On the way to the unknown

Trang is hidden between the more famous provinces of Krabi and Satun, but is surprisingly accessible via several routes. From Bangkok you can fly to Trang Airport in just over an hour and a half, a small and quiet airport. For the traveler with time and patience, the night train from Bangkok offers an atmospheric alternative, where you slowly cross the landscape from Central to Southern Thailand. Once you arrive, the center of Trang city can be reached within twenty minutes.

Overnight stay with a soul

Trang distinguishes itself through accommodations that connect with nature and local culture. In Trang Town, you will find charming boutique hotels and small-scale guesthouses where hospitality is still a given. Prices range from €20 to €40 per night. For those who prefer island life, Koh Kradan and Koh Mook await with eco-resorts and beach bungalows where simplicity and luxury go hand in hand. Sleep just steps from the surf, while the starry sky unfolds above you. Prices start around €50 for a comfortable bungalow and go up to around €100 per night for resorts in prime locations by the sea.

Adventures off the beaten track

Trang invites you to slow down and explore. The province is home to a wealth of hidden gems. Koh Kradan offers pristine beaches, crystal clear waters and colourful coral gardens that are a delight for snorkellers and divers. The island is car-free and exudes serenity.

On neighboring Koh Mook you will find the magical Emerald Cave (Tham Morakot). Swimming through a narrow, dark cave you reach a hidden lagoon, surrounded by steep limestone cliffs. Only accessible at low tide, and one of those places that leaves you speechless with wonder.

For jungle and wildlife lovers it is Khao Chong Wildlife and Nature Education Center highly recommended. Here you can walk along waterfalls, follow winding paths through the greenery and spot butterflies and exotic birds.

Eating with the locals

Anyone visiting Trang will experience Thai cuisine in its purest form. At the night market in Trang City, you will be greeted by the buzz of traders, the smell of freshly grilled 'moo yang' (roast pork) and the steam of steaming dim sum. Here you can eat for just a few euros and taste the flavours that are typical of southern Thailand: rich in herbs, freshly caught fish and influences from Chinese cuisine.

Sustainability as a common thread

Trang is not only distinguished by its nature, but also by its respect for that same nature. Local communities work together with ecological initiatives to protect marine life. For example, coral reefs are restored using bamboo structures and resorts actively focus on solar energy and plastic reduction. Trang is therefore a textbook example of how tourism and nature conservation can go hand in hand.

Practical tips for your visit

• Best time to travel: from November to April, when the sea is calm and the islands are easily accessible.
• Transport: Explore Trang City by tuk-tuk or minibus. Boats to the islands leave from Pak Meng Pier, about an hour's drive from Trang City.
• Budget: Trang is reasonably priced. A meal at the market costs €1 to €3, a snorkelling or island tour around €25.
• Peace and respect: the province is still free of mass tourism. Behave respectfully, especially on the smaller islands where the local culture is close and traditional.

Trang: the luxury of simplicity

Trang is not a destination for those looking for loud beach parties or flashy resorts. Here you will find the luxury of simplicity, silence and connection with nature. It is a place where you can escape from the hustle and bustle, where time seems to pass more slowly and the sunset is your greatest spectacle of the day.

Whoever discovers Trang, discovers Thailand in its purest form: hospitable, unspoilt and unforgettable