What Does Trang Have to Offer?
Trang is a destination for food lovers, whether it's Trang's famous roast pork, morning dim sum, or Soi 9 Chinese pastry.
Trang is also a perfect spot for beachgoers and snorkeling enthusiasts, featuring Koh Muk (Emerald Cave), Koh Libong, Koh Chueak, and Koh Kradan.
Furthermore, Trang boasts several natural attractions and Old Town cultural sites. Today, we'll take you on a tour of attractions within the city and nearby districts. Follow along!
1. Trang Church: A historic Protestant church over 100 years old. This striking pale yellow building stands out in the heart of Trang city. It is a significant historical site registered by the Fine Arts Department and won an Outstanding Architectural Conservation Award in 2009. The historic sanctuary was built by American Presbyterian missionaries. Above the entrance stairs is an inscription reading "Christian Church built in 1915." The original brick and stucco building features Gothic-style architecture, while the bell tower seen today was added later to prevent the bells from echoing too loudly.
2. Thung Khai Botanical Garden (or Peninsular Botanical Garden (South)): Located along the Trang-Palian Road (Kilometer 11) in Tambon Thung Khai, Yan Ta Khao District, about 13 kilometers from Trang city. It is a popular recreation and nature study spot, famous for its "Canopy Walkway." This 175-meter-long walkway suspended above the treetops has three levels of height (10–18 meters), offering you a panoramic bird's-eye view of the tropical rainforest. There is also an approximately 3-kilometer concrete walking trail cutting through the lush rainforest and peat swamp, perfect for observing rare plants and bird watching.
3. Japanese Soldier Memorial and Ruins in Trang: Dating back to World War II, the main remnants are located at "Khuan Tamnak Chan" in Kantang District, which once served as a Japanese military base and camp. Additionally, the wreckage of a Japanese military auxiliary ship can be found sunken beneath the sea near Koh Libong and Koh Kradan, marking an important piece of the area's war history.
4. Kantang Railway Station: The terminal station of the Southern Railway Line on the Andaman Coast, located in Kantang District, Trang Province. The over 100-year-old, single-story wooden building features a hip roof painted in mustard yellow and brown. It is decorated with perforated woodwork blending Southern Thai art with European styles. There is also a small Kantang Railway Museum displaying railway-related artifacts and antiques.
5. Pak Meng Bridge (or Khlong Pak Meng Bridge): A major landmark and popular check-in spot in Sikao District, Trang Province. Located on Rural Highway Route Trang 4008, about 37-38 kilometers from the city, it serves as a gateway to Hat Chao Mai National Park. The area features a pine tree tunnel stretching over 5 kilometers. It's one of the most beautiful spots in Trang to catch the "evening light" (sunset), where you can see the view of Khao Meng (Koh Meng), a mountain shaped like a person lying on their back in the middle of the sea.