Mu Ko Lanta National Park
| Mu Ko Lanta National Park | |
|---|---|
| อุทยานแห่งชาติหมู่เกาะลันตา | |
Underwater cave in the park | |
| Location | Krabi Province, Thailand |
| Nearest city | Krabi |
| Coordinates | 7°29′02″N 99°05′56″E / 7.484°N 99.099°E |
| Area | 134 km2 (52 sq mi) |
| Established | 15 August 1990 |
| Visitors | 217,431 (in 2019) |
| Governing body | Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) |
Mu Ko Lanta National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติหมู่เกาะลันตา) is a national park in the southern part of Krabi Province, Thailand, consisting of several islands. The two largest islands are Ko Lanta Noi and Ko Lanta Yai. Although both are inhabited, Ko Lanta Yai is the primary tourist destination. The park was established on 15 August 1990
A clan of Chao Ley, or "sea gypsies" lives on Ko Lanta Yai. The clan still practices many of their ancient customs and ceremonies, such as the setting of ceremonial boats adrift to bring good luck and prosperity on the full moon nights of the sixth and eleventh months.