Tourist Places To Visit In Phi Phi Islands

Phi Phi Islands are also known as the Koh Phi Phi in Thailand. They are the most splendid islands of Thailand. Tourists who visit Thailand should definitely come to Phi Phi Island as they are the top most attractions in southern Thailand. The islands are situated 43 km west from the Krabi coast, and this tiny archipelago consists of 6 small islands. The largest island out of all is Koh Phi Phi Don and it is also the only one which is inhabited by people. There are certain tourist places which should be visited if one is travelling to Phi Phi Islands, as listed below.

The island Koh Phi Phi Don has a unique shape, like the letter H. There are two vertical lines of mountains which form the bars of H and the middle part is covered with jungles. This view point is located to the east of flat belt of sand and overlooks the village and bays.

Bamboo Island is one of the main islands of this collection of archipelago. It is covered by a strip of white sand and the centre part is full of bamboo vegetation. This island is dream come true for many travellers. The island also has a collection of beautiful coral reefs lying on its shore. Tourists are suggested to visit the island early morning, especially just after sun rise. It can be easily reached by a speed boat.

Diving is one of the prime activities of Thailand. Phi Phi island has a lot of dive centres dispensing scuba diving courses. The visitors especially come to Thailand to experience the underwater world at reasonable costs. The regular dive sites of Phi Phi island are Shark Point, king cruiser wreck and Anemone reef. 

If you are a party animal and looking for an amazing one in Phi Phi, then this sailing cruise is your option. Tourists of younger age or groups of friends/ bachelorette parties/ bachelor trippers can enjoy this fun activity here by sailing on Captain Bob’s Sailing Cruise. The cruise takes tourists to all the major attractions of Phi Phi Islands and it includes lunch, fruits and beer within the package.

The island of Koh Phi Phi Don has gained huge popularity for its shark watching tour. The waters around Phi Phi swarm with a fair amount of black-tip and leopard sharks. This tour starts around 6 in the morning and lasts upto half a day. There is also a shark point known around the Long Beach for visitors to enjoy the sight of sharks to the fullest.

The bay hosts a 500 m long white sand beach which is surrounded by emerald and turquoise waters. It is a perfect holiday inn for tourists with snorkeling opportunities all around the bay. Visitors can reach there by hailing a long boat from Tonsai jetty. This bay is often preferred by tourists who are willing to spend some peaceful time on the beaches.

This Cave is one of the most prominent sites of Koh Phi Phi Island, located at the bottom of the north eastern limestone cliff of the island. The cave holds this name because of its paintings, the said paintings of boats resembling the Scandinavian drakkar. As per the sailers of Phi Phi, the paintings are not old enough and one can reach the place from Tonsai Bay.

Tourists who have an interest to learn Thai cooking can get themselves to this cooking school. It is located on Patong Beach and is quite well known for rendering this course. They make you aware about the secret recipes and ingredients of Thai cuisine and you get to indulge in all those curries and coconut rice delights along with mango puddings.