泰国兰塔岛自驾游 Koh Lanta Road Trip
15/6/2018 - 18/6/2018
今年的开斋节刚好遇上周末，四天假期，我和家人计划了短短的出国游。四天三夜去泰国就对了，可是假期机票特别贵怎么办？不怕，我们开车去泰国！继上一次开车去泰南合艾过后，发现开车去泰国其实一点都不难，所以这次我们挑战较远的泰国兰塔岛。
During Ramadan holiday, I went to Ko Lanta with my family for a short trip. Since we already have experience driving to Hatyai, Thailand few years back, we decided to challenge our self to drive to Ko Lanta this time.
兰塔岛位于泰国甲米城南部约70公里的安达曼海沿岸，比起开发过度的甲米城和普吉岛，兰塔岛保持了原始的风貌，游客也不多。兰塔岛面积只有普吉岛的三分之一，开车绕岛一周只需要一个多小时。听说近年来的游客越来越多，许多地区也渐渐开发。也因为这几年来的发展迅速，无论住宿和餐饮都很方便，游客可以根据自身的条件和喜好安排，从五星级的度假村到廉价的背包客栈，从海边的度假屋到山上的山中屋，选择繁多，应有尽有。
兰塔岛的东面是兰塔古镇，住着海上吉普赛人；西面则是一路的沙滩、酒店，也是住宿最集中的地方，还有闻名遐迩的夕阳。北部是兰塔岛最热闹最靠近轮渡码头的Saladan小镇，这里吃喝玩乐都很集中，酒店也相对便宜，晚上还有夜市可以逛。
兰塔岛的最佳旅游时间是11月~4月，因为5月~10月是雨季，这几个月份岛上几乎没什么人，风浪特别大，海水比较浑浊，出海浮潜的机会较少，夜市不做生意，许多店家不开门，连大名鼎鼎的ROK岛也会封岛。这不代表完全不适合在这时候来，如果没有风浪，许多小岛还是可以正常出行的。这时候住宿的价钱也相对便宜，沙滩上也没有满满的人群，小镇静静的特别优美。旱季（11月~4月）的时候，水质非常清澈，很适合浮潜，温暖的大阳光很适合爱晒太阳的朋友，小镇也格外热闹，洋人和中国来的游客特别多。
由于兰塔岛很小，游兰塔岛除了可以自驾外，会骑摩托车的朋友可以选择租辆摩托车环岛，可是这里路况不是很好，山路也特别多所以要格外小心；喜欢被服务的朋友可以选择包车环岛，轻轻松松，无需烦恼。
兰塔岛虽小可是景点也不少，以下介绍几个姐姐我从网上搜下的景点/活动：
灯塔国家公园: 兰塔岛的国家公园，位于兰塔岛的最南端，是兰塔岛的地标性景点。公园里可以丛林徒步，参观灯塔，在细软的沙滩边游泳、日光浴和浮潜。外国游客每位的入门票是200THB，小孩100THB，开车进去需另付30THB。详细请浏览泰国国家公园官方网站：https://www.thainationalparks.com/mu-ko-lanta-national-park
兰塔老镇: 位于兰塔岛东南部的一个老镇，是兰塔岛上最先有人居住的地方。这里也有兰塔岛上最大的出海码头。古城里留着一些历史的印记，中式祠堂、华表、佛像等。传说清末与华人通商，华人与泰国人通婚之后，留在泰国，成为泰国华侨，所以这里可以看见很多华人的足迹和传统。
丛林骑象: 在兰塔岛骑象，可以感受到原始森林的地貌，近距离接触动植物的生命力。可是这几年网上流传许多大象被虐待的报导，到底这活动人不人道，各位自己决定吧！
跳岛浮潜：来到海岛当然少不了浮潜，兰塔岛著名的Rok岛就是最佳浮潜的地方，可是Rok岛只在旱季的时候开放。除了Rok岛浮潜一日游，也可以选择兰塔岛著名的四岛游 （Ko Ma, Ko Mook, Ko Chuak, Ko Ngai）。
Rok岛浮潜一日游/四岛浮潜一日游：快艇每位1000-1200THB，长尾船每位500-700THB（含午饭，饮料和浮潜器材）
红树林生态游：不喜欢浮潜的朋友可以试一试他们的红树林生态游，除了可以了解红树林的生态活动以外，还可以游览兰塔岛的美丽洞穴，外加红树林划皮艇。一日游一样是快艇每位1000-1200THB，长尾船每位500-700THB（含午饭，饮料和划皮艇）
Ko Lanta is an island district in Krabi Province on Thailand’s Andaman coast. It’s known for its coral-fringed beaches, mangroves, limestone outcrops and rain forests. Compare to Phuket and Krabi town, Ko Lanta are relatively non famous and not too crowded with tourist, but recently more and more tourist get to know about this island due to the nature beauty of this island, last few years the island had developed pretty fast, many hotels, restaurants and shops were built to supply the overwhelming tourist especially during the peak season. Tourist can choose to stay in an luxury resorts, a budget hotel or a low cost backpacker guest house base on their preference.
