Satun district, Thailand

Places to visit near Satun

Satun is a town in Satun district, Thailand, home to about 34,544 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves and 10 caves. The must-see places are Satun National Museum Kuden Mansion (1 km), Kelam Cave (19 km) and Timah Tasoh Dam (22 km).

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Satun, Thailand
Satun, Satun district, Thailand. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Satun at a glance

Location
Satun district, Thailand
Population
about 34,544
Coordinates
6.6231° N, 100.0668° E
Places within 50 km
68 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves

Top places to visit near Satun

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Satun

65 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Satun. The closest is Bukit Wang Mu (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Satun

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Satun. The closest is Ya Roi Waterfall (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Satun

20 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Satun. The closest is Ko Tammalang (11 km). Best time: september to february.

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Caves near Satun

17 caves within 100 km of Satun. The closest is Cave of Darkness (Begin) (19 km); the best-known is Kelam Cave (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Satun

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Satun. The closest is Tanyong Po Beach (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Satun

15 museums within 100 km of Satun. The closest is Satun National Museum Kuden Mansion (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Satun

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Satun
  2. 1 km Khao To Phaya Wang Park · nature spot, Satun
  3. 20 km Kelam Cave · cave, Perlis
  4. 13 km Wat Siam Kubang Tiga · Buddhist site, Perlis
  5. 6 km Timah Tasoh Dam · dam, Perlis
  6. 22 km Satun National Museum Kuden Mansion · museum, Satun
  7. 1 km Back to Satun

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Satun by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1865Bukit Wang Mu (16 km)
    Waterfalls425Ya Roi Waterfall (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1120Ko Tammalang (11 km)
    Caves1017Cave of Darkness (Begin) (19 km)
    Beaches & coast516Tanyong Po Beach (16 km)
    Museums415Satun National Museum Kuden Mansion (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Khao To Phaya Wang Park (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs611Hidayatuddeneyah Mosque (30 km)
    Other attractions110ห้องละหมาด (1 km)
    Buddhist sites17Wat Siam Kubang Tiga (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Timah Tasoh Reservoir (22 km)
    Forts & heritage05Mahsuri's Tomb (56 km)
    Parks13ลานตะแบก (1 km)
    Churches11Satun Hope Church (1 km)

    Satun: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Satun?

    Satun National Museum Kuden Mansion (museum, about 1 km), Kelam Cave (cave, about 19 km), Khao To Phaya Wang Park (nature spot, about 1 km), Timah Tasoh Dam (dam, about 22 km), Wat Siam Kubang Tiga (Buddhist site, about 28 km), Masjid Alwi (mosque, about 31 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Satun?

    68 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 caves, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Satun?

    Bukit Wang Mu, about 16 km by road; Bukit Pelarit (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Satun?

    Ya Roi Waterfall, about 22 km by road; Air Terjun Saok, Tasik Kenyir (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Satun?

    Ko Tammalang, about 11 km by road; Ko Yao (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Satun?

    Start in Satun, visit Khao To Phaya Wang Park, then Kelam Cave, then Wat Siam Kubang Tiga, then Timah Tasoh Dam, then Satun National Museum Kuden Mansion, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Satun?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves.

    Towns near Satun

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Satun’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Satun on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.