Sometimes life moves at such a fast pace that
it seems to pass us by before we can really enjoy it Sometimes we need to rest,
to place our heart in somewhere else, somewhere we can completely relax. If
you’re looking for this sort of place Kiriwong village is your answer.
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| The stunning view of Kiriwong Bridge from the other side of river |
Take a deep breath Feel the fresh air hear the wind
blowing through the trees. Here at Kiriwong. The villages located among
mountains and rivals. The place where the time seems slower surrounded by mist
green scenery and the simple of people’s lifestyle. Friendship and kindness are
all around
Kiriwong
village is located at Kamlonsubdistrict, Laan Saka district, Nakhon Si
Thammarat province. The village is also best known as an ecotourism
destination, and it was even awarded for such efforts in the 1998 Thailand
Tourism Awards. This village is the old community that moved to the foothills
of Loung Mountain which also is the way to the top of Loung Mountain. The flood
that happened many years ago causes those flood victims moved to the current
location of Kiriwong village nowadays. Consistently with the appearance of its landscape,
the meaning of this village‘s name is the place surrounded by mountain and
rivers.
From
generation to generation, the main occupation of people is gardeners mostly are
fruit gardens which also called as suan som rom. This village is well known
with the beauty of its landscape because the location that surrounded by mountains,
rivers and forests. But the most attractive point of this village is its people
so that sometimes we are not travelling to only just see beautiful tourist
spots but to experience how local lives. The people here live in simple
lifestyle and take care of each other like they are the same family. Let’s go
back to the basic and absorb the feeling of peaceful moment here.
The place that people in the village called as the water source
where the rivers begin.
The
map of Kiriwong village
The
gate way to Khao Luang where there is a small Buddha Relics located
ACTIVITIES
There
are a lot of activities provided for traveler such as riding a bicycle around
the village, staying at a home stay, testing some local foods. Also in the
village there are a lot of cute and cool café and restaurants to chill out. The special time to visit is the fruity season
that you will be able to try a plenty of fruits fleshly and directly from the
gardens. Around April to September is the best period of time for travelers who
love hiking. There will be carrier service provided for you as well.
The
local bicycle rental shops are also available for traveler to sigh seeing around the village
How to travel to Kiriwong
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Along the way to the village, you’ll see local people lifestyle and beautiful nature aside the road.
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You can easily get there from Ampher Meaug Nakornsithammarat driving along high way number 4016 then turn left to high way number 4015,around the 9th kilo Mather marker turn right to Kiriwong village keep going along the way aroung 9 kilomate more then you will reach Kiriwong village. Another way you can take the local bus for Yoi market in Ampher Muang Nakronsithammarat,the first round starts from 07.00am-16.00pm the price per person is 20 bath. If you have an opputonity to go to Nakhon si thammarat make sure to stop by Kiriwong village. It will be a wonderful experience of local life you won’t forget.
For
more information you can visit the website or call the number provided below
Tel:
662 250 5500, TAT Contact Center: 1672