Ko Lanta are pretty small, it just took around one hour plus to round island with car. The east coast of the island are Lanta Old Town where a lot of local Chinese stay here and also home to semi-nomadic sea people known as the Chao Leh. West coast have the best beaches and sunset, therefore most of the hotels, restaurants and shops were held at the west. Northern area is Saladan town, the town where the ferry station held, the most happening area of the island too.
The best month to visit Ko Lanta will be the dry season, start from November to the April of next year. May to October is their raining season, the sea will be rough, strong wind, many shops will closed during this season, many activity will be cancel, the most popular island - Ko Rok will be close as well. Anyway, the price of accommodation will drop a lot, so it will relatively cheap to travel here, the town are quiet and not much tourist, therefore is a good time to enjoy a quiet holiday.
Getting around the island is pretty easy, you may rent a car or a motorcycle at Saladan town, or hire a private driver. Anyway, the road condition of the island are not very good, there are many mountain path which are narrow and rough. So, be well prepare if you plan to get around with motorcycle.
There are plenty of places to visit and things to do on the island, before my visit I did some homework and would like to share it here although I didn't cover all myself.
Places to visit/Things to do at Ko Lanta:
Mu Ko Lanta National Park: The national park spans several islands, including the southern end of the largest island Ko Lanta Yai, home to semi-nomadic sea people known as the Chao Leh. The park contains the Khao Mai Kaew cave network and Khlong Chak Waterfall.
Lanta Old Town: Located at east coast of Ko Lanta, the first town in Ko Lanta.
Elephant Riding: Riding elephant through the beautiful rain forest of Thailand is an all time popular activity in Thailand, anyway, recently this activity have a lot of controversy, a lot of article on internet review the cruelness of this activity.
Snorkeling/Island Hoping: Snorkeling or island hoping is a must have activity for a beautiful island, there a two popular package at Ko Lanta, the Ko Rok day trip, which only open during the dry season and 4 islands hoping day trip. Both cost 1000-1200THB per person for a speed boat day trip and 500-700THB for a long tail boat day trip (included lunch, drinks and snorkeling gear).
Mangrove Eco Tour: If you don't like snorkeling, you may join the Mangrove Eco Tour, one of the popular activity at Ko Lanta. The day tour will take you to visit the very beautiful mangrove forest of Ko Lanta and the cave, also include kayaking activity. The day trip price is almost the same as the snorkeling day trip.
