Had Yao is one of the few pristine beaches remaining in Krabi and one of the most spectacular with views of Jum Mountain and the dramatic cliffs of Ao Nang. Located only half an hour from the amenities of Krabi Town, the Taling Chan area is a laid back and natural undeveloped setting with mountains and rice fields dotted with buffalo and wildlife.
The locals make a living from the rice paddies and prawn farms found in the nearby area. Evidence of the local lifestyle abounds from the local fresh market to the old wooden houses on stilts. Krabi locals live a quiet and simple life that is non-existent in the tourist resorts of Thailand. Here you can really get back to nature and experience the real Thailand.