Comprising of two main
islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Ley, these
islands are a part of the Hat Noppharat Thara-Ko
Phi Phi National Park.
Phi
Phi Don Island One of southern Thailand's
most popular tourist destinations, features sheer
limestone cliffs and sandy beaches. Anvil in shape,
the island covers a total area of 28sq km in
length and 3.5km at its broadest point. The neck
or handle of the island is where the majority of
the tourist accommodation and services are located,
and is the central point for boats to dock. An
uninhabited section of the island lies to the
west, and Cape Laem Tohng, on the northern tip, is
home to the Chao Ley, or Sea Gypsys. Diving at
Laem Tohng is excellent, as it is also at Hua Rah
Ket to the extreme south.
Phi
Phi Ley Island Eentirely comprised of
steep cliffs, with caves and a sea lake. It
features several beautiful bays ideal for
snorkeling, and on the northeast side, the famous Viking
Cave, which contains pre-historic
paintings. The island is also a popular site for
nesting swifts, and local people come there daily
to collect the nests used to make Bird's Nest Soup,
a Chinese delicacy.
To the north of Phi Phi Don lies Koh Yoong
Island featuring 2 small beaches and well
preseved coral gardens off shore.
Adjacent to Koh Yoong lies Koh Pai Island
with small swimming beaches on the north and east
side, and coral gardens off the south end.