兰塔岛旅游攻略介绍完毕，现在来分享我的兰塔岛游记。我们总共18个人，5辆车出发，当中有老人小孩，加上雨季，所以许多活动我们都没参加，走轻游路线。我们从槟城出发到兰塔岛总车程大约要450多公里，当中还得过马泰边界和和渡船。
早上六点钟从槟城出发一路向北，先到靠近关口的Changlun买汽车保险和兑换泰币。由于兰塔岛在西海岸，和合艾不一样，所以过Wang Kelian关口会比较顺路，也可以避开Padang Besar开斋节的人潮。开车过关口很简单，马来西亚这一方，可以开车过，在海关设置的窗口交上护照盖章就可以了。到了泰国关口就必须停车，所有人都需要下车排队盖护照，也必须依据泰国关口的潜规则，每人付RM2小费。车主盖完护照必须到旁边的办公室办汽车保险的手续，一样的潜规则，一辆车必须付RM10小费。Wang Kelian关口比较小，相对过关口的人也比较少，所以也不会花太长的时间，但由于是开斋节假期，还是有一定的人潮。Wang Kelian关口的开放时间是早上八点到傍晚七点，所以时间必须拿捏好才不会错过关口开放的时间。
花了一个小时多过关后，我们便到泰国啦！一路走走停停，吃饭，加油，上厕所，大约下午三点多终于到达下塌的酒店了。由于是雨季淡季我们租了兰塔岛有名的度假村（Crown Lanta Resort），旺季一个晚上要价RM700++的双人房淡季只收RM300，而且是Deluxe Double，打开玻璃门就是大大的泳池，到附近的7 Eleven买一堆零食在度假村里开趴是淡季的最佳旅游方式。
长篇大论以后，走，跟我们一起轻游兰塔岛！
After introduction, let's talk about my trip. We are group of 18 persons in 5 cars, which include senior citizens and children, therefore we just have an relax and easy going trip, not too adventure.
We depart from Penang at 6 am in the morning, firstly, stop by at Changlun to buy car insurance. Ko Lanta located at west coast of Thailand, therefore we go through Wang Kelian immigration rather than Padang Besar. Once we reach Wang Kelian immigration, we can drive through Malaysia's immigration and get the passport cop in the car. To get through Thailand immigration we need to park our car, spend around one hour queue up to cop passport, after that the car owner need to go to immigration office to submit the car insurance form. At Thailand immigration, you need to pay RM2 tips to the immigration official for each passport cop and RM10 tips for car insurance form submission.
After spent more than an hour at immigration, we reach Thailand! After few stop for lunch, re-fuel, and etc, we reach our hotel at 3 pm. Due to low season, we manage to book a popular resort of the island (Crown Lanta Resort), which cost RM700++ for a double room per night during peak season, it cost only RM300 per night for a deluxe double room with pool access. Best thing to do during low season is get some local snack at nearby 7-Eleven store to have a pool party at the resort!
Well, after a long story telling, let me show you our relaxing Ko Lanta trip!
快乐出发！The journey begins!
泰国边境， 适逢开斋节假期，人好多！
Thailand border, a lot of people are crossing the border to Thailand due to Ramadan holiday!
从边境再开四个小时多的车程，终于来到兰塔岛渡轮码头，买票排队坐渡轮去！
Drive around 4 hours plus from border to ferry station, queuing up for ferry to Ko Lanta！
今天的天气好好哦！Such a good weather today!
兰塔岛，你好！Hello Ko Lanta!
下午三点多，终于抵达Crown Lanta度假村，度假村很贴心的以本地水果欢迎我们。
Finally, reach Crown Lanta Resort & Spa at around 3 pm, such a beautiful resort, welcoming us with local fruits.
晚上我们到Saladan小镇的沿海餐厅吃饭，这里的泰国餐真好吃，很到地，尤其是他们家的Tomyam。餐厅坐落在海边，环境还不错，东西好吃，价格合理。
At night, we have our dinner at one of the restaurant at Saladan town, Thai food here are very delicious, especially their Tomyam, the price are affordable too. The restaurant is pretty nice, located by the sea.
在泰国，泰国啤酒和Tomyam是一定要的啦！
At Thailand, must have Thai beer with Tomyam!
第二天一早在美丽的风景围绕下醒来，早上在度假村的山顶餐厅吃自助式早餐。
Day two, wake up with beautiful scenery around us, having buffet breakfast at resort's hill top restaurant.
这里的泰国粿条汤好好吃！
Thai Koay Teow Soup here are super delicious!
第二天的第一站，兰塔岛国家公园。国家公园很漂亮，可是这里的猴子太凶了，要小心顾好手上的物品和包包。
First destination on day two, Mu Ko Lanta National Park. National Park are very beautiful, but there are a lot of wild monkeys here, must be very careful, they love to grab your stuff.
