Krabi is a province blessed with diverse tourism resources and one of Thailand’s tourist destinations of the highest potential, as an ancient human settlement dating back to the pre-historic era and developed into one of the 12 significant cities on the zodiac. A top tourist destination as a result of its plentiful natural attractions including, white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, extensive coral reefs, numerous caves and waterfall, and over 130 islands, including Koh Lanta and jewels of the Andaman coast, the six islands of Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park. Krabi is an important port city for both local fisherman as well as boats ferrying visitors to the nearby attractions, including Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, and Railey Beach, one of the premier rock climbing destinations in the world.
(From:
www.tourismthailand.org/krabi)