Phuket Island - the main decoration of Thailand
Phuket is located on the West Coast of Thailand. It is located in the Andaman Sea of the Indian Ocean. Phuket is one of the largest and most beautiful islands in Thailand, connected to the mainland by three huge bridges. In ancient times, Phuket was famous among sailors for its rich mining of rubber and tin. Nowadays, the picturesque island receives the bulk of its income thanks to tourists who come here to rest in an endless stream.
After the release of the film "The Beach" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the most popular destination in Thailand became the islands of Phi Phi. It was they who served as a natural scenery for the famous film, in which the stunning beauty of landscapes played an important role. Principal photography took place in Maya Bay. In this bay, the sand is of an unusual platinum hue, and the water is clear and has a bright blue color with a turquoise tint. It is very difficult to convey the beauty of the bay in words, these landscapes must be seen with your own eyes.
Maya Bay has several beaches, one more beautiful than the other. You can view these places from the observation deck. From its height, the opposite shores of the island are perfectly visible. On all sides, the bay is surrounded by huge rocks, the surface of which is covered with evergreen mangroves.
Koh Phi Phi Don and Similan Islands
Phi Phi Don is the only inhabited island in this area. It is noteworthy that the movement of any transport is prohibited here. The only exceptions are police cars and ambulances. The rest of the population travels by bicycle or on foot. For vacationers on the island there is a huge selection of entertainment. Bars, restaurants and various clubs are open around the clock.
Numerous hotels are always ready to welcome guests. Each of them has many suggestions on how to entertain your customers. Despite the proximity of sea beaches, hotels often have their own swimming pools, massage parlors and provide many different services.
When traveling in Phi Phi, you should definitely visit the Phi Lei Lagoon. Here you can dive into the clear water directly from the boat, see the beauty of nature in its original form. The bottom of the lagoon has an unusual calcareous composition, which gives the water such an unusual turquoise color. You can get here with a guided tour, or arrange an independent trip.
After the lagoon, you should visit the Viking Cave - it will be the next stop on the tour. Inside the cave, the walls are decorated with cave paintings of ancient Thais, there are many images of boats with Vikings. Hence the name of the cave.
The famous Thai nests of swifts are mined here, tourists call them "swallow's nests". Many national dishes are prepared from them, the most popular is Thai soup made from swallow nests. The locals consider this dish to be very useful, its composition is rich in rare elements that strengthen human health. The cost of 1 kg of these swallow nests per season can reach the amount of 10 thousand dollars. In addition, Thai cuisine has hundreds of exotic dishes and drinks that tourists will never try in their native countries.
After visiting the inhabited island, it's time to see the famous Similan Islands. This place is known to all diving enthusiasts in the world.
Here, both nature and the sea are preserved almost in their original form. This is an archipelago of stunning beauty. It consists of 9 islands, which have long been on the list of the most beautiful places on the planet. The islands are called by numbers, the tour program usually includes only two islands. But the other seven can always be visited on your own. Here is the territory of the famous national park, which was called "Semilan".
Scuba divers from all over the world flock here every year. It offers tourists all types of diving, the best equipment and professional instructors. Another attraction is the rock of Koh Tapu, which is called the island of James Bond. It was here that one of the versions of the famous "James Bond" was filmed. The rock-shaped island looks amazing because its base is much smaller than its top.
Well, for lovers of wildlife will be an unforgettable excursion Khao Lak Safari. As part of the tour, you can ride elephants, visit the cave temple of Wat Tam (aka the temple of monkeys), visit pineapple plantations. In addition, see a stunning waterfall, as well as visit a turtle farm. It is impossible to visit all the interesting places in Phuket and see all its sights in one trip.
Therefore, most tourists return to Thailand again and again to fully appreciate the beauty of the Thai islands and the originality of the national culture of this people.