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In this article, we are going to share one of our favorite hidden gems with you. This is the best place to see the sunrise in Krabi. In fact, this may well be one of the best sunrises in Thailand. We have seen many amazing sunrises around the world throughout our years of travel, but this definitely rates as one of the best. So if you’re visiting Krabi in 2025 – definitely read this guide & plan a visit.
You may think that we are overstating it, so we have included plenty of pictures in this article to help give you a feel for the lay of the land and the beauty of the sunrise in this area. Hopefully, the pictures are enough to be the best way to wake up nice and early and experience this stunning sunrise.
This sunrise spot is very easy to access from Ao Nang. What’s more, visiting this sunrise spot is unlikely to have a big impact on your itinerary because it is such an early start. You should be able to fit plenty of other adventures into your day.
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Where is the best place to see the sunrise in Krabi?
The best place to see the sunrise in Krabi is called Din Daeng Doi. This is a beautiful hill that has a stunning east view over mist-covered valleys and limestone hills. This genuinely rates amongst the most beautiful sunrises we have seen, and we have seen many amazing sunrises around the world. If you’re visiting Krabi, it is well worth the early start to see such an impressive sunrise over this beautiful, unique landscape.
You may have read articles or had people recommend that you visit Tiger Cave Temple mountain for sunrise. In our opinion, this is not a great sunrise spot for two reasons. Firstly, Tiger Cave Temple is only open at 6:00 a.m. This does not leave sufficient time to reach the summit for sunrise (the walk up the mountain takes at least 30 – 40 minutes).
So you don’t have enough time, especially if you are hoping to see the beautiful colors before the sun actually rises. Secondly, while Tiger Cave Temple does have a very impressive view, the sun does not rise over a panoramic karst landscape. The view to the east of Tiger Cave Temple is actually relatively flat. So yeah, the sunrise may look good here, BUT definitely not as impressive as Din Daeng Doi.
If you’re hoping for an ocean sunrise, then you’re on the wrong side of Thailand! Krabi is on the west coast – so great for ocean sunsets. Not so good for ocean sunrises! So really Din Daeng Doi is the best place to see the sunrise in Krabi. If you think you know somewhere better please drop us a comment so we can investigate.
How do you get to Din Daeng Doi?
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If you’re hoping to see the sunrise in Krabi, you will need to wake up nice and early in the morning. In Thailand, the sun typically rises around 6 am – 6:30 am throughout the year. If you are staying in Ao Nang and you have your own transport, we recommend getting up around 5 am to start your journey. The drive from Ao Nang to Din Daeng Doi takes around 30 minutes. We recommend aiming to arrive around 30 minutes before the sun rises. Remember to bring a small torch for the short walk up to the viewpoint.
1 Take a taxi
It is possible to do this journey using a local taxi. We recommend arranging your taxi ride the day before and make a deal for a return trip including around 1 – 2 hours of waiting time at Din Daeng Doi. A fair price for this trip is around 800 baht (£16 or $20). However, taxis in this area are very expensive, and you may find it difficult to get a quote below 1,000 baht (£20 or $25).
2 Rent a motorbike and ride there
The cheapest and most convenient way to get to Din Daeng Doi is to rent a motorbike and ride. Motorbike rental in Krabi is relatively cheap and very easy. Motorbike rental generally costs around 200 – 250 baht per day (£4 – £5 or $4.50 – $6). The motorbike ride to Din Daeng Doi is likely to take around 30 minutes, and the roads are reasonably good for bikes. At this time in the morning, the roads are also likely to be very quiet and peaceful. There is one section of unpaved road right at the end just before you reach the car park for the viewpoint, ride carefully.
3 Rent a car and drive
If you’re looking for more comfort and safety, or you are traveling with kids, we recommend considering car rental in Krabi. If you contact a local car rental dealer directly, you can find car rental deals starting at around 1,000 baht per day. Like everything in Thailand, it is helpful to barter to get the best price. If you plan to rent a car and drive to Din Daeng Doi, we do recommend having an international driver’s license. Your car rental dealer may want to see your license, and they may also take a large cash deposit before you rent the car. There is a small car park situated at Din Daeng Doi. It is free to park in this location.
