Day 4: Nopparat Thara Beach, Flight Krabi --> Bangkok, Asiatique
Our flight to Bangkok is in the afternoon and taxi driver suggested us to leave the hotel at 1pm. Hence, we have some time in the morning to explore Krabi for the last chance. Found that there is a slightly more peaceful beach than Ao Nang beach , which is just beside Ao Nang Beach. So, we took a Tuk Tuk in front of ibis style hotel to the beach --> Nopparat Thara Beach. The journey costs us THB90 for return Tuk Tuk trip.
Noppharat Thara is a long beach (~5km), adjacent to Ao Nang and split into two halves by a river. The side closest to Ao Nang is the most developed as it is bordered by the main coastal road; access to the other side is by boat, or by a dirt track from the road to Klong Muang. (click here for more information)
This beach is so quiet and tourist-less. I enjoyed my visit here. Such a peaceful morning walk.
I miss Krabi a lot. The emerald / blue sea and the soft whitish sand.
With the long tail boats
Before we leave, we took a photo in front of the hotel. Thanks for such an amazing stay.
The taxi driver came to the hotel early while we were playing pool. He is really nice and waited for us to finish the game. I'm so grateful to meet such kind soul in a new place. Travel always make me believe that there are a lot of kind souls on earth. =)
Reached airport after an hour. We had lunch at the airport lounge.
Yes.... I ordered pineapple fried rice (THB 150) again! =D
It is not as good but reasonable taste.
Waiting area at Krabi airport.
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Can't wait to explore Bangkok!
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Can't wait to meet my another 2 friends!
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Upon arrival at Bangkok airport, we went to the taxi area to get a taxi to the hotel. Their taxi system is very systematic and fast. We waited for 80 numbers in less than an hour of waiting. It was fast. But we were forced to squeeze into a taxi with huge bags. Suffocating inside with the bad traffic jam of Bangkok city. Wow. Traffic is worse than KL.
We reached Pratunam area after about an hour. Then, we immediately checked in to KC place and went out for dinner at Asiatique.
Asiatique The Riverfront is a large open-air mall, situated in the former docks of the East Asiatic Company, and faces the Chao Phraya River and Charoen Krung Road. Asiatique opening hours is 5pm-12am daily, with 1500 shops and stalls and 40 restaurants. Asiatique opened on 27th April 2012.
We had Thai Food for dinner in a restaurant that we simply chose. Too many choices and we were confused. XD The dinner was quite ok. I didn't really enjoyed as I noticed that my handphone went missing. It is either in the hotel, in the cab or being dropped somewhere. So, I wasn't paying full attention during my visit at Asiatique. However, I do enjoy my ferris wheel ride.
The landmark of Asiatique --> Asiatique Sky operated by Mekhong.
The ticket was THB300 per pax and 6 of us managed to fit into one gondola. They have VIP Gondola too! Children and Senior (60+) tickets are cheaper -- THB200. The ferris wheel turned about 3 rounds in total and we really enjoyed the ride. Managed to overlook the night view of Asiatique and also Chao Phraya River.
Happy faces in the Gondola.
After the ride, we went to search for typical tourist photo spot to take some photos before heading back to pratunam to explore the night market.
*all photos taken in Asiatique are by my friends and I would like to sincerely thank them for the help.
Finally find a spot to take photo with the ferris wheel at the riverfront.
Then, we took a cab to get back to Pratunam area. 3 of our friends were tired and went back to hotel to rest whereas me and another couple went to explore the night market in front of Pantip Plaza. It was a night market selling mostly art crafts and clothes.
Not many stalls available and our shopping mode still yet to turn on. But, we still buy a set of clothes each. *engine starting* Then, we saw a stall selling mango juice and mango sticky rice! Oh man! It's mango sticky rice! Finally I found it at the right time, when I am not super duper full. And the mango looks so good! So, we ordered mango sticky rice and mango juice to try.
Mango Sticky Rice and Mango Juice. (THB80 each)
Seriously, this is the awesome-est mango sticky rice I've ever had. The mango is of top quality. So juicy! Totally worth getting fat because of this. XD
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