If you are a traveler who loves tropical islands, Phi Phi is a natural choice. This island is one of the most popular of all tropical islands in the world and is a prime tourist destination in Thailand. If you have watched the movie ‘The Beach’, you would vouch for the fact that this place is a pristine beauty.

With the new addition of the National Park, Phi Phi Islands are highly regarded by International travelers as a weekend getaway. These islands are around 17 miles from Phuket, another popular tourist location. The most attractive aspect of Phi Phi is the limestone composition of its hills and precipices. Characterized by steep cliffs, mysterious caves and inexplicably tiny trees sprouting out of crevices in the hills, Phi Phi is nature’s gift to man.

Phi Phi comprises two separate islets known as Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le. Phi Phi Don is the bigger of the two islets and offers the best of beaches and coral reefs. Exquisite guesthouses lined along the two exotic bays, Ton Sai and Lodalam, offer excellent accommodation for tourists. If you love water adventure, you can try some diving and snorkeling in the crystal clear seas around the Phi Phi Don.

Phi Phi Le is located half a mile to the south of Phi Phi Don. The only disappointment is that you are not allowed to visit this island without permission. Phi Phi Le is covered by trees and there is no beach as such in this island. However, you can visit a cave, which is the prime attraction here. Apparently, this cave was visited by the Vikings and is hence, named the Viking Cave. The cave is 50 foot high and prized by wildlife biologists for the numerous birds that nest inside.

If the main purpose of your visit is sea adventure, Ao Maya and Ao Lo Sama are two of the best places to visit in Phi Phi. These islands are popular for snorkeling inside coral formations. You can swim beside exotic water animals and relate to them on a level you have never done before. If it is beach excitement you seek, Ko Yung is a nice place for its blend of stony and sandy beaches set among scenic valleys. Coral reefs are again a lovely addition to this island. Phi Phi is a grand collection of the most spectacular beaches and you would love to visit this place every time you wish to take a break from your monotonous life.

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