About Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
A hilltop viewpoint on the mainland near Takua Thung looking out over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay. At sunrise the islands rise from the mist; you walk up or take a shuttle, and you can camp on site.
Highlights
- Sunrise over Phang Nga Bay
- Karst islands in the mist
- Camping on site
In depth on our site
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint also has a full entry on our nature page, with more photos and tips.
When to visit Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
Month by month: good, OK or less good, based on average rain and temperature (Khao Lak climate).
Best months: January, February.
- January Dry: about 42 mm on 5 rain days, max 32°C (Khao Lak climate)
- February Dry: about 30 mm on 4 rain days, max 33°C (Khao Lak climate)
- March Some rain: about 70 mm on 6 rain days, max 34°C (Khao Lak climate)
- April Some rain: about 155 mm on 14 rain days, max 34°C (Khao Lak climate)
- May Rainy season: about 345 mm on 22 rain days, max 32°C (Khao Lak climate)
- June Rainy season: about 340 mm on 21 rain days, max 31°C (Khao Lak climate)
- July Rainy season: about 365 mm on 20 rain days, max 31°C (Khao Lak climate)
- August Rainy season: about 400 mm on 22 rain days, max 31°C (Khao Lak climate)
- September Rainy season: about 465 mm on 23 rain days, max 30°C (Khao Lak climate)
- October Rainy season: about 370 mm on 22 rain days, max 31°C (Khao Lak climate)
- November Rainy season: about 210 mm on 15 rain days, max 31°C (Khao Lak climate)
- December Some rain: about 65 mm on 7 rain days, max 31°C (Khao Lak climate)
Source: climate figures from our weather page: Weather and climate.
Practical information
- Location
- Phang Nga · 8.27198, 98.34413
- Type
- 🌄 Viewpoint
- Best time of day
- Sunrise
- Opening hours and entry
- Walk up 30 THB or shuttle 90 THB (source: thaiholidayguide.com)
Times and prices can change; check them shortly before your visit.
More photos of Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint (2) Photo: TomMumuPangPangEmma · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons 
A view of the limestone karsts and mangrove ecosystem of Ao Phang Nga National Park, framed by a structure at the Samet Nangshe viewpoint. Photo: LidaHomas · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint on the map
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