Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot)
สระมรกต
A natural pool of translucent emerald green formed by mineral spring water welling up in the rainforest. The water stays around 30 degrees, so you can swim, and the deeper Blue Pool beyond is cobalt in colour.
The Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot) lies in the rainforest of Khao Phra Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary, about 60 km southeast of Krabi Town. It is a natural pool formed where underground mineral springs rise to the surface. The water is a clear emerald green and stays at around 30 degrees all year round, so swimming is allowed. From the entrance, a rainforest trail takes about 15 to 20 minutes to reach the pool, passing the Crystal Pool on the way. Around 600 metres further on is the Blue Pool, which is cobalt-coloured and off limits for swimming. The sanctuary is also a good birdwatching site. Entry costs about 200 baht for foreigners, and it is open from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Arriving before 9 am helps you avoid the tour groups. It is 1 to 1.5 hours by car from Ao Nang, so you'll need to charter a vehicle or join a tour, and it's often combined with Hot Spring Waterfall and Tiger Cave Temple. The rocks are slippery, so water shoes are recommended.
Opening hours
08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Hot Spring Waterfall (Nam Tok Ron)
- Krabi Town Walking Street
- Khao Khanap Nam
- Wat Kaew Korawaram
- Susan Hoi Shell Fossil Cemetery
- Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea)
- Phra Nang Cave Beach
- Railay Beach