Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

January 12th, 2010 | Islands

Ko Phi Phi, Thailand

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Once a backpacker’s secret, Thailand’s Phi Phi islands exploded onto the tourist map after the release of The Beach, a movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio that was filmed on one of the islands. Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Lee are located between the island of Phuket and mainland Thailand off the West coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Ko Phi Phi Don is the larger of the two islands and is home to permanent residents and a myriad of accommodations for tourists. Ko Phi Phi Lee has spectacular white sand beaches and can be visited by boat only, with trips leaving from the larger island throughout the day. Visitors can enjoy diving, snorkeling and kayaking in the waters off both islands.

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15 comments ↓

#1 Angelika Lancsak on 02.04.10 at 1:51 pm

Lovely, lovely,lovely!!

#2 Nadin X Suler on 02.04.10 at 5:26 pm

this is unbelievable. this will be where i’m residing in about twenty years babbby.

#3 Jim Jones on 02.05.10 at 5:14 am

I have been to all these islands and they are truly amazing. The mainland areas are also beautiful, like Ao Nang. A fantastic part of Thailand. Snorkeling is great around the islands, although you see far more fish around the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.

#4 Munjal on 02.05.10 at 9:23 pm

I have been to all these islands also and although they are very beautiful, as the article says “exploded onto the tourist map”. They have become so touristy that its hard to get away and just enjoy the islands.

I recommend Vietnam – it is still a bit untapped but perhaps not as beautiful as Thailand.

#5 Stefan Petersen on 02.06.10 at 12:33 am

Beautiful corner of the world. It’s in my top 5 places to visit next.

Thanks for sharing!

#6 HollywoodShooter on 02.06.10 at 8:22 am

Breathtaking views!!

#7 Jeff on 02.06.10 at 1:18 pm

Beautiful photos! I would love to visit.

#8 Antonio on 02.06.10 at 3:31 pm

I so want to go there..

#9 Jack on 02.07.10 at 9:49 am

Phuket? That’s my philosophy as well

#10 Too Crowded on 02.07.10 at 2:52 pm

Nice, but too many tourists. Isolated and not as crowded would be better. Here come the masses to spoil it. Sad.

#11 Babby McMurphyson on 02.08.10 at 9:43 am

How is babby formed? How girl get pragnent?

#12 Eric on 02.12.10 at 11:16 am

A beautiful reminder of life as it can be as cold rain and heavy snow cover the United States.

Having said that, I still prefer Koh Tao for diving and remoteness.

#13 PEE PEE ISLAND on 02.13.10 at 6:32 pm

it’s pronounced PEE PEE like you-know-what, all over leonoardo decaprios FACE FACE

#14 Nepal Travel on 02.18.10 at 4:40 am

i want to visit all above place once in my life. all are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing

#15 DewaBharataUbud on 02.21.10 at 6:22 am

The beach looks beautiful.

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