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| A
mountainous and heavily forested province, Ranong is best
known as a fishing and trading port. It was settled by
the Hokkien Chinese, and their strong influence is evident
in the town. |
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| Ranong
town is a gateway to Myanmar, with colourful longboats
ferrying produce and people across the narrow divide that
separates the two countries. The traffic is even heavier
these days since a casino opened at Victoria Point. |
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| The
famous hot springs are just outside of town, where an
arboretum and various first-class hotels cater to visitors
eager to benefit from the medicinal properties of the
mineral waters. |
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Ranong
has one of the highest
rainfalls in the country, giving rise to lush greenery
and stunning waterfalls, like Punyaban Falls that cascade
off a cliff on the outskirts of town. Further south, Laem
Son National Park is an intriguing seascape of mangroves,
cliff, beautiful beaches and uninhabited islands that
offer interesting diving. |
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| The
large island of Chang is increasingly popular as a relaxing
destination, with quiet beaches, herb gardens and prolific
fruit orchards. |
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