Ranong Canyon
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An emerald-green lake formed where rainwater filled an abandoned tin mine, surrounded by steep red clay cliffs; you can swim and paddle here, and locals call it the “Ranong Grand Canyon.”
Ranong Canyon is a canyon lake formed when water filled a former tin mine after mining ended. It lies about 7 km southeast of Ranong town. The water is emerald green, and steep red clay cliffs covered in rainforest surround it, making it a distinctive scene on the outskirts of Ranong. Wooden platforms let visitors jump in to swim (the water is deep, so life jackets are required), and you can rent kayaks or bamboo rafts. Snack and drink stalls line the shore. Admission is several dozen baht, and weekends draw many local visitors. It suits a half-day combined with the hot springs when waiting for a bus or staying overnight in Ranong. Visitors can ride a motorbike or hire a car, and the roads are in good condition. Note: climbing or diving from the cliff edges is prohibited.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Raksawarin Hot Springs
- Rattanarangsan Palace
- Punyaban Waterfall
- Koh Chang Noi (Ranong)
- Aow Kwang Peeb
- Wat Koh Phayam
- Koh Phayam Pier Village
- Aow Khao Kwai (Buffalo Bay)