国家公园森林徒步地图。Map of National Park's hiking trail.
兰塔国家公园最著名的地标，灯塔。
Landmark of Mu Ko Lanta National Park, the light house.
这里也有许多有趣的民宿和餐厅，都是建在海边的海上屋，我们的午餐也是在这里的餐厅吃的。
There are a lot of guest house and restaurants here, all located by the sea, we have our lunch at one of the restaurant here.
餐厅的美景。The view from the restaurant.
回到度假村，在度假村的私人沙滩度过悠闲快乐的一天。
Back to our resort, spending some leisure beach hour at resort's private beach.
第三天，本来计划跳岛浮潜，可是计划赶不上变化，那天大风大浪的，到了中午还下起狂风爆雨，挺吓人的。计划泡汤，早上只能在酒店的私人海滩玩水拍照，再到泳池开趴。
Our original plan on third day is to go snorkeling and island hoping, too bad, it was bad weather that day, strong wind and wave at the morning and heavy rain at noon. Therefore, we have to cancel our plan and spent our morning taking pictures at the resort and have a relaxing pool party at our rooms.
接着到度假村附近的Klong Dao Beach，Klong Dao Beach的沙滩虽然没有Long Beach漂亮，沙滩带点泥，沙子也比较粗，也因此有了波浪沙滩的特色，平平的沙滩，退潮时海水的反光也特别漂亮。
Next we visit Klong Dao Beach nearby resort, Klong Dao Beach not as beautiful as Long Beach, the sand are pretty muddy and rough, due to that, it forms some unique wavy lines on the beach, the reflection here are very beautiful too.
在兰塔岛的最后一个晚上，我们到岛上著名的运动酒吧吃晚餐。Harrys Steak House & Sport Bar, 除了可以看各类球赛的现场直播，还可以和朋友一起来这里吃喝玩乐，各式游戏如桌球，飞镖等，任君玩。除此之外，他们家的西餐也太好吃了，而且份量很大，价格合理，服务也很好。由于是淡季，酒吧没什么人，听说旺季的时候是需要订座的，我门18个人来到这里，好像包餐厅一样，刚好遇上世界杯球赛直播，大人小孩都玩得很开心。
Last night at Ko Lanta, we went to one of the popular sport bar at Saladan town to have our dinner, and watch world cup match. Harrys Steak House & Sport Bar, a great place to hang around and watch sport games live, they also serve delicious western food and beers, provide a lot of free games like dart, pool and etc. Due to low season, the bar have only few customers, our group like having a private party at the restaurant, the staff here are friendly and fun, we had an awesome evening here, even the kids loves it.
很快的，短暂的兰塔岛之旅就这样结束，由于路途遥远，吃过丰富的早餐后，我们便出发回家。
Time flies, is time to go home, we start our journey home after having a good breakfast at resort.
回程当然少不了到泰国超市购物，最爱买泰国零食了，沿途的Trang市有很大间的Tesco Lotus，可以在这里把剩下的泰币花光，顺便吃个午饭，Tesco Lotus的猪脚饭是来泰必吃，这里还有马来西亚没有在卖的DQ雪糕哦！Nom Nom！
On the way home, we stop by Tesco Lotus of Trang to shop for our favourite Thai snacks. Must try their very delicious Pork Leg Rice too. Tesco Lotus of Trang are pretty big, they also have DQ ice cream, which we cannot find in Malaysia. Nom Nom!
Although the weather is not too good on our 4D3N trip, we had a lot of great time and a lot of great experiences at Ko Lanta. Good bye Ko Lanta, good bye Thailand, till we see you again!
15/6/2018 - 18/6/2018
今年的开斋节刚好遇上周末，四天假期，我和家人计划了短短的出国游。四天三夜去泰国就对了，可是假期机票特别贵怎么办？不怕，我们开车去泰国！继上一次开车去泰南合艾过后，发现开车去泰国其实一点都不难，所以这次我们挑战较远的泰国兰塔岛。
During Ramadan holiday, I went to Ko Lanta with my family for a short trip. Since we already have experience driving to Hatyai, Thailand few years back, we decided to challenge our self to drive to Ko Lanta this time.
