Railay Hotel
and Travel Guide - Attractions
Islands
 Attractions
- Islands Krabi Thailand
 Phi
Phi Islands 
The Phi Phi Islands are by far the main
attraction to Krabi, and are widely considered to be amongst
the most beautiful places in the world.
There are six islands altogether: Phi Phi
Don, Phi Phi Ley, Bida Nok, Bida Nai, Yung, and Phai; each
of which offers some of the most unique topography on this
planet. Of these six islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Ley
are the largest, and most well known.
Phi
Phi Don 
This is the largest of the Phi Phi islands, and offers some
of the most arresting scenery available anywhere in the
world. Phi Phi Don is comprised of two main sections, peculiarly
connected by a narrow strip of glittering white sand. It
was here, in the center, where the first settlement of Ton
Sai was established.
Since that time, Phi Phi Don has earned
a reputation as one of the most alluring sights in the region,
offering spectacular beaches, gleaming, turquoise seas,
and remarkable landscapes. This reputation, however, has
not come without a cost.
Phi
Phi Ley
The second largest of the Phi Phi Island chain, Phi Phi
Ley is extremely beautiful, and pristine.
Day trips to Phi Phi Ley are available,
and one of the biggest attractions is Phaya Naak Cave, or
Viking Cave, which has some bonafide prehistoric carvings.
Another attraction to Phi Phi Ley are the
nests of the edible-nest swiftlet, which fetch up to US
$2000 per kilogram. Armed guards stand watch over these
nests, to protect them against poachers. Overnight stays
on Phi Phi Ley are forbidden.
Yung
Island, Phi Phi Ley
This small island in the Phi Phi chain
is a few km north of Phi Phi Don, and has two small beach
areas. Much like Phi Phi Don, and Phi Phi Ley, Yung Island
offers visitors some fabulous scenery, both underwater and
above.Day trips are available to Yung Island from Phi Phi
Don, and feature brilliant views of pristine coral fields.
Phai
Island, Phi Phi Ley
This is another small, deserted island in
the Phi Phi chain that can be visited during the day by
boat.
Phai Island offers some tremendously attractive scenery,
and also has exceptional coral specimens. 
However, like Yung Island, this pristine
island is uninhabited, and has no accommodation.
Lanta
Island
Although less scenic than some other areas
in the province, Koh Lanta is perhaps the most idyllic area
available in Krabi.
While lacking the towering karsts, Lanta
offers travelers something that is growing increasingly
difficult to find on Phi Phi or Pranang: peace and quiet.
With over 19 pristine, tree-lined beaches,
remarkably friendly residents, and inexpensive accommodations,
Lanta Island is the perfect place to go for a serene, relaxing
vacation.
Hong
Island
This island is located at the edge of the Than Bokkhorani
National Park, and is accessible via boat from Ao Pranang.
The trip takes about an hour, but is well worth it, as Hong
Island is home to a beautiful sandy beach, and some wonderful
deep and shallow water coral deposits.
In addition, Koh Hong has several caves
that are home to the edible-nest swiftlet, whose nests are
alued at over US$2000 per kg.
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Provided by Tourism Authority of Thailand
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