▷▷▷ Travel in Thailand [Koh Phi Phi Island] Phi Phi Island is located about two hours from Krabi

▷▷▷ Travel in Thailand [Koh Phi Phi Island]  Phi Phi Island is located about two hours from Krabi

Koh Phi Phi, better known as Phi Phi Island is located about two hours from Krabi. Phi Phi Island is a paradise snorkeling, with velvety beaches and crystal clear waters. With its incredible beauty, it is easy to understand why this is one of the most popular destinations in southern Thailand. If you want to swim, snorkel, dive or climb, Phi Phi Island is not to disappoint you.

two islands

Phi Phi Islands consist of two islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh. The islands are characterized by peace, relaxation and stress free. There are no roads on the islands, etc. Long-tailed boats are the only way to move. Phi Phi Don, you can find cheap accommodation in bungalows or luxury resorts. For the more adventurous, there are activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving or kayaking. Phi phishing visibility clear water coral reefs and offers excellent conditions for snorkelling and diving. For cliff jumping brave to have something to test at 6 to 16 meters high cliffs into the water.

Maya Bay

On Phi Phi island, especially on the small island of Phi Phi Ley see Maya Bay, where part of the movie "The Beach" with Leonardo DiCaprio was filmed in 1999. Maya Bay, 100 meters from the limestone cliffs around, has many beautiful beaches. The bay is also a great barrier reef and perfect for diving. You get to Maya Bay by speed boat or long tail boat. But that is only accessible to visitors from November to April, because if the waves are too big it is safe to travel here. There are no restaurants here, so take a picnic.

▷▷▷ Travel in Thailand [Koh Phi Phi Island] - Attractions!!

▷▷▷ Travel in Thailand [Koh Phi Phi Island] - Attractions!!

Boats on Maya beach, Koh Phi Phi Lay

 

Koh Phi Phi Attractions 

Over the years, Phi Phi Islands have been famous among backpackers as a tropical paradise at a distance. Like many other places in Thailand, it was soon discovered by the most resourceful tour operators who first built small huts, then follow up with comfortable bungalows reasonable. Now there are several hotels, discreetly integrated into the landscape the island, so they do not interfere with its unique charm.
Krabi (2 hours) and Phuket (11/2 hours).

Phi Phi Lay

In addition to its appeal to the local fishermen Phi Phi Lay is also an important source of income for the collection of bird nests edible nests of its many caves and rock cavities. Entire families compete for the franchise that allows them to risk their lives climbing uncertain bamboo scaffolding, ropes or vines, harvesting owners - a popular ingredient in Chinese food that can sell U.S. dollars up to 2000 kg in Hong Kong, where most nests exported Phi Phi Lay. The edible part of swiftlet nest is saliva, which binds together. It is then separated and cleaned in order to get into the soup birds.

Cave paintings

The so-called "Viking" rock paintings on the north side of Phi Phi Lay is still something of a mystery to experts because these paintings of sailboats is unlikely to have been the work of these marine fierce north. Numerous other caves, some of which are revered as saints, is an impressive testimony to thousands of years of natural processes.

Phi Phi Don

Phi Phi Don is the only island that is inhabited. Although no one is allowed to stay on Phi Phi Lay neighbor is a popular destination for tourists looking for peace and quiet. Both islands have really wonderful exotic landscapes with idyllic beaches with white sand and crystal clear water.

▷▷▷ Travel in Thailand [Koh Phi Phi Islands] Introduction to Koh Phi Phi Island

▷▷▷ Travel in Thailand [Koh Phi Phi Islands] Introduction to Koh Phi Phi Island

Travel in Thailand [Koh Phi Phi Islands] Introduction to Koh Phi Phi Island

The most popular destination on the Andaman coast after Phuket. It offers pristine beaches, spectacular cliffs, clear water and fascinating marine life.


Phi Phi The name is derived from the Malay and the original was Pulao Pi ah Pi, where in pulao is the Malay word for island, and pi, pronounced with p half was very close to the pronunciation of the word English is ah was dropped, so the name was said something like Bi Bi. Later P was pronounced with a stronger aspiration and the name was Pi Pi we know today (the h, as it is usually spelled is confusing and superfluous). The name refers to the mangrove wood found there. Six islands in the group, Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Ley, Biddah Enough Biddah Nai, Yung and Pai (Bamboo Island), the total area is about 35 square kilometers. They were incorporated into the national park in 1983. Some interesting places to visit are.