4 Why not book a tour
You can also book an epic Sunrise tour & Kayaking on KLOOK with visits this stunning sunrise viewpoint. This is a great way to see this amazing sunrise viewpoint and also experience some amazing early kayaking.
Walk up to the viewpoint
Once you have arrived at the car park, there is a short 10-minute walk up a trail. This is a very easy walk. The terrain is slightly rocky, so we recommend bringing a torch because you are likely to be arriving in the dark. This is a fairly easy route, and it would even be accessible to prams and wheelchairs if you have a helper. There is a small set of steps at the end of the trail leading to the viewpoint itself.
How much does it cost to visit Din Daeng Doi?
You do need to buy an entry ticket to visit the Din Daeng Doi viewpoint. This costs 50 baht for adults (Just over £1 or £1.20) and 20 baht for kids (£0.40 or $0.50).
What facilities are available at Din Daeng Doi?
The facilities at Din Daeng Doi are pretty simple. When you reach the viewpoint, there is a viewing platform, several photo spots, some benches, and a small cafe serving a simple menu including western and local breakfast options and drinks. There is also a small campsite situated at the Din Daeng Doi viewpoint. It costs 600 baht to rent a tent and camp overnight at this stunning spot. The cafe is open nice and early so you can order breakfast and enjoy the sunrise. There are toilets located at the bottom of the steps just before you reach the viewpoint. This may well be one of the prettiest cafes in the world.
When is the best time of year to see the sunrise in Krabi?
You really can get stunning sunrises at this location throughout the year. So whenever you are visiting Krabi, we highly recommend taking a visit to this stunning sunrise spot. The best time of year to see the sunrise in Krabi is actually during the rainy season (from April – November). This may sound counterintuitive, but the cloud cover can create some stunning colors, especially in the 30 minutes before the sunrise. Even in the rainy season, the conditions are generally quite nice early in the morning. Storms frequently roll in later in the afternoon, and the conditions are generally fairly clear and nice in the mornings.
Find out more about the BEST time of year to visit Krabi.
What can you do after seeing the sunrise?
Since you’re up nice and early and you’re already in the area, why not rent a Kayak at the stunning Klong Root Clear Water Canal? (pictured above at 7am when it is totally peaceful!) It is only a 10 minute drive from Din Daeng Doi AND they open around 7am. At this time you are likely to have THIS landscape all to yourself. So make sure you bring your best camera! It costs 300 baht to rent a kayak (£6 or $8). There are no time limits and they also include life jackets. There is no need to pre-book. Just show up, pay and off you go. After this we HIGHLY recommend a stop at the Baan Ton Mai Jungle Treehouse cafe. They serve AMAZING food and drinks and the ambiance is amazing. You can perch in a treehouse with a coffee or chill by a jungle river. Remember to bring mosquito repellant. The great news about seeing the sunrise – you can probably do all of this and more.
For a full day trip that starts at Din Daeng Doi – check out this Awesome Krabi Day Trip
Here are some beautiful places to stay in Krabi
Loma Place – simple stylish accommodation for backpackers on a budget – Find Loma Place Agoda or find them Loma Place on Booking.com
Aonang Glory Resort – surprisingly luxurious accommodation for the price – Find Aonang Glory Resort Agoda. You can also find Aonang Glory Resort on Booking.com
Groovy Bungalows – trendy property for mid-range backpackers – nice rooms & pool, great price – Find Groovy Bungalows on Agoda or find Groovy Bungalows on Booking.com
Baannai Lake View Resort – stunning lakeside resort with bungalows and villas, very beautiful! – Book Baannai on Agoda or on Reserve a bungalow on Booking.com
Baan Pinya Balinese Style Pool Villa – This is the one in the picture above. Very impressive 3 bedroom villa with private pool – Reserve you place at Baan Pinya on Agoda or on reserve Baan Pinya on Booking.com
