Things to do in Trang

Mainland beaches

If for some reason you're in Trang town and won't be making it to the islands, the mainland beaches can work as a substitute. They lack the glamour of the offshore beaches, however -- most around here have yellow sand and cloudy water. Of the beaches in the area, the best is at Pakmeng, near the pier to Ko Ngai. The sand here almost sparkles, and the view is of towering limestone karsts. It's popular with local tourists, and the casuarinas fringed beach is lined with seafood restaurants. A minibus taxi will take you to the area from Trang for around 65 baht.

Waterfalls

Though most visiting tourists are headed offshore to the islands, Trang has a few diversions further inland. Chief among those are its waterfalls, a string of cascades set in emerald forest. There are more than ten waterfalls to the east of town, and most can easily be reached on a day hike. Note however that hiking in the area is somewhat treacherous after heavy rainfalls, when the forested trails turn to mud. The most impressive falls are the Ton The and Ton Tok falls, located near each other half an hours drive to the southeast of Trang. The easiest way to get here is by renting a motorbike from Trang Town. Head east out of town on route 4, then head south on route 4264.