兰塔岛位于泰国甲米城南部约70公里的安达曼海沿岸，比起开发过度的甲米城和普吉岛，兰塔岛保持了原始的风貌，游客也不多。兰塔岛面积只有普吉岛的三分之一，开车绕岛一周只需要一个多小时。听说近年来的游客越来越多，许多地区也渐渐开发。也因为这几年来的发展迅速，无论住宿和餐饮都很方便，游客可以根据自身的条件和喜好安排，从五星级的度假村到廉价的背包客栈，从海边的度假屋到山上的山中屋，选择繁多，应有尽有。
兰塔岛的东面是兰塔古镇，住着海上吉普赛人；西面则是一路的沙滩、酒店，也是住宿最集中的地方，还有闻名遐迩的夕阳。北部是兰塔岛最热闹最靠近轮渡码头的Saladan小镇，这里吃喝玩乐都很集中，酒店也相对便宜，晚上还有夜市可以逛。
兰塔岛的最佳旅游时间是11月~4月，因为5月~10月是雨季，这几个月份岛上几乎没什么人，风浪特别大，海水比较浑浊，出海浮潜的机会较少，夜市不做生意，许多店家不开门，连大名鼎鼎的ROK岛也会封岛。这不代表完全不适合在这时候来，如果没有风浪，许多小岛还是可以正常出行的。这时候住宿的价钱也相对便宜，沙滩上也没有满满的人群，小镇静静的特别优美。旱季（11月~4月）的时候，水质非常清澈，很适合浮潜，温暖的大阳光很适合爱晒太阳的朋友，小镇也格外热闹，洋人和中国来的游客特别多。
由于兰塔岛很小，游兰塔岛除了可以自驾外，会骑摩托车的朋友可以选择租辆摩托车环岛，可是这里路况不是很好，山路也特别多所以要格外小心；喜欢被服务的朋友可以选择包车环岛，轻轻松松，无需烦恼。
兰塔岛虽小可是景点也不少，以下介绍几个姐姐我从网上搜下的景点/活动：
灯塔国家公园: 兰塔岛的国家公园，位于兰塔岛的最南端，是兰塔岛的地标性景点。公园里可以丛林徒步，参观灯塔，在细软的沙滩边游泳、日光浴和浮潜。外国游客每位的入门票是200THB，小孩100THB，开车进去需另付30THB。详细请浏览泰国国家公园官方网站：https://www.thainationalparks.com/mu-ko-lanta-national-park
兰塔老镇: 位于兰塔岛东南部的一个老镇，是兰塔岛上最先有人居住的地方。这里也有兰塔岛上最大的出海码头。古城里留着一些历史的印记，中式祠堂、华表、佛像等。传说清末与华人通商，华人与泰国人通婚之后，留在泰国，成为泰国华侨，所以这里可以看见很多华人的足迹和传统。
丛林骑象: 在兰塔岛骑象，可以感受到原始森林的地貌，近距离接触动植物的生命力。可是这几年网上流传许多大象被虐待的报导，到底这活动人不人道，各位自己决定吧！
跳岛浮潜：来到海岛当然少不了浮潜，兰塔岛著名的Rok岛就是最佳浮潜的地方，可是Rok岛只在旱季的时候开放。除了Rok岛浮潜一日游，也可以选择兰塔岛著名的四岛游 （Ko Ma, Ko Mook, Ko Chuak, Ko Ngai）。
Rok岛浮潜一日游/四岛浮潜一日游：快艇每位1000-1200THB，长尾船每位500-700THB（含午饭，饮料和浮潜器材）
红树林生态游：不喜欢浮潜的朋友可以试一试他们的红树林生态游，除了可以了解红树林的生态活动以外，还可以游览兰塔岛的美丽洞穴，外加红树林划皮艇。一日游一样是快艇每位1000-1200THB，长尾船每位500-700THB（含午饭，饮料和划皮艇）
Ko Lanta are pretty small, it just took around one hour plus to round island with car. The east coast of the island are Lanta Old Town where a lot of local Chinese stay here and also home to semi-nomadic sea people known as the Chao Leh. West coast have the best beaches and sunset, therefore most of the hotels, restaurants and shops were held at the west. Northern area is Saladan town, the town where the ferry station held, the most happening area of the island too.
