Located on Doi Bhak Ha, just 4 kilometers further from Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, this royal winter palace accommodates the royal family during their state visit in the north and is also a guesthouse to foreign dignitaries. Built in the mountain overlooking Chiang Mai in central architectural Thai style of Ruen Muu (a group of houses), the palace takes the adventage of the cool mountain breeze. Immerse yourself in a flower paradise of Suan Suwaree, the famous royal rose garden. The palace is open to public but will be temporary closed for royal family visit from January to early March.
Opening hours: Daily 08.30 AM – 04.30 PM
Contact: Bhubing Palace, Doi Bhuk Ha, Tambon Suthep, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai, tel: 0 5322 3065, www.bhubingpalace.org
By Car
From Krabi Town & Ao Nang area: Our shop is located in Ao Nammao, see google maps above. We are just 2 minutes from the Ao Nammao long tail boat pier to Railay East Beach. We are situated on the main road that services Ao Nang to Ao Nammao, opposite the Shooting Range. From Ao Nang it is a 5-10 minute drive to our shop. From Krabi Town a 30 minute drive to our shop. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel for free, simply sign up and enter your name at checkout!
By Bus
There are both government run air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses that connect Bangkok, Phuket, Phang Nga, Trang, Hat Yai, and Surat Thani (Samui) to Krabi Bus Terminal. The bus from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal to Krabi takes approximately 12 hours. In addition to these buses, many private bus companies and travel agencies provide air-conditioned buses or vans to and from Krabi and these other provinces. There is a regular shuttle bus service between Krabi and Phuket airports, which are roughly 2 hours apart. Krabi Bus Terminal is located 4 kilometers north of town at Talat Kao. For schedules and additional information contact the Krabi Bus Terminal.
By Train
There is no train service to Krabi. The nearest train stations are in Surat Thani and Trang, where visitors can transfer to busses to Krabi.
By Plane
The Krabi International Airport (KBV) is about 10 km from the city limits, 15 km from the city center, and 40km from Ao Nang. Krabi is serviced by Thai Airways from Bangkok, Bangkok Airways from Koh Samui, and Thai AirAsia from both Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Major airlines recently added routes to the Krabi Airport, check out the airport website for the most up-to-date info.
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