Amazing Southern Thailand, Ko Phi Phi
Ko Phi Phi is a small archipelago in Krabi Province, Southern Thailand.
Koh Phi Phi was devastated by the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004, when nearly all of the island's infrastructure was wiped out. Redevelopment has, however, been swift, and services are back with building regulations in place to limit the height of new buildings to preserve the island's stunning views.
It should be noted that, while very laid back, many of the local islanders are Muslim. You will lose considerable respect if you walk around town in your skimpies (this applies to Buddhist areas of Thailand too!). While many tourists do in fact parade down Main Street in their Speedos or thong bikinis, to avoid offending your hosts, it's usually best just to throw on a pair of shorts or a sarong; similarly, topless on the beaches, while grudgingly tolerated by most locals, is also probably best avoided.
Phi Phi Don is a tropical exotic island between Krabi and Phuket . Phi Phi Don is a breathtaking island in every sense of the word .Almost every island in the world claims to be one of the most beautiful - a tropical island in paradise. Phi Phi Don is no exception! Phi Phi Don is very special. There are no roads here so there´s no need for motorbikes or cars. This makes life more relaxed than usual. But not less exciting. You can go walking, climbing, kayaking, snorkeling, deep sea fishing or scuba diving. Water skiing, windsurfing and parasailing can be done as well. Or you can just lie around on one of the many beautiful beaches.
Whatever you do, you’ll enjoy your time on Phi Phi Don Island. A perfect tropical island for your vacation. Regular ferry service and daily tours can bring you here between 45 minutes to two hours depending on conditions and choice of boat.
The second largest of the Phi Phi Islands is extremely beautiful, and
pristine, but is uninhabited because it is a national park.
Information From:
http://wikitravel.org/en/Ko_Phi_Phi
http://kohphiphi-don.com/
http://www.maitravelsite.com/world-destinations/east-and-se-asia/proven-wrong-trip-phuket/
- Ko Phi Phi Don, the largest and only populated island.
- Ko Phi Phi Leh, a smaller island to the south, popularised when parts of the movie "The Beach" were filmed there. Uninhabited apart from bird nest harvesters and a few Maya Bay wardens; expect plenty of tourists during daylight hours, especially in Maya Bay, also known as 'the beach'.
- Ko Mai Phai ('Bamboo Island'), a small low-lying islet to the north of Phi Phi Don with several good beaches.
- Ko Yung (Yung Island) is north of Ko Phi Phi Don. The island has a stone beach in the east and small sandy beaches at the foot of the hills. It is teeming with various kinds of colourful coral reefs.
- Bida Nok and Bida Nai, two small adjacent limestone karsts to the south of Phi Phi Leh, with near-vertical cliff walls rising from the sea.
Koh Phi Phi was devastated by the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004, when nearly all of the island's infrastructure was wiped out. Redevelopment has, however, been swift, and services are back with building regulations in place to limit the height of new buildings to preserve the island's stunning views.
It should be noted that, while very laid back, many of the local islanders are Muslim. You will lose considerable respect if you walk around town in your skimpies (this applies to Buddhist areas of Thailand too!). While many tourists do in fact parade down Main Street in their Speedos or thong bikinis, to avoid offending your hosts, it's usually best just to throw on a pair of shorts or a sarong; similarly, topless on the beaches, while grudgingly tolerated by most locals, is also probably best avoided.
Phi Phi Don
Welcome to Phi Phi Don Island
Phi Phi Islands consist of six islets situated about 40 km from Phuket, Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Le, Yung, Mai Phai (Bamboo), Bida Nok and Bida Nai. Phi Phi Don covers a total area of 28 square kilometers : 8 kilometers in length and 3.5 at its broadest point. Phi Phi Don is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants. The beaches of the second largest island, Koh Phi Phi Leh, are visited by many people as well.Phi Phi Don is a tropical exotic island between Krabi and Phuket . Phi Phi Don is a breathtaking island in every sense of the word .Almost every island in the world claims to be one of the most beautiful - a tropical island in paradise. Phi Phi Don is no exception! Phi Phi Don is very special. There are no roads here so there´s no need for motorbikes or cars. This makes life more relaxed than usual. But not less exciting. You can go walking, climbing, kayaking, snorkeling, deep sea fishing or scuba diving. Water skiing, windsurfing and parasailing can be done as well. Or you can just lie around on one of the many beautiful beaches.
Whatever you do, you’ll enjoy your time on Phi Phi Don Island. A perfect tropical island for your vacation. Regular ferry service and daily tours can bring you here between 45 minutes to two hours depending on conditions and choice of boat.
Phi Phi Leh
- Phaya Naak Cave Cave with prehistoric paintings and edible-nest swiftlets that can be partially visited. '
- Maya Bay Maya Bay has arguably Phi Phi’s most fantastic beach and was the location for the movie The Beach (Leonardo DiCaprio) in 1998. The bay also has hard coral and colorful reef fishes which makes it a favorite spot for tour snorkelers and first time divers. There is also a jump spot (~20 metres) in one of the creeks behind the beach, and some climbing is possible on the cliff just next to it. You can take a longtail boat to Maya Beach for about 1500 baht for the whole boat for half a day. It is highly recommended to arrive at Maya Bay before 8AM, when the place can still be enjoyed in solitude. As from 9AM hoards of speedboats with tourists on package tours arrive from Phuket. Another thing to think about when coming to Maya Bay is the time of year. During the high season (October - May) you will feel like you are at Disneyland, but during the off season it could be slightly better. Note: Park Rangers have begun enforcement of a National Park entry fee of 200 baht/person, though if you are traveling in a tour group, they will typically include it in the price of your trip. The park police will only attempt to charge you for the "park entrance fee" if you turn up on a long-tail boat. The mid-afternoon trip (3 PM) is better... you get to catch the sunset as you leave Maya Beach (you can't see the sunset on the beach).
- Lohsamah Bay Another bay situated on the west coast of the island, and has a U shape form with a large rock in the middle. There is a very small beach and small caves at the end of a very narrow gorge. There is also a hole in the rock accessible from the water only that leads in the gorge behind Maya Bay beach. It is a very short stroll to go from Lohsama Bay to Maya Bay this way, but be careful depending on the tide and waves, going through the hole can be a bit challenging depending on the level of fitness and could liaise to injuries on the rocks below the surface.
Other Islands
- Yung Island This island just north of Phi Phi Don has a rocky beach and some coral.
- Pai Island (Bamboo Island') Not far from Yung Island is Pai Island. On the northern and eastern sides of the island are sandy beaches. At low tide the coral is very close to the surface which makes it quite difficult for snorkeling.
Information From:
http://wikitravel.org/en/Ko_Phi_Phi
http://kohphiphi-don.com/
http://www.maitravelsite.com/world-destinations/east-and-se-asia/proven-wrong-trip-phuket/
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