Phi Phi islands
Mu Ko Phi Phi is located 42 kilometres from the provincial town of Krabi, Mu Ko Phi Phi, an archipelago, was formerly called Pulao Piah Pi, where in
Pulao is the Malay word for island and Piah Pi refers to the cassia and mangrove wood found there. The name previously sounded something like Pi Pi and later the P was pronounced with a stronger aspiration and the name became Phi Phi as we know today. Exceptionally clear waters teem with a rich variety of underwater anemones, coral reefs, and colourful marine life, Phi Phi Islands is a popular destination for snorkelling. Mu Ko Phi Phi, an archipelago of six islands located at an equal distance from Krabi and Pkuket, consists of Ko Phi Phi Le, Ko Phi Phi Don, Ko Yung, Ko Mai Phai, Ko Bida Nok, and Ko Bida Nai. These islands are renowned for their marvellous beaches and crystalline water.
Ko Phi Phi Don (เกาะพีพีดอน) covering an area of 28 square kilometres. Outstanding attractions are the twin bays with curving white sandy beaches of Ao Ton Sai and Ao Lo Da Lam. Ko Phi Phi Pier. Visitors can walk from this bay uphill to the scenic spot where the visibility of the twin bays is generally excellent. Beside Ao Ton Sai, there are also other attractive beaches and bays around the island. A number of accommodation is available at Hat Laem Hin, Hat Yao, and Ao Lo Bakao. At the northern end of the island is Laem Tong, renowned for its underwater natural beauty with lodging available. A huddle of fi sherman’s huts (15–20 families) is located here. Most of them have previously migrated from Ko Li Pe of Tarutao National Park, Satun province.
Ko Phi Phi Le (เกาะพีพีเล) covering an area of only 6.6 square kilometres, this islet is surrounded by limestone mountains and sheer cliff s plunging
hundreds of metres to the sea. The sea is 20 metres deep and the deepest point in the south of the island is around 34 metres. Ko Phi Phi Le off ers superb scenic bays such as Ao Pi Le, Ao Maya, and Ao Lo Sa Ma. In the northeast of the island is a large cave called Tham Viking. The cave was renamed Tham Phaya Nak or Naga Serpent Cave by King Rama IX because of a stone resembling the mythical creature, which His Majesty saw when he paid a visit here in 1972.