Travel Reference
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Chinese Junk Boat
One of Phuket's classic boat cruises, the Chinese junk-rigged schooner known as
June Bahtra
explores Phang Nga Bay's legendary islands and limestone cliffs, while
a separate cruise provides sundown dinner and cocktails.
Kayaking
Paddle through extraordinary aquatic grottoes that open into magnificent open-air
lagoons known as
hongs
. These lagoons are populated by exotic birds such as horn-
bills and kingfishers. The pristine jungle scenery inside the
hongs
is incredible.
Tip:
Hire a longtail boat at Naiharn Beach to visit some of the islands.
Tip:
Support the locals - buy food or refreshments if they're selling them.
The “Perfect Beach”
When Hollywood set out to portray the “perfect” tropical island on the silver
screen, Maya Bay won the role with its turquoise waters and white sand
beach. Released in 2000,
The Beach
, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, makes a
compelling case for Ko Phi Phi Ley's claim as the world's best beach. It is
subjective, but no other film has done more to inspire the world's dreams of
an island hideaway.
Visitor Information
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King Cruiser Wreck, Sunrise Divers (scuba diving)
