9 of the best · the Thai Islands, Thailand
Walks and Viewpoints in the Thai Islands
The old town’s shophouse streets, hilltop lookouts over the bays, a temple stairway above Krabi and short, steep island trails.
Our 9 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated 2026-10-25
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Insiders' picks
Our first three calls on this list, from editors who know the islands from Phuket to Koh Samui.
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Thalang, Dibuk, Krabi and Soi Romanee
Phuket Old Town on foot
A morning loop through the Sino-Portuguese streets: Thalang, Dibuk, Phang Nga, Yaowarat and Krabi roads and Soi Romanee.
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1,237 steps
Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple)
A forest temple and a stairway of 1,237 steps to a Buddha image above Krabi’s limestone peaks.
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Ang Thong Marine Park
Ko Wua Ta Lap viewpoint trail
A 400-metre trail to the summit of Ang Thong’s central island, with views over the archipelago.
The full list: Walks & Viewpoints, A–Z
More areas 3
Viewpoints 5
Sunsets and the bays from above.
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The three-beach view
Kata–Karon viewpoint
The roadside lookout over Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches and Ko Pu.
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East-coast panorama
Khao Khad viewpoint tower
A tower on Phuket’s east side, with 360-degree views over Chalong Bay, Cape Panwa and the islands.
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Above Phuket Town
Khao Rang
The hill above Phuket Town, with 360-degree views over the bay and the city lights at dusk.
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Dawn over the bay
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
A viewpoint over Phang Nga Bay’s limestone islands and mangroves.
The old town 1
Phuket Town on foot.
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Thalang, Dibuk, Krabi and Soi Romanee
Phuket Old Town on foot
A morning loop through the Sino-Portuguese streets: Thalang, Dibuk, Phang Nga, Yaowarat and Krabi roads and Soi Romanee.
Island trails & climbs 3
Short, steep and worth it.
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Ang Thong Marine Park
Ko Wua Ta Lap viewpoint trail
A 400-metre trail to the summit of Ang Thong’s central island, with views over the archipelago.
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Twin bays
Phi Phi Don: Tonsai to the viewpoint
From Tonsai’s pier to Loh Dalum and up to the viewpoint over the island’s twin bays.
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1,237 steps
Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple)
A forest temple and a stairway of 1,237 steps to a Buddha image above Krabi’s limestone peaks.
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