Ao Phang-Nga—Mu Ko Surin—Mu Ko Similan National Park
Mu Ko Surin is popular for its shallow reef; Mu Ko Similan, for scuba diving; and Ao Phang-nga, for its mangrove ecosystem and karst topography.
By ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
With photo contributions from the management of Ao Phang-Nga—Mu Ko Surin—Mu Ko Similan National Park
Beautiful Ao Phang Nga beach (2012) by Ao Phang-Nga—Mu Ko Surin—Mu Ko Similan National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Located in Phang-nga province, Ao Phang-Nga National Park covers 40,000 hectares; Mu Ko Surin National Park covers approximately 14,125 hectares; while Mu Ko Similan National Park covers an area of 14,000 hectares.
The Fauna
The islands support rich avifauna including the white-bellied sea eagle, Brahminy kite, terns, hornbills, drongo, babblers, sunbirds and flower peckers. Mu Ko Surin is just about the only place in Thailand where the beach thick-knee can be found.
Marine life
This rich marine life includes many species of fish, whales, whale sharks, hawksbill, Olive Ridley, and green sea turtles. Another interesting species located in Similan is the hairy leg mountain land crab, which is found in large numbers.
Limestone formation (2013) by Ao Phang-Nga—Mu Ko Surin—Mu Ko Similan National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
The park covers 400 sq km and is famed for its rich folklore, prehistoric rock arts, and natural beauty.
Ao Phang-Nga-Mu Ko Surin-Mu Ko Similan National Park encompasses coastal mangrove forests and a series of karst limestone hills flooded by the sea to form 42 sheer islands with high cliffs, rock overhangs and formations caves, coral gardens, and scrub.
Ao Phang-Nga—Mu Ko Surin—Mu Ko Similan National Park
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ASEAN Heritage Parks
ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) are protected areas of high conservation importance that provide valuable contributions to safeguarding ecosystems and biodiversity.
AHPs provide a window to the world, showcasing a wealth of biodiversity that is uniquely ASEAN.
With photo contributions from the management of Ao Phang-Nga—Mu Ko Surin—Mu Ko Similan National Park
