Susan Hoi Shell Fossil Cemetery
สุสานหอย 75 ล้านปี
A coastline where layers of stone formed from freshwater snail shell fossils lie flat. It is one of the few shell fossil beaches in the world.
Susan Hoi Shell Fossil Cemetery lies on the Laem Pho coast, about 17 km east of Ao Nang. Slabs of rock up to 40 cm thick cover the shoreline. They are made of freshwater snail shells cemented together over roughly 40 million years (local promotions say 75 million), and at low tide large areas are exposed. It is one of only a handful of sites of its kind in the world. The site is within the national park, and the entry fee for foreign visitors is about 200 baht, though this may vary, so check on arrival. There is a small exhibition hall on site. A visit takes 30 to 45 minutes, and it can be combined with Tiger Cave Temple on the same day.
Opening hours
08:30–16:30
Nearby sights
- Wat Kaew Korawaram
- Phra Nang Cave Beach
- Railay Beach
- Tonsai Beach
- Krabi Town Walking Street
- Ao Nang
- Khao Khanap Nam
- Ao Nang Landmark Night Market