The Phi Phi Islands (หมู่เกาะพีพี) are located in the Andaman Sea, and are made up of an archipelago of 4 islands in southern Thailand.
The most characteristic island is the island Kho Phi Phi Le, or also known as Phi Phi.
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One of the most unique and attractive island groups in the world, Koh Phi Phi is an idyllic haven that boasts a number of beaches with a variety of accommodation options and many outdoor activities.
Koh Phi Phi is the collective name for a small archipelago in the Krabi province just an hour by boat from Phuket. Known as the "jewels of the Andaman Sea," there are six islands in Mu Koh Phi Phi-Nopparathara National Park: Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Ley, Bamboo Island, Yung Island, Bida Nok and Bida Nai.
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Only Phi Phi Don is inhabited; all the others are undeveloped and protected as a National Park and are frequently visited with day trips from Phuket, Krabi and Phi Phi Don. Phi Phi Ley was featured in the hit Hollywood movie The Beach where Maya Bay was a good choice, as it epitomizes the awe-inspiring beauty of these islands: a bay of aquamarine waters surrounded by high limestone cliffs that are home to a sandy beach White.
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The waters surrounding the Phi Phi Islands are teeming with exotic marine life, including tame leopard sharks, snorkeling, diving, and day trips become the top attractions on Koh Phi Phi. The island also has a vibrant nightlife, Tonsai Beach, a maze of shops, bars and restaurants. The smaller beaches around the island are alternatively ideal for honeymooners, families and those on a high budget looking for the ultimate in luxury resorts.
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Nowhere in Thailand, perhaps the world, are there so many opportunities for visitors to find exactly the perfect beach vacation they are looking for in a setting of such spectacular natural beauty. For diving, snorkeling, or just relaxing in a hammock, Koh Phi Phi has beaches that will exceed any of your dreams.
Advice
- The best time to visit Phi Phi is between the months of November and April, when the climate is less hot and the rains infrequent.
- In the low season it is easy to find discounts at the hotels, while in the very high season (Christmas and New Years) it is advisable to book in advance.