Samet Nangshe Viewpoint & Skywalk: Sunrise, Stargazing & Stays

Samet Nangshe Viewpoint offers one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Thailand. Overlooking the limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay, this hilltop spot is especially magical at sunrise. Surrounded by jungle and sea mist, it’s a must-visit for photographers, nature lovers, and anyone seeking a truly unforgettable landscape experience.

Spectacular view over Phang Nga Bay

From the Samet Nangshe Viewpoint you have a 180 degree view over Phang Nga. You overlook the largest mangrove forest in Thailand and Phang Nga Bay! The view is breathtakingly beautiful!

The Samet Nangshe Viewpoint is very beautiful during the day but it is even more beautiful when the sun rises! The sun rises between 05.30 and 06.00 above the limestone rock formations of Phang Nga Bay. But also the evenings and nights are beautiful because of the super good stargazing when the sky is clear. So prepare yourself for a night of little sleep and an unforgettable experience!

Two viewpoints at Samet Nangshe

There are two places where you can enjoy the view. The “official” Samet Nangshe Viewpoint and the slightly lower Bay View Cafe. The Samet Nangshe Viewpoint is the highest located and has a more simple setting and restaurant.

The Bay View Cafe is a nicely furnished place with a nice terrace. There are all kinds of attributes such as swings and rattan bird nests with which you can take a picture. Slightly lower than the Bay View Cafe is the Sametnangshe Boutique Hotel.

Scenic view of limestone islands and mangroves from a wooden terrace with benches

Sunset view of a rocky mountain and tree with person sitting on a terrace railing

Samet Nangshe Skywalk!

The Samet Nangshe Skywalk is a remarkable attraction offering visitors an unparalleled perspective of the area’s natural beauty. This 180-meter-long glass-floored walkway stands 80 meters above the ground, providing breathtaking 360-degree views of Phang Nga Bay’s iconic limestone karsts and expansive mangrove forests.

Opened to the public in early 2024, the skywalk is part of the Beyond Skywalk Nangshi Resort. The glass floor, engineered to support substantial weight, allows visitors to experience the sensation of walking above the stunning landscape safely.

The skywalk is open daily from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with sunrise being a particularly popular time to visit due to the mesmerizing views as dawn breaks over the bay. Admission is priced at 500 THB per adult and 300 THB per child under 130 cm, with a portion of the fee redeemable as food and drink credit at the on-site café and restaurant.

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Spending the at the Samet Nangshe Viewpoint

If you still want to get some sleep you can spend the night at the Samet Nangshe Viewpoint. There are several options. In this area you can sleep in a tent, simple bungalow, luxury room or villa. it is all depending on what you want to spend.

Good to know is that wherever you sleep, the view from the Samet Nangshe Viewpoint is priceless anyway!

In a luxurious bungalow or villa?

In addition to tents, the Sametnangshe Boutique Hotel also has beautiful luxury bungalows and rooms available. From your bath or plunge pool on the terrace you look out over Phang Nga Bay! Can it be even more decadent? The luxury villas have large windows so you don’t have to miss a second of the fantastic view from your bed, shower or toilet. There is also a small communal pool including the beautiful view.

Balcony lounge chairs overlooking lush green hills and distant islands under a clear sky

Tropical landscape view from a cozy open-air room with cushions and curtains.

There is also a new resort that built the Samet Nangshe Skywalk, it is called Beyond Skywalk Nangshe, check it here on Booking or on Agoda.

The wooden bungalows on stilts are romantically decorated and have a balcony whit (off course) a view on Phang Nga Bay! If you want to know more and how much an overnight stay in a luxury villa or wooden bungalow costs click here.

Bamboo hut with thatched roof on stilts surrounded by dense tropical forest greenery.

Cozy bedroom with wooden floors, canopy bed with mosquito net, and natural light from window

In a tent maybe?

On the Samet Nangshe Viewpoint itself you can rent basic bungalows and tents. From the tent opening you can see Phang Nga Bay! The tents cost between 350 baht (double) and 450 baht (triple) per night and are set up on site. Setting up your own tent is also allowed and costs 100 baht.

The tents of the Samet Nangshe Boutique are very neat and are set up on a porch from where you also have a view of Phang Nga Bay In the tent is a small fan and a light. The shared bathrooms and toilets are clean and tidy.

How to get to the Samet Nangshe Viewpoint in Phang Nga?

As far as we know there are no special tours only to the Samet Nangshe Viewpoint. If you want to go there you will have to use a scooter, cab or rental car.

From Phang Nga Town it takes about 45 minutes by car. A cab costs 800 to 1,000 baht for a one-way trip. From the center of Phuket (Patong Beach for example) it will take an hour and a half by car. The road to the site of the viewpoint is in good condition. Upon arrival you will see some small stores and there you can park your car or scooter. You are not allowed to take your own transport to the Samet Nangshe Viewpoint, if you see the road you will understand why!

How much does access to the Samet Nanghshe Viewpoint cost?

At a small house at the bottom of the viewpoint you have to pay a 30 baht entrance fee to go upstairs. You pay an extra 90 baht for transport up and down. In total the cost is 120 baht for one person. The road to the viewpoint is steep and therefore a pick-up truck is used to get to the top. You will be taken all the way to the highest point, an adventurous ride! Would you like to go to the Samet Nangshe Boutique Hotel and restaurant? Then the ride up costs 90 baht, of which 30 baht is a credit for the restaurant.