Phi Phi Island
In the south western coastline of Krabi lies a stunning Phi Phi Islands, part of the National Marine Park became one of the most unforgettable destination in the world.
Phi Phi Don
Phi Phi Don, the larger islands offer steep limestone cliffs, fine sandy beaches and hidden bays. Not far, coral gardens and reefs in a sensational place for diving and snorkeling. There are no cars on Phi Phi, there are only tracks a small road that crosses the island, making traveling around the Phi Phi is very easy – you just need to take a long tail boat (longtail), local, or on foot.
Phi Phi Don offers several views of the most prepared than anywhere else in the world. Phi Phi Don itself consists of two main parts, specifically associated with a narrow stretch of glittering white sand. In the center, performed the first construction of Ton Sai. Phi Phi Don gained a reputation as one of the most enchanting scenery sites in this region, which offers views of sparkling beaches, turquoise seas, and remarkable landscapes. This reputation, however, does not come without a big price.
Phi Phi Island
Phi Phi Leh (Phi Phi Ley)
Phi Phi Leh is uninhabited and consists of steep limestone cliffs emerging from the turquoise water. Phi Phi Leh also has caves and coves, rocky. There are some shallow bays ideal for snorkeling, and in the Northeast, there is the famous Viking Cave, which contains what is claimed as prehistoric paintings.
Phi Phi Leh is also a popular location for bird nests wallet, a type of sparrow. The price could reach $ 2,000 per kilo to make people try to collect the nest to make bird nest soup, which the Chinese people believed to have a higher nutritional value. However, these activities are prohibited and are now even prepared a special security to protect this area from hunter bhurung nest.
Day trip to Phi Phi is readily available from Phuket and Krabi, and usually offer a package of snorkeling at Phi Phi Leh. If you are already on Phi Phi Don, it is advisable to hire a local boat or join a tour to visit Phi Phi Leh. But not allowed to spend the night at Phi Phi Leh.
Photo Credit : stoicviking