Phi Phi consists of two islands, Phi Phi Don, the larger of the two with an abundance of beautiful beaches and accommodation to suit all needs. The more geographically dramatic, Phi Phi Ley, with its cliffs, natural caves and water-filled canyon offers the tourists exciting and outdoor activities. Both islands are in Krabi province and part of Nopparat Thara Beach / Phi Phi National Marine Park, just 42 km from Phuket, will transport you to the tropical paradise and famous islands of Phi Phi Island.

Beautiful white sand beaches and rock formations breathtaking turquoise waters rise around the islands will instantly confirm you've arrived in paradise. Explore Phi Phi Island could not be more fun, with Scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking and rock climbing are the most popular methods that take a break from the silky sand.

▷▷▷ Travel in Thailand [Koh Phi Phi Islands] Introducing Koh Phi Phi Don

▷▷▷ Travel in Thailand [Koh Phi Phi Islands]  Introducing Koh Phi Phi Don

Travel in Thailand [Koh Phi Phi Islands]  Introducing Koh Phi Phi Don

Shangri-la, such as Koh Phi Phi in Thailand to return to pre-tsunami soon: tanned, green garden, double glazing joy and puttering between craggy rocks, slate-colored long queues to take pictures of a hedonistic paradise.


In contrast to other areas affected by the tsunami problem is getting the word seems to be less than this island. After a major remodeling effort, the bungalows are fully re-booked, and tourists between the months of December and March, curved bays, white sandy beaches and love in the first place in Koh Phi Phi Andaman coast to return to the dense tropical forest.

Prior to the tsunami, the island was growing too fast for the existing infrastructure and maintenance of the fragile ecosystem. Just after the tsunami, the Thai government put any conversion on the island, sand bar, and these lessons can be learned from its mistakes the past had hoped a clean slate. Several local governments and residents tried to educate developers on sustainable growth and rumors will be distributed to the public as a park.

But none of this happened and Ao Ton Sai now looks almost exactly made before 24th December 2004. Tourist village, such as street vendors and souvenir shops at full speed back to the agencies, there are dozens of restaurants and dive operators. On the other bays, a business as usual.

Expat James Hood, the new 007 Bar owner, explained in this way:

"Everybody does not like the fact that government permission to build, but it still happens, and no one is doing anything to stop it. A family has a great influence on the island and Krabi provincial government," he said.

But it looks like there is light at the end of the tunnel. A new water treatment plant was opened in 2006, now we need to eliminate water problems. Starting to head into the garbage bins - a local bar owner has taken them to place the main tourist beaches containers. Do your part in recycling - like garbage until you can find a new warehouse and see the deposit.

Phi Phi look the same as before the tsunami, while not exactly the same goods.

"Koh Phi Phi is changing, backpacker brigade has been an increase of population decline and luggage," said Hood. "Backpackers can not afford to live here anymore."

It's true. Koh Phi Phi also retains a rich backpacker vibe, cheap bungalows are few and far between, and there are those cramped, dark and moist environment seems overpriced for you. Only slightly less gloomy outlook, medium and high-end bracket - almost double the features and what to do on the mainland can expect to pay half of swankness. Why Phi Phi is very expensive these days?

Two reasons, says Hood. The mainland the island is not self-sufficient in electricity and have to rely on generators because, firstly, the electrical Phi Phi is extremely expensive. Ferry and rising prices very long tail boat - petrol prices, so if rates fall significantly over the next two years prices (! Wanna) expect to go down, the price of gasoline is connected.

On the plus side, Phi Phi (probably a reason for prices to go up) build healthy buildings these days. Instead, fly-by-night bungalows, western-style buildings are designed to withstand a tsunami, it takes up. Designs can use to climb up on the roof to rush people are open staircase.

If you are around the planet if we compare it with other beautiful islands of Koh Phi Phi, Thailand seems to be expensive compared to the rest, though, I think you'll discover this paradise comes from the fact that pretty cheap.