The best month to visit Ko Lanta will be the dry season, start from November to the April of next year. May to October is their raining season, the sea will be rough, strong wind, many shops will closed during this season, many activity will be cancel, the most popular island - Ko Rok will be close as well. Anyway, the price of accommodation will drop a lot, so it will relatively cheap to travel here, the town are quiet and not much tourist, therefore is a good time to enjoy a quiet holiday.
Getting around the island is pretty easy, you may rent a car or a motorcycle at Saladan town, or hire a private driver. Anyway, the road condition of the island are not very good, there are many mountain path which are narrow and rough. So, be well prepare if you plan to get around with motorcycle.
There are plenty of places to visit and things to do on the island, before my visit I did some homework and would like to share it here although I didn't cover all myself.
Places to visit/Things to do at Ko Lanta:
Mu Ko Lanta National Park: The national park spans several islands, including the southern end of the largest island Ko Lanta Yai, home to semi-nomadic sea people known as the Chao Leh. The park contains the Khao Mai Kaew cave network and Khlong Chak Waterfall.
Lanta Old Town: Located at east coast of Ko Lanta, the first town in Ko Lanta.
Elephant Riding: Riding elephant through the beautiful rain forest of Thailand is an all time popular activity in Thailand, anyway, recently this activity have a lot of controversy, a lot of article on internet review the cruelness of this activity.
Snorkeling/Island Hoping: Snorkeling or island hoping is a must have activity for a beautiful island, there a two popular package at Ko Lanta, the Ko Rok day trip, which only open during the dry season and 4 islands hoping day trip. Both cost 1000-1200THB per person for a speed boat day trip and 500-700THB for a long tail boat day trip (included lunch, drinks and snorkeling gear).
Mangrove Eco Tour: If you don't like snorkeling, you may join the Mangrove Eco Tour, one of the popular activity at Ko Lanta. The day tour will take you to visit the very beautiful mangrove forest of Ko Lanta and the cave, also include kayaking activity. The day trip price is almost the same as the snorkeling day trip.
兰塔岛旅游攻略介绍完毕，现在来分享我的兰塔岛游记。我们总共18个人，5辆车出发，当中有老人小孩，加上雨季，所以许多活动我们都没参加，走轻游路线。我们从槟城出发到兰塔岛总车程大约要450多公里，当中还得过马泰边界和和渡船。
早上六点钟从槟城出发一路向北，先到靠近关口的Changlun买汽车保险和兑换泰币。由于兰塔岛在西海岸，和合艾不一样，所以过Wang Kelian关口会比较顺路，也可以避开Padang Besar开斋节的人潮。开车过关口很简单，马来西亚这一方，可以开车过，在海关设置的窗口交上护照盖章就可以了。到了泰国关口就必须停车，所有人都需要下车排队盖护照，也必须依据泰国关口的潜规则，每人付RM2小费。车主盖完护照必须到旁边的办公室办汽车保险的手续，一样的潜规则，一辆车必须付RM10小费。Wang Kelian关口比较小，相对过关口的人也比较少，所以也不会花太长的时间，但由于是开斋节假期，还是有一定的人潮。Wang Kelian关口的开放时间是早上八点到傍晚七点，所以时间必须拿捏好才不会错过关口开放的时间。
花了一个小时多过关后，我们便到泰国啦！一路走走停停，吃饭，加油，上厕所，大约下午三点多终于到达下塌的酒店了。由于是雨季淡季我们租了兰塔岛有名的度假村（Crown Lanta Resort），旺季一个晚上要价RM700++的双人房淡季只收RM300，而且是Deluxe Double，打开玻璃门就是大大的泳池，到附近的7 Eleven买一堆零食在度假村里开趴是淡季的最佳旅游方式。
长篇大论以后，走，跟我们一起轻游兰塔岛！
After introduction, let's talk about my trip. We are group of 18 persons in 5 cars, which include senior citizens and children, therefore we just have an relax and easy going trip, not too adventure.
