Natural features

Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay

Thailand Krabi

Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay
Photo: Yuriy Surov, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Limestone islands with turquoise water in the Andaman Sea. Maya Bay, made famous by the film The Beach, reopened after a long closure to recover its coral; swimming is banned and visitors land at the back of the island.


Ko Phi Phi Don has a lively village and viewpoints. Boats run from Phuket and Krabi. Snorkel at Pileh Lagoon. It's very crowded; take an early boat.

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