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Maya Bay.
This extraordinary Bay on the west side of Phi Phi Ley is world famous for it's exquisite beach and truly picture postcard perfect scenery of jungle covered cliffs. The coral and the huge submerged boulders near the mouth of the bay excites the diving world and is most popular for snorkeling.
The Movie "The Beach"
Leonardo Di Caprio the famous Hollywood super star came and shot the movie "The Beach" using Loh Samah and Maya bay as the back drop for this tale of a young man's desire to find meaning in the travel scene of South East Asia. Though not widely acclaimed this Phi Phi movie highlighted to a world stage the magnificence of Phi Phi Maya Bay.
Diving.
There is no doubt that many only come for some of the best Thailand diving in the teaming warm waters around the famous dive sites of Koh Bida, Hin Muang, Phi Phi Ley, and shark point. As dive sites can be reached within 10 minutes from the pier so it is no surprise there are many excellent PADI dive schools on the island.
Cabana Bungalows in 1987.
If you came to Phi Phi Island in 1980's you would remember arriving by longtail boat and seeing the thatched rustic Cabana Bungalows commanding an awe inspiring view of Tonsai bay. A lot has changed but the Cabana Hotel still occupies the best position on the island. For the present Cabana Hotel and other 4 and 5 star resorts click here.
Phuket Airport.
The fastest way to get to Phi Phi island is to take the 45 minute taxi down from Phuket airport to Rasada Pier to pick up the ferries to Phi Phi Island |
Phi Phi Viewpoint
View point where Tonsai Bay and Loh Dalum bay almost meet is iconic and seen around the world as one of Thailand's most striking landscapes.
Falling in love with Phi Phi.
Return visitors to Phi Phi island is uncommonly high, the magic of the scenery makes many fall in love with the beauty. Not only that there are no cars on the island and the smiling and happy locals create a huge village atmosphere. Read about the best of Phi Phi Island.
Reggae Bar.
Phi Phi Nightlife surprises many with how much fun is had either at the beach, resort or out in the village. Everybody walks, everybody dresses for the beach in the evening and so the atmosphere is relaxed. One institution not to be missed is the Phi Phi Reggae Bar which is a whole lot of fun and appeared as the back drop for another movie the irreverent "Dirty Sanchez" set in the Thai Boxing ring. The normal Traditional Thai Boxing show, the not so traditional invitation for customers to try their luck !! make this something worth checking out.
PP Charlies and the Tsunami.
If you were here before the Tsunami, many would remember the longest serving resort on the island, PP Charlies. With 70 bungalows on the world class Loh Dalum beach, PP Charlies offered the Backpacker and traveler ideal. Inexpensive rooms, a great beach location, beach music, and a bar that has heard more stories than most of Phi Phi Bars would have in a lifetime. The Indian Tsunami shocked the world and cleared the beach front and with it PP Charlies see more. More on the Phi Phi Tsunami Charities. |
