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Dragon Crest Mountain

Overview

Dragon Crest Mountain is one of the stunning spots in Krabi, best for providing hiking. This amazing place is located in the Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, offering magical views of the surrounding, and the trail to the mountain is very challenging.

What are the Highlights of Dragon Crest Mountain?

Tourists will have an amazing time having a glimpse of the dramatic limestone cliffs, the dense tropical forests and the vast sea.
This mountain is home to varied species of flora and fauna, like the tropical plants and trees, monitor lizard, and tropical birds.
For photography lovers it is one of the must-visit spots, you can capture the rich flora and fauna of the region, the dramatic limestone cliffs, the scenic views and more.
The trail to the top of the mountain offers tourists an adventurous and immersive forest trekking experience, as the trail is quite challenging covered with dense forests.

What to Do at Dragon Crest Mountain?

Tourists can opt for hiking, the hike to the top of the mountain is around 3.7 km, and is quite challenging and will take around 2-3 hours to reach.
Photography lovers can enjoy photography sessions, capturing every moment and every scene of the region.
You can even spot the local wildlife of the island, and the exotic birds.
Immerse in the beauty of the region with stunning views of the surrounding and have a serene and peaceful time.

How to Reach Dragon Crest Mountain?

From Ao Nang: Tourists, if traveling from Ao Nang, they can easily reach by taking a taxi or Tuk-Tuk and will take around 45 minutes to reach, as it located around 30 km away.
From Krabi Town: If you are staying in Krabi Town, you can easily reach by taking a taxi or scooter and will take around one-hour to reach, as it located around 40 km away.
Tour Packages: For a hassle-free visit to Dragon Crest Mountain, tourists can opt for tour packages which are mostly included in other attractions of nearby Krabi.

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Ticket Prices

There is no entrance fee for the hike itself, but the trail is part of the Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, where fees may apply:

Entrance charge to Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park for Foreign Visitors: 200 THB per adult, 100 THB per child.
Entrance charge to Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park for Foreign Visitors Thai Nationals: 40 THB per adult, 20 THB per child.
The mountain is located within Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, so you have to pay the entrance charge of the park.