Ngao Mangrove Forest Research Centre
Ngao Mangrove Forest Research Centre
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Pia
Rome, Italy6 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
The place is managed on a high scientific level. Mangroves are vanishing, but they can be the answer to polluted or salty water. If you are not interested in this, enjoy the endemic monkeys and the strange natural smell. You walk through untouched nature on a comfortable foot-walk. Choose a rainy day and embrace the atmosphere. Afterwards the bright malls are still open.
Written February 9, 2018
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Ping C
Leiden, The Netherlands27 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
If there's one thing absolutely clear, it's the vibe coming from the mangrove forest saying humans have no business being here. If you fell from the wooden bridge, particularly at night, and had to make your way out of the forest, you couldn't do it. It's a mind-blowingly inhospitable site. To humans, that is. Gnats will bite you to distraction, carrying heaven knows what alarming diseases, and monkeys stare at you with eyes dead and alert at the same time. There's absolutely nothing adorable about them, and why would there? When park officials shoo the monkeys away, don't be overcome by pity; they (that is the monkeys, not the officials) will steal your bag, phone, wallet or whatever, and they have ferocious teeth to boot. And boy can they swim! The relentless plopping sounds of small crab falling from the trees or from water sucking in, creating a vacuum, in the swamps (explanations vary) have a disorienting and trance-inducing effect. The whole place can be hyperactive with a breeding and feeding frenzy while maintaining a graveyard feel. I loved it, and wanted to run from it. See for yourself and bring mosquito guard. Don't bother taking a boat trip through the forest, though. It's hugely expensive, very long and about as boring. You'll be taken to see an old tree and several fish farms, where they expect you to buy live soft shell crabs. There's a stop at a small village on stilts frozen in time for centuries, with villagers speaking nothing you speak, not even Thai. Anyway, they're not interested in visitors. Initiatives to have the children schooled on the mainland have mostly failed. I refused to stagger/climb out of the boat to meet them, because I knew I'd feel cheap walking around there, shooting pictures. At the end of the trip, you will be left off somewhere. Make sure you have your passport, because it may not be Thailand. Then you have a long ride back to Ranong ahead of you, by transport to be organised by yourself. So skip the boating, and just visit the forest. After a walk in the forest you can guess the rest.
Written December 1, 2016
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René Nonhof
Haarlem, The Netherlands26 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Very nice walk through the mangrove forest. We did not see any animals except for some monkeys that didn't bother us. You're here for the mangrove and that is what you will get. We did the walk in 30 minutes and after that don't forget the viewpoint were you can se how 30000 square meters of mangrove look like. Very impressive and a nice view. Worth a visit!
Written May 7, 2019
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cateaway
Bangkok, Thailand48 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
It was my first time to experience the mangrove. The air was very fresh. Because of the forest, the temperature was a bit cooler than in the city. We enjoyed seeing small fishes and water trace. The officers of this research centre gave us sticks to chase monkeys away after signing visitor books. We didn’t expect those monkeys were quite fierce when they were in a group or big family. Swaying the sticks wasn’t enough, you had to make your noise like a King Kong (for real) to scare them away. The officers were extremely friendly and kind unlike other officers we meet in Thailand. Everything seemed to be well kept and maintained. I had already thanked them for clean toilets.
Written March 15, 2018
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John12063
Cheltenham, UK107 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Great to see up close the Mangroves, also see wildlife, make sure you go well before night fall. It is very peaceful and would recommend this as a must see
Written August 15, 2017
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BiffaChristchurch
Christchurch186 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
After reading the previous review we decided to visit this amazing centre.
Don't rely on google maps as we couldn't find it the first time.
The access road runs along side the 'bald hill' attraction - on the right leaving Ranong southbound. A u turn is needed.
To walk around the reserve takes about 1 hr along the raised walkways which are highlighted with information as you stroll along the amazing collection of mango trees.
We were able to take a boat ride from the small pier which was an amazing experience - showed us the extent of this huge reserve. A boat costs THB 2000 regardless of the amount of people.
This attraction is free as is the car parking.
Staff at the centre were informative and requested you signed their book after your visit.
We had a wonderful half day here albeit we were the only visitors but definitely worth visiting.
Tip - take your sun lotion if you decide to take the boat trip as no cover.
Don't rely on google maps as we couldn't find it the first time.
The access road runs along side the 'bald hill' attraction - on the right leaving Ranong southbound. A u turn is needed.
To walk around the reserve takes about 1 hr along the raised walkways which are highlighted with information as you stroll along the amazing collection of mango trees.
We were able to take a boat ride from the small pier which was an amazing experience - showed us the extent of this huge reserve. A boat costs THB 2000 regardless of the amount of people.
This attraction is free as is the car parking.
Staff at the centre were informative and requested you signed their book after your visit.
We had a wonderful half day here albeit we were the only visitors but definitely worth visiting.
Tip - take your sun lotion if you decide to take the boat trip as no cover.
Written May 3, 2016
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Tang N
Bangkok, Thailand807 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
This is the first time I come here. Amazing for me never thought that I will hear the sound of mangrove make me very peacful.Close your eye , work slowly , breath the natural and listen the music of mangrive . .....WOW......
Written December 30, 2018
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Kateryna_r
Kyiv, Ukraine81 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
We were a bit afraid to not be able to find the place but there are a few signs to 'Forest Research Center' along the road and the basic directions are: It is located southward from Ranong along Highway 4, you'll need to U-turn and then turn right into an asphalt road for another 5 km.
When you get there, it's amazing! Luxury and green. The walk would take about half an hour or an hour. There are some stands with info in Thai and English. View points not to be missed. And do be careful around monkeys!
When you get there, it's amazing! Luxury and green. The walk would take about half an hour or an hour. There are some stands with info in Thai and English. View points not to be missed. And do be careful around monkeys!
Written November 8, 2016
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OppTravelers
Phoenix, AZ98 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
The research area is quite vast! We had an excellent time wandering around the boardwalk even though a monkey stole our audio device.
Written October 5, 2015
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Jan Olaf R
Kathu, Thailand24 contributions
Jul 2014 • Business
Take a walk or spend a nite, eat good food, look at great nature, see the Bald or green hills a x. Just enjoy, that is what I do. Water fall. Say hello to the locals, smile and be happy. Just be there. Present now))
Written July 5, 2014
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Eve8549
La Roche-sur-Yon, France4 contributions
Hello,
I would like to know if it's possible to get there when you cannot ride a motorbike... Maybe some moto-taxi?
And are the monkeys very aggressive or not?
Thank you
You can hire a taxi from town.
The monkeys are not aggressive.
However, we provide wooden sticks for you when you walk along the boardwalk.
The staff will also take care of the visitors at the mangrove boardwalk everyday from 8.30 a.m. till 4.30 p.m.