lagoons via traditional Thai long-tail boats or kayaks, making it a prime spot for adventure seekers. The park is most notable for its iconic James Bond Island, which gained worldwide fame from the 1974 film 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. Ao Phang Nga is praised for its natural beauty and offers excellent opportunities for diving, snorkeling, bird watching, and photography.
