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are
located at an equal distance from
both Krabi and Phuket, about 40 kms.
Made up of six small and large
isles, the main features are sheer
limestone cliff and rock. Some
offer beautiful beach and coral
reefs. The best time for a visit is
between November and April.
Attractive isles in the group
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Koh Phi Phi Don |
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is
home to fishermen and Thai Moslems.
Located about 2 kms from Ko Phi Phi
Le. This island has a total area of
28 sq.m. An outstanding attraction
here is Ao Ton Sai, a vast bay with
a curving white sandy beach
stretching to a mountain range which
reaches into the sea. The clear
waters are prefect for swimming.
There is also a pier on the beach
where visitors can easily get on a
get off a boat On the other side, a
fishing village is located at Laem
Tong, an area renowned for its
underwater natural beauty. Coral
reefs can be found on both sides of
the island.
Tourists who wish to dive or hire a
boat are suggested to contact tour
operators on the island. Most are
situated in Ao Ton Sai area. |
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Ao Loh Dalum |
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is a
center of various water sports such
as kayaking, banana boats, swimming,
sun bathing, etc. The beach is a
curve parallel with Ton Sai Beach.
Sea is quite still and not so deep.
Accommodation are available along
the shores.
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Ao Loh Ba Kao |
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This
secluded stretch of sand on the
island's east coast has only one
palace to stay. Limestone outcrops
here add a dramatic background,
along with rock climbing and hiking
potential.
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Ko Yung |
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lies
to the north of Phi Phi Don. There
is a rocky beach on the east side; a
small beach in a fold of the hill;
and perfectly preserved coral
gardens. |
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Ko Phai |
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lies
to the north Phi Phi Don, and not
very far from Ko Yung. There are
loverly beaches on the north and
east sides, and coral gardens
spreading to the South. |
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Koh Phi Phi Le |
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an
island of steep cliffs, covers a
total area of 6.6 sq.m. A small bay
called "Pi Le" reaches into a valley
and gives a lake-like scenery. This
part of the sea is almost encircled
by steep cliffs. The waters are
still, clear, and deep. To the
South of Pi Le, is a small bay which
hides in a fold of a steep rock.
This is called "Lo Sa Ma". Another
attraction is Tham Viking, a huge,
vast, and airy cave which is home to
a large number of swallows. On the
cave walls are ancient paintings of
sailing sips similar to those used
by ancient Vikings. Near the
entrance, there is a spectacular
collection of stalagmites and
stalactites.
In
1972 Tham Viking was renamed Tham
Phaya Nak or The Great Serpent Cave
by H.M. the king because of a
serpent like rock inside. |
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Maya and Loh Sama |
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scenic
coves on the island's western and
South-eastern shores, are favourite
stops for day-tripping snorkelers.
Although once pristine, the corals
at these coves have been marred by
bad anchoring and the beaches
littered with rubbish jettisoned by
people on tour boats. In 1999, a
Hollywood film company spent about
two months shooting scenes for the
motion picture "the Beach". |
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