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Farther Afield
Try to imagine the perfect tropical landscape,
and you will
probably conjure up almost exactly the scenery that surrounds Phuket
- unspoiled white-sand beaches, enchanting underwater worlds, an-
cient rain forests, and dramatic limestone cliffs. There are also hun-
dreds of exotic birds, rare plants and flowers, animals in their natural
habitats, colorful coral reefs, and awe-inspiring vistas. Easily access-
ible from Phuket as daytrips, these locations often represent the road
less traveled. Southern Thailand's natural wonders draw millions of
visitors each year, but at their farthest reaches - trekking on jungle
trails, immersed in the azure sea, kayaking in cave grottoes, or boat-
ing through sparsely populated bays - you'll often find yourself alone.
Maya Bay
Framed on three sides by steep limestone cliffs,
and caressed by calm crystal blue waters, this
breathtakingly picturesque beach on
Ko Phi Phi
Leh
is best known for its appearance in the Hol-
lywood movie,
The Beach
. Though still largely
undeveloped,
Maya
Bay
today
features
camp
sites,
toilet
facilities,
and
a
snack
bar
for
overnight visitors.
Breathtaking Maya Bay
