Ao Nang (sometimes known as "Ao Phra Nang"), Originally a backpacker hotspot, it is now moving towards a package holiday crowd with nearby Krabi airport able to bring more charter flights. While not quite as scenic as Railey, it is still home to one of the most beautiful beaches in southern Thailand. There is a good range of accommodation, many good restaurants, easy transport and agencies ready to cater to your every need, making it a good base for exploring Krabi. Orienting yourself in Ao Nang is easy: almost everything is located either along the beach, which runs west-east, or along the Airport Road, which runs up north from the east end of the beach. Longtail boats arrive on the beach near the junction of the two roads.