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Rock Climbing & Abseiling Rock climbing in Thailand is practised wherever there are rocks-and even some places where there are not. Clubs like the Thailand Rock Climbing Federation (Tel: 0 2373 8725, 0 2729 4773), and the Bangkok Rock Climbing Club (Tel: 0 2434 6100, 0 2435 5797) can furnish you with details of climb sites wherever you are travelling in the kingdom, including artificial practice walls in Bangkok. Some of the best locations for rock climbing are in the central regions near Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary in Uthai Thani Province, or in the spectacular limestone mountains that run through Kanchanaburi, Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan. On the East Caost and easily accessible from Bangkok are sites in Chon Buri. The spectacular coastal cliffs of Railay Beach in Krabi are the climbing focus of the South, with further pitches to be found on some of the islands. Climbing is a technical sport. You should not go alone, especially if you are a beginner. The discipline is safe if you use first-class equipment, go with an experienced guide and teacher who shows you how to practice safe climbing, and if you follow safety procedures. As well as safety issues related to climbing, make sure you protect yourself from the sun. It is easy to get burned if you are on an exposed rock for long periods. Sunblock is essential.

Tham Lumphini Suan Hin

Tham Lumphini Suan Hin is in Kaeng Khoi District with a length of 1,800 metres. It is the longest cave in perfect condition of Saraburi that has occured from the natural underground water. Along the route, visitors will have to climb down for 25 metres and walk through a pool of water, mud and sand as well as climb the fallen rocks. Throughout the route, visitors can see the distinguishable geological characteristics and beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. It takes a 3-4 hour journey. Moreover, in the area nearby, there is a bas-relief of a Bodhisattva in the Dvaravati style of cave art. To get there: From Saraburi town travel toward Nakhon Ratchasima for 20 kilometres, turn right to Tham Phra Phothisat for approximately 10 kilometres. For more information, contact the Adventure Planet Co., Ltd. at Tel. 08 9164 1791 or at www.hyperventure.com.

Rock Climbing in Chiang Mai
Take a course in rock climbing on the best rock climbing wall in Thailand under the care of expert instructors. For further information please contact any licensed travel agent or TAT Northern Office: Region 1 Tel. 0 5324 8604 or 0 5324 8607

Canoeing, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, and A...
Apart from its world renowned natural attractions, Krabi is also an ideal place for canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, and abseiling.
Famous spots for canoeing and kayaking include Ko Hong, Ko Karot, Ko Phak Bia, Ko Ku Du, and Tha Len, while Tham Phra Nang and Hat Rai Le have attracted many climbers. Abseiling has currently become another popular sport in Krabi.

Located 35 kilometres off the provincial town, tourists can enjoy kayaking in Ban Tha Len, which abounds with mangrove forests and ghost crabs. Not far from the kayaking spot features Tham Khangkhao or the bat cave with amazing stalactites and stalagmites. Through the cave offers an ideal spot for abseiling, where the panoramic view of Krabi’s sea, offshore islands, and mangrove forests are visible. For more information, contact Mr. Kayak (Thailand), Tel. 0 7563 7165, 08 1978 9901 or Sea Canoe (Krabi), Tel. 0 7563 0059, 0 7563 0270, 0 7562 3295.