Khao Lak lies one hour or so north of Phuket airport and is popular for its sandy golden beach which spreads for miles up the coast surrounded by rice fields and rubber, palm and coconut plantations. The interior is covered in magnificent natural jungle and rises to meet high hills, cut by streams and cascading waterfalls such as Saeng Thong, Lam Roo and Chong Fa. The quiet residential areas are very pleasant, with plenty of amenities. Popular with mainly Germans and Scandinavians.