We depart from Penang at 6 am in the morning, firstly, stop by at Changlun to buy car insurance. Ko Lanta located at west coast of Thailand, therefore we go through Wang Kelian immigration rather than Padang Besar. Once we reach Wang Kelian immigration, we can drive through Malaysia's immigration and get the passport cop in the car. To get through Thailand immigration we need to park our car, spend around one hour queue up to cop passport, after that the car owner need to go to immigration office to submit the car insurance form. At Thailand immigration, you need to pay RM2 tips to the immigration official for each passport cop and RM10 tips for car insurance form submission.
After spent more than an hour at immigration, we reach Thailand! After few stop for lunch, re-fuel, and etc, we reach our hotel at 3 pm. Due to low season, we manage to book a popular resort of the island (Crown Lanta Resort), which cost RM700++ for a double room per night during peak season, it cost only RM300 per night for a deluxe double room with pool access. Best thing to do during low season is get some local snack at nearby 7-Eleven store to have a pool party at the resort!
Well, after a long story telling, let me show you our relaxing Ko Lanta trip!
快乐出发！The journey begins!
泰国边境， 适逢开斋节假期，人好多！
Thailand border, a lot of people are crossing the border to Thailand due to Ramadan holiday!
从边境再开四个小时多的车程，终于来到兰塔岛渡轮码头，买票排队坐渡轮去！
Drive around 4 hours plus from border to ferry station, queuing up for ferry to Ko Lanta！
今天的天气好好哦！Such a good weather today!
兰塔岛，你好！Hello Ko Lanta!
下午三点多，终于抵达Crown Lanta度假村，度假村很贴心的以本地水果欢迎我们。
Finally, reach Crown Lanta Resort & Spa at around 3 pm, such a beautiful resort, welcoming us with local fruits.
度假村很漂亮，第一天长途跋涉的，大家都累了，今天的行程就是度假，在度假村里好好的享受，悠闲的度过在兰塔岛的第一天。
The resort are very beautiful, after a tired day travelling here, we spent our first day relax and enjoy at resort.
晚上我们到Saladan小镇的沿海餐厅吃饭，这里的泰国餐真好吃，很到地，尤其是他们家的Tomyam。餐厅坐落在海边，环境还不错，东西好吃，价格合理。
At night, we have our dinner at one of the restaurant at Saladan town, Thai food here are very delicious, especially their Tomyam, the price are affordable too. The restaurant is pretty nice, located by the sea.
在泰国，泰国啤酒和Tomyam是一定要的啦！
At Thailand, must have Thai beer with Tomyam!
第二天一早在美丽的风景围绕下醒来，早上在度假村的山顶餐厅吃自助式早餐。
Day two, wake up with beautiful scenery around us, having buffet breakfast at resort's hill top restaurant.
这里的泰国粿条汤好好吃！
Thai Koay Teow Soup here are super delicious!
第二天的第一站，兰塔岛国家公园。国家公园很漂亮，可是这里的猴子太凶了，要小心顾好手上的物品和包包。
First destination on day two, Mu Ko Lanta National Park. National Park are very beautiful, but there are a lot of wild monkeys here, must be very careful, they love to grab your stuff.
Landmark of Mu Ko Lanta National Park, the light house.
这里的沙滩挺干净漂亮的，我们花一些时间在海边玩水，再爬到灯塔那里去拍照。
The beach here is clean and beautiful, we spent some time on the beach and hike up to the hill to take some photos.
第二站，兰塔老镇。老镇很有feel，加上淡季没有人，是个很好拍照的地方。
Next stop, Lanta Old Town, a beautiful town that can have a lot of photos.
这里也有许多有趣的民宿和餐厅，都是建在海边的海上屋，我们的午餐也是在这里的餐厅吃的。
There are a lot of guest house and restaurants here, all located by the sea, we have our lunch at one of the restaurant here.
由于淡季许多餐厅没有开，加上我们人数太多，连续两天我们都到这里吃饭。Fresh Restaurant，地道的泰国餐，价廉物美，服务周到，风景宜人。
Due to low season, a lot of restaurants are close, therefore, we come here for lunch for continuous two days. Fresh restaurant, delicious local Thai cuisine with beautiful scenery.
