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Best Sunrise Spots In India The Harmony of Tradition and Innovation The Samet Nangshe viewpoint in Thailand is one of
Best Sunrise Spots In India
The Harmony of Tradition and Innovation
The Samet Nangshe viewpoint in Thailand is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen in my travels. It’s also fairly easy to get there by driving from the tourist island of Phuket.
This viewpoint overlooks the spectacular Phang Nga Bay, a Thai national park with dozens of small islands. The sunrise at Samet Nangshe is especially nice because the sun rises directly over the bay!
You can visit Samet Nangshe viewpoint on a day trip from Phuket and go back in the same day, or you can stay a night or two at the Samet Nangshe Boutique hotel, which has a pool and rooms that overlook the same wonderful scenery.
This travel guide will explain how to get to Samet Nangshe viewpoint with or without a tour, where to stay, and everything else you need to know before you go!
When you first arrive at Samet Nangshe and park your vehicle, there’s a bit of climbing to do.
The viewpoint is on top of a steep 800 meter hill, and they have a 4×4 truck shuttle to take you up there, or you can hike up there yourself in about 15-20 minutes if you’re fit and you want to save a little bit of money.
It’s not possible to take your own vehicle to the top, so these are your two choices. Personally, I’d recommend the shuttle, especially if you’re coming in the dark for sunrise.
The hilltop has a cafe and some touristy swings and bird nests for taking Instagram photos, which will be fun for kids and families.
There are little primitive bungalows you can rent for 700 Baht (~$20 USD) per night, or you can even camp up there in a tent for 200 Baht. I’m sure the prices will go up as this place becomes more and more popular!
Entrance Fee
The Samet Nangshe viewpoint has an entrance fee of 30 Baht (~$1 USD) per person, plus a shuttle fee of 90 Baht roundtrip.
There’s no entrance fee at the hotel. It has a shuttle fee of 50 Baht, and you’re welcome to visit and eat at the restaurant and cafe even if you aren’t staying in one of the hotel rooms.
Best Time To Visit Samet Nangshe Viewpoint: Sunrise!
The best time to visit Samet Nangshe viewpoint and take photos is at sunrise. It’s amazing!
Depending on the day and month, the sunrise time in Phang Nga province can be anywhere from 6:00 to 6:45 AM. You can check it on your weather app. Remember to get there at least 30-45 minutes before sunrise so you can see the first show of colors.
The sun actually rises directly over the islands of Phang Nga Bay, making a scene that is just stunning. It’s probably the best sunrise spot I’ve seen anywhere in the world.
The Orang Bati Of Seram Island
The locals of Seram believe in a mythical bat-monkey flying creature called the Orang Bati that haunts the island, and abducts and eats children.
We never saw the human-sized Orang Bati, but we did see a long cloud of mysterious small bats or birds flying out of the mountains every night consistently around 6 PM and going back again at 4 AM. Sounds like bats, right?
The locals insist they are birds and not fruit bats, even though they supposedly have a tail and a rat-like face. They call these the Lusiala birds. One time they followed the birds to their cave, but inside they found no animals and no droppings, which has only deepened the mystery for the locals.
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