The major geographical characteristics of Phang Nga are forest and mountains. Ao Phang Nga Marine Park was declared a national park area on April 29, 1981. Awesome limestone cliffs, unusual rock formations, mountains and caves are the features of this island. There are many attractions in the area of the National Park:
 

Ko Panyi

Ko Panyi is a small flat island of about 1,600 square meter. There are about 120 households and the majority of the population earn their living from fishery, selling souvenirs and food to tourists.
 
 
 
 
 

Khao Phing Kan

The name means literally leaning mount. It is really a huge rock split in two; the smaller half has slid down and the remaining one appears now to be leaning. From a small picturesque hill you can look towards "Khao Tapu which looks like a nail. The island became more famous after the James Bond adventure, 'The Man with the Golden Gun', was filmed here.

Tham Lod

 
 

This cave is located in the marine park. Stalactites and stalagmites found in the cave are very beautiful. A long tail boat can go through another side of the cave.
 
 

This is a large island that forms part of a spectacular natural harbor. Though the island is inhabited, the forests and other aspects of nature remain largely pristine. Many difficult to find animals are in the forests; there are fine, large freshwater pools, and perfect beaches.
 
 
 
 
 

Khian cave  is located on the way to Ko Panyi and there are many paintings of animals on the walls. The Fine Arts Department has studied and found that the age of those paintings is not less than 3,000 years and it is believed that those paintings were made by seamen, in the ancient days, who stopped over to hide from a heavy storm.