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Ban Nok

Ko Pha-Ngan


This small and traditional settlement has a very small one-hall temple at its heart next to the Chedi Wat Nai; there are no other standout sights, but the village is worth wandering through for a glimpse into the sedate rhythms of local island life.


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Nearby Ko Pha-Ngan attractions

1. Chedi Wat Nai

0.09 MILES

This beautiful stone pagoda from the 19th century has carvings of monks, Garudas, demons, elephants, nagas and an intriguing man in a Chinese suit, as…

2. Yang Na Yai Tree

0.24 MILES

Thrusting 54m into the heavens near Wat Pho, Ko Pha-Ngan's tallest Yang Na Yai (dipterocarpus alatus; ยางนา), said to be over 400 years old, is an…

3. Wat Khao Tham

0.64 MILES

With resident female monks, Wat Khao Tham, near Ban Tai, sits in shade among the trees high up on a hill. A bulletin board details meditation retreats at…

4. Bulao Malayu Mosque

0.74 MILES

This quaint, dark, wooden mosque on stilts, resembling a Chinese house, is reportedly over 100 years old and was originally built using the waqf (trust…

5. Domsila Viewpoint

2.28 MILES

The terrific Domsila Viewpoint – offering a rocky perch with superb, panoramic views over the island – is a 15-minute, root-choked climb up from Nam Tok…

6. Nam Tok Phaeng

2.31 MILES

Nam Tok Phaeng is protected by a national park and is a pleasant reward after a short but rough hike. After the waterfall (dry out of season), it's a…

7. Wat Phu Khao Noi

3.14 MILES

The oldest temple on the island, Wat Phu Khao Noi or 'temple of small mountain', near the hospital in Thong Sala, is believed to have been founded by…

8. Hat Yuan

3.43 MILES

With several bungalow operations, Hat Yuan, near the southeastern tip of the island, is a remote and pretty choice. The trek from Hat Rin takes around two…