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Phi Phi |
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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 include:-
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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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| Koh
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
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| Koh
Phai (Bamboo Island) |
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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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| 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.
Ao
Maya and Loh Sama
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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