Witness Sunrise over Samet Nangshe

Samet Nangshe Viewpoint is probably one of the best viewpoints in Thailand. What makes this viewpoint special is the vantage point it gives over the scenic Phang Nga Bay. The viewpoint is located on the top of a bald hill a few kilometers away from the eastern coastline of Phang Nga province. The viewpoint is perfectly located facing the entire Phang Nga Bay and all the beautiful islands that made up the area like Hong Islands and James Bond Island.

An ocean, dotted with limestone peaks and mountains surrounded by mangrove rivers and forests as far as the eyes can see. Combine that with the golden hour during sunrise and you have yourself in one of the prettiest places on Earth. That is not the sight you get to see every day. Low clouds and fog usually form in the morning when the temperature rises and you would only be able to see the place engulfed in the sea of clouds only in the early mornings so be sure to get there before then. Samet Nangshe Viewpoint is quite remote and getting there before sunrise can be quite a challenge. The best way to get here on time is to rent your own vehicle, may it be a motorbike or a car, and drive the winding road to the viewpoint's parking spot. From there, you are going to have to catch a local songtaew up the rugged steep dirt road that will take you to the viewpoint and back for 90 THB per person. Since it is in a private area and not a national park, they have equal pricing here so foreigners and Thais pay the same.