餐厅的美景。The view from the restaurant.
兰塔岛住着许多华人后代，所以有好几间华人寺庙和佛像。
There are a lot of Chinese here, therefore you will found several Chinese temple here.
There are a lot of Chinese here, therefore you will found several Chinese temple here.
第三站，逛兰塔岛传统市集，我们买了很多水果和零食回度假村开大食会。
Shopping at Ko Lanta local market, we bought a lot of fruits and snack here to have party at the resort.
回到度假村，在度假村的私人沙滩度过悠闲快乐的一天。
Back to our resort, spending some leisure beach hour at resort's private beach.
第三天，本来计划跳岛浮潜，可是计划赶不上变化，那天大风大浪的，到了中午还下起狂风爆雨，挺吓人的。计划泡汤，早上只能在酒店的私人海滩玩水拍照，再到泳池开趴。
Our original plan on third day is to go snorkeling and island hoping, too bad, it was bad weather that day, strong wind and wave at the morning and heavy rain at noon. Therefore, we have to cancel our plan and spent our morning taking pictures at the resort and have a relaxing pool party at our rooms.
中午再到兰塔老镇闲逛，吃午餐。Afternoon, we go back to Lanta old town, hanging around and having lunch.
雨，没有一直下，午餐过后我们到Long Beach去。Long beach正如其名，有四公里长，这沙滩很漂亮，据说是全兰塔岛最漂亮，沙最细软的沙滩。
Luckily it didn't rain for the whole day, we manage to visit long beach after lunch. Long beach its about 4km long and has the nicest white sand on Koh Lanta.
接着到度假村附近的Klong Dao Beach，Klong Dao Beach的沙滩虽然没有Long Beach漂亮，沙滩带点泥，沙子也比较粗，也因此有了波浪沙滩的特色，平平的沙滩，退潮时海水的反光也特别漂亮。
Next we visit Klong Dao Beach nearby resort, Klong Dao Beach not as beautiful as Long Beach, the sand are pretty muddy and rough, due to that, it forms some unique wavy lines on the beach, the reflection here are very beautiful too.
在兰塔岛的最后一个晚上，我们到岛上著名的运动酒吧吃晚餐。Harrys Steak House & Sport Bar, 除了可以看各类球赛的现场直播，还可以和朋友一起来这里吃喝玩乐，各式游戏如桌球，飞镖等，任君玩。除此之外，他们家的西餐也太好吃了，而且份量很大，价格合理，服务也很好。由于是淡季，酒吧没什么人，听说旺季的时候是需要订座的，我门18个人来到这里，好像包餐厅一样，刚好遇上世界杯球赛直播，大人小孩都玩得很开心。
Last night at Ko Lanta, we went to one of the popular sport bar at Saladan town to have our dinner, and watch world cup match. Harrys Steak House & Sport Bar, a great place to hang around and watch sport games live, they also serve delicious western food and beers, provide a lot of free games like dart, pool and etc. Due to low season, the bar have only few customers, our group like having a private party at the restaurant, the staff here are friendly and fun, we had an awesome evening here, even the kids loves it.
Time flies, is time to go home, we start our journey home after having a good breakfast at resort.
回程当然少不了到泰国超市购物，最爱买泰国零食了，沿途的Trang市有很大间的Tesco Lotus，可以在这里把剩下的泰币花光，顺便吃个午饭，Tesco Lotus的猪脚饭是来泰必吃，这里还有马来西亚没有在卖的DQ雪糕哦！Nom Nom！
On the way home, we stop by Tesco Lotus of Trang to shop for our favourite Thai snacks. Must try their very delicious Pork Leg Rice too. Tesco Lotus of Trang are pretty big, they also have DQ ice cream, which we cannot find in Malaysia. Nom Nom!
四天三夜的兰塔岛之旅虽然没有很完美，可是大家也玩得很开心，这次的自驾游也是很好的体验，希望下次可以走得更远。再见兰塔岛，再见泰国！
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