Trang is the best kept secret as a destination; discover it now

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The promise of Trang is the promise of blissful simplicity. Life here has not changed since the Trang archipelago was settled 100 years ago, and perhaps it never will. This island chain—a designated national park—arcs over the lower Andaman Sea and includes 120 miles of coastline—much of it pristine, white-sand beaches frequented only by smiling locals. Many of the islands are connected by ferry to the mainland, but it is quite pleasant for visitors to hire their own long tail boat to enhance their enjoyment of Trang's cornucopia of sights and delights.

The 47 islands of Trang feature miles of views that will embed themselves in your memory forever—rolling verdant hills, lush forested acres, limestone formations replete with caves, and one glistening waterfall after another. Don't expect beach-front vendors, internet cafes, or fast food restaurants in Trang. The locals, who enjoy a thriving economy independent of tourism, have no use for these. To visit Trang is to immerse yourself in the real Thailand, whose daily rhythms are based upon the ocean, and whose friendly, hard-working people have never lost their connection to the land.

The Trang archipelago includes many uninhabited islands perfect for kayaking, snorkelling, scuba diving, or strolling secluded beaches. However, Trang also has five main islands that feature its primary habitations. Koh Kradan enjoys the most tourism, currently holding a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest underwater wedding. The pink sea fans and orange brain coral to be found in the waters around this Trang island truly take a diver's breath away. Koh Muk is legendary for the Emerald Cave, an astounding natural formation featuring a resplendent verdigris lagoon fringed by snow-white beaches, yet concealed within sheer limestone walls. Finding this treasure is a wonderful adventure, as it can only be reached by swimming through a tunnel at low tide. Koh Libon, the largest island, is a mecca for bird watchers and home to many rare and colourful species. Koh Sukorn and Koh Hai are perfect, quiet spots for romance.

Whether you spend your time underwater, strolling charming Trang towns, or in the mountains, no visit to the region is complete without the sight of at least one of the more than 20 waterfalls that decorate the mountains like a sprinkling of jewels. Trekking to one or more of these miraculous beauties is an unforgettable experience, best undertaken during the dry season from December to April.

The Trang islands are wonderfully inviting, but definitely not a place to find a cornucopia of bars and restaurants. Trang is, instead, a paradise where the simple pleasures of living as the Thai live, eating the fresh seafood that sustains them, and enjoying the beauty that is their birth right brings deep satisfaction to every visitor.

live, eating the fresh seafood that sustains them, and enjoying the beauty that is their birth right brings deep satisfaction to every visitor.

live, eating the fresh seafood that sustains them, and enjoying the beauty that is their birth right brings deep satisfaction to every visitor.