Phi Phi Islands
Words can't really describe how beautiful the Phi Phi Islands are. I have tried to help you with the photos and information on this website, but you just have to see for yourself to fully appreciate them. The Phi Phi Islands are among the most beautiful tropical islands in the world. And as such are amongst Thailand's most popular holiday destinations. The famous movie "The Beach" starring Leonardo DiCaprio was shot here. The islands, together with Noppharat Thara Beach located close by, were recently established as a national park with a total area of around 390 sq.km.
Many of the visitors who come to Phi Phi travel from Phuket just 40 km. away. It is not suprising that many of them think that Phi Phi is part of Phuket, when in fact, both Noppharat Thara Beach and Phi Phi belong to Krabi province.
Tourists the world over generally think that the island group of Phi Phi Islands is composed of only 2 isles, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le. But actually, the area of Phi Phi has six isles altogether, these are Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Le, Mai Phai (Bamboo), Yung, Bida Nok and Bida Nai. The islands and the coastal hills are mostly composed of limestone and are an extension of the limestone mountain range of Phang-nga province. Some common features ande characteristics of the mountains and islands are their steep cliffs, large caves and miniture trees growing out of many of the crevices in the rocks, similar to those in Phang-nga Bay.
Phi Phi Don Island Among the isles of Phi Phi Islands, Phi Phi Don, the largest of the two which lies in the north, is well known for its fine beaches and the wonderful coral formations located around it. There is a resonable assortment of accommodation (not over developed) which keeps it nice and many tourists return year after year. The main curved bays of Ton Sai Bay and Lo dalam Bay are in the south and are really spectacular offering good facilities.The other beaches are located at the northern end of the island. Several shops on Ton Sai can arrange diving and snorkelling trips around the island or the nearby islands -- Phi Phi Le Island, Yung Island and Mai Phai (Bamboo) Island.
Phi Phi Le/Ley/Leh Lying almost 2 km. to the south is Phi Phi Le Island. In contrast to Phi Phi Don, this isle is uninhabited, not only because this is banned, but also because there are few
beaches able to support hotels. The island's cliffs descend almost vertically into the sea on all sides. There are a ouple of really fantastic coves Au Maya and Au Lo Sama are the most scenic coves on the island offering a great place to go snorkelling. The sea around Phi Phi Le island is deep, especially the southern part, where it can be over 30 metres making it a popular diving spot to se the beautiful corals. The Phi Phi Islands are in Krabi Province which is one of the most southerly province of Thailand situated in the the Phang Nga Bay which is in the Andaman Sea, Eastern Indian Ocean. It is about 42 km from Phuket and 38 km from Krabi Provinces. The main island is Phi Phi Don which is 8 km long by 2.5 km wide and in the shape of a dumb bell. Mainly mountains, the villages and bungalows are next to the beaches see map..The smaller of the islands is Phi Phi Ley which is 3.5 km long and 1 km wide. It is uninhabited except for the Viking Cave birds nest company that stations a couple of guards to protect their caves. Entirely made of limestone cliff this is a magnificent island with 2 major beaches, Loh Samah and Maya Bay.
Outlying IslandsThe Other islands are Bamboo Island a 700 meter diameter circle of tropical paradise surrounded by coral reef.Mosquito Island is a very picturesque limestone cliffed isle close to Bamboo Island. The island gets it's name from the black clouds of mosquitoes at sunset. The Bida Islands are off to the south of Phi Phi Ley. With no beaches these rocky atolls are famous for their diving.
Other Travel Facts
Bungalow rooms
There are about 2000 rooms on Phi Phi Island of which 850 are air conditioned. The simple accommodation does not take pre bookings from October -March preferring to alter prices on demand from the "walk in " guests.
Population
There are 1500 local inhabitants and about 500 people Chinese Thai and Western who work in the Tourist trades.
Electricity
In Thailand is 220 volts and uses a 2 pin plug. Most international airport sell adapters for your electrical goods.
Business hours
In Thailand hours of work are 08.30 till 17.00 p.m. but most family store open till 22.00. All shops on Phi Phi Island are open till 22.00 except the Dive shops that close at 21.00.
Currency
The local currency is the Baht. Please respect it, since the King's head is on the note. Thai people are sensitive to this.
Mail
The small post office does post cards and inbound mail. If you have something important use the main post offices at Phuket or Krabi.
Cameras
There is a Kodak shop 90 meters from the pier that develops standard film It sells ASA100-ASA400. It does not develop APS film though it does sell it.
Phones
There are government phones on the island. One is at the pier.
TV
There is Satellite TV, CNN and BBC on the island. Most sporting events are available in the bars-Reggae Bar and Tintin's Bar.
Computers
Most hotels do not have phone lines for their customers that can carry a digital system. Most people rely on the internet cafes to check mail and surf the web. Siam UK 70m from the pier has 4 computers, E-Travel near the Phi Phi Banyan Villas has 4 computers also.
Outlying IslandsThe Other islands are Bamboo Island a 700 meter diameter circle of tropical paradise surrounded by coral reef.Mosquito Island is a very picturesque limestone cliffed isle close to Bamboo Island. The island gets it's name from the black clouds of mosquitoes at sunset. The Bida Islands are off to the south of Phi Phi Ley. With no beaches these rocky atolls are famous for their diving.
Other Travel Facts
Bungalow rooms
There are about 2000 rooms on Phi Phi Island of which 850 are air conditioned. The simple accommodation does not take pre bookings from October -March preferring to alter prices on demand from the "walk in " guests.
Population
There are 1500 local inhabitants and about 500 people Chinese Thai and Western who work in the Tourist trades.
Electricity
In Thailand is 220 volts and uses a 2 pin plug. Most international airport sell adapters for your electrical goods.
Business hours
In Thailand hours of work are 08.30 till 17.00 p.m. but most family store open till 22.00. All shops on Phi Phi Island are open till 22.00 except the Dive shops that close at 21.00.
Currency
The local currency is the Baht. Please respect it, since the King's head is on the note. Thai people are sensitive to this.
The small post office does post cards and inbound mail. If you have something important use the main post offices at Phuket or Krabi.
Cameras
There is a Kodak shop 90 meters from the pier that develops standard film It sells ASA100-ASA400. It does not develop APS film though it does sell it.
Phones
There are government phones on the island. One is at the pier.
TV
There is Satellite TV, CNN and BBC on the island. Most sporting events are available in the bars-Reggae Bar and Tintin's Bar.
Computers
Most hotels do not have phone lines for their customers that can carry a digital system. Most people rely on the internet cafes to check mail and surf the web. Siam UK 70m from the pier has 4 computers, E-Travel near the Phi Phi Banyan Villas has 4 computers also.
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