Emerald, blue and crystal lake in Krabi

Description and is it worth a visit

This group of natural attractions is the most visited tourist destination in Krabi, and despite the promotion and overcrowding of tourists, it is definitely worth a visit. True, the price of a visit for foreigners is objectively very high, and it has doubled in recent years.

All these lakes are located on the territory of a small protected forest area Khao Pra Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary. In fact, in addition to the mentioned lakes, there is much more to see here, just these three are the most famous. In fact, these are not even lakes, but small natural pools or ponds. Here are the most remarkable places in the forest:

• Emerald Lake (Emerald pool)
• Blue lake (Blue pool , aka Spring pool)
• Crystal Lake (Crystal pool)
• Hermit Lake (Hermit pool)
• Tang Tiew Waterfall

On the territory of the forest you can walk freely along the paved paths and paths, equipped with bridges and gazebos for recreation. During the walk you will see the local exotic flora, beautiful butterflies and other insects, and if you are lucky, small animals. Signs are installed for orientation, and a booklet with a map is given at the entrance when buying a ticket.

There is also a small temple, an artificial observation deck, and many streams, some of which are formed by a natural hot spring located nearby. In particular, the blue lake is filled with water from a hot spring, and thanks to the minerals contained in it, which settle to the bottom, it got this color. But you can't swim in this pond, it's too dangerous. But it has one amazing feature: if you clap or shout loudly on its shore, gas bubbles begin to stand out in its bottom. Do not be afraid to do this, be sure to pat the lake or shout at it.

Well, when you get enough exercise, you can swim in the water of the emerald lake. There are a lot of people here, no amenities (clothes and things will have to be left right on the shore), but the water is very refreshing.

In the parking lot in front of the entrance there are several cafes and food stalls, souvenirs are sold. In general, everything is like any popular tourist destination. It is convenient to combine a visit to this place with a visit to hot springs and Ron Waterfall, which are literally a few hundred meters away.