Emerald Pool, Blue Pool are beautiful jade green pools that are “hidden” by nature in the forest in Krabi (Thailand). These lakes are not only mysterious but also have mineral water beneficial to human health. These places are great choices for a perfect day trip for families, hikers and nature lovers.
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1. Where exactly is Emerald Pool and Blue Pool in Krabi?
Emerald Pool, Blue Pool are famous green lakes in Klong Thom National Forest, in Krabi, Thailand. This tourist area is about 60km from the center of Krabi.
2. How to get there from Bangkok
- Take a flight
Krabi province is about 850 km from Bangkok. To get to Krabi, you can fly from Hanoi, Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City and then on board a connecting flight at Don Mueang Airport (Bangkok), it will take about 1 hour more flight to Krabi International Airport. In addition, you can also travel by bus or taxi easily. If taking a bus from Bangkok to Krabi costs about 700 baht, 12 hours long. The bus here does not have a bed, only reclining seats.
Arriving at Krabi airport, there will be bus, taxi, van, tuk tuk, songthew (local taxi) ticket offices at the airport. You just need to tell them the hotel address and buy a ticket. Tickets can be bargained against the fare they write on the sign. From the airport, move to Ao Nang by songthew car for 150 baht, only 30 minutes away.
- Rent a motorbike
To rent a motorbike you need a passport, or you can bring your CMT and a scanned copy of your passport. Renting a small motorbike is 150Bath, a big car is 200Bath, you add 75 baht for gas each to go nearly 40km (out of town and Ao Nang area). If the above method does not work, then you have to rent a car at the hotel.
These natural lakes are located deep in the Khlong Thom primeval forest in Krabi. This tourist area is about 60km from the center of Krabi. You can rent a motorbike yourself to go there and buy an entrance ticket for 200 baht/person, with a 20 baht parking fee.
Alternatively, if you are not familiar with the road, you should also buy a “half day” (half day) or “full day” (one day) tour from tourist offices around town with prices ranging from 600 baht to 1000 baht. Buying a tour, you will be picked up by a shuttle bus and can participate in many other activities such as lunch, hot spring bath, Emerald Pool, Blue Pool, visiting tiger temple and elephant riding…
3. Hot Spring in Krabi: a must visit
Before coming to the Emerald pool and Blue pool, you should stop by Hot Spring to soak in the clear natural hot springs in the middle of the rainforest. Hot Spring has a temperature of 35-40 degrees, famous for its natural mineral salt layer that can cure diseases such as rheumatism and sciatica. However, you should only soak for 10-20 minutes.
4. Emerald Pool Krabi
After relaxing with Hot Spring, you can continue to move to the area with Emerald pool a few kilometers away. There are three nature trails that lead to this charming The Emerald Pool:
– The first is an 800 meter road directly from the main entrance, this is the shortest road which has a mesmerizing scenery because of its rich green color.
– The second is through Thung TieoSa Morakot point, which is about 1400 meters long and more challenging. It’s ideal for birdwatchers and nature lovers. This road is a bit bumpy and difficult to go as to test your resilient will, but in return for your sweat, the nature here gives you extremely wonderful scenery.
– The third trail is the longest at almost three kilometers, and is a beautiful nature trail through the forest. For those who are adventurous, this is an interesting option.
Emerald pool is divided into 3 lakes: Sa Kaew, Sa Morakot and Sa Nam Pud. This area is surrounded by jungle with many interesting plants. To go inside, you should follow the usual instructions, and you can follow the natural path on the way back. Your route will look like a circle. Along the shady nature trail, there are not only interesting plants, but also rare birds such as gurneys, pittas, ferocious gobys, black hornbills.
Once you reach the Emerald pool, feel free to immerse yourself in its fresh and cool water, which originates from an underground stream Khao Nor Juji. Minerals present in the water stream are said to be very good for health. Here, you can enjoy swimming with small fish or sitting under the rapids to let the water massage your body.
One thing that is particularly interesting is the color of the water at The Emerald. Hardly anyone can read the exact name of the watercolor here. The color of the water changes according to the reflection of sunlight at different times of the day. When the temperature is high, the water will be jade green, when the temperature is low, the water will turn blue as shown.
To experience the most intense emerald color, arrive at dawn or as early in the morning as possible. You can also admire the lush forest with ancient trees reaching high into the sky, unusual forest creatures and limestone foothills open to a dazzling emerald lake. All those scenes create a miniature paradise in the middle of a peaceful place in Krabi.
5. Blue Pool Krabi
But do not be in a hurry to let the emerald green color of the Emerald Pool fascinate and forget that upstream there is the most beautiful jewel of the forest, the Blue Pool.
Blue Pool (blue lake) is “hidden” by nature in the forest. From Emerald Pool, you need to walk another 400m along a signposted trail under dense forest trees to reach Blue Pool. You will not be allowed to swim here because this lake is really very deep and potentially dangerous at the bottom of the lake.
The blue water color of Blue Pool makes this place mysterious and is the most attractive point here. The blue color of the water in the middle of the lake seems to be reaching out forever to touch the green trees that are leaning down on the water. Somewhere, the sound of birds chirping among the trees, a strange feeling of clarity…
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In my opinion, it’s best to spend a full day on Hot Spring, Emerald pool and Blue pool. The scenery here is really magical. Spending time soaking in Hot Spring hot spring and soaking in the cool clear waters of Emerald pool is really relaxing. Hope that this article will help you have a great day exploring Kabi’s amazing hidden gems.