Phi Phi Islands

Reputation as one of the most beautiful tropical islands in the world, Phi Phi Islands have become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand. Watch the movie known as "The Beach" was shot by Leonardo DiCaprio is proposed. The islands and the proximity Noppharat Thara Beach, recently created national park with a total area of 390 square kilometers
Like most visitors to Phuket, Phi Phi Islands are about 40 km. So many of them think that the islands are part of Phuket. In fact, both Noppharat Thara Beach and Phi Phi, Krabi Province are, despite some of the distance from Krabi to Phi Phi is the same as that between Phuket and Phi Phi.
It also tends misunderstood, be that the islands of Phi Phi Islands consists of two islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le. But in reality, the Phi Phi Islands area completely covers six islands, namely Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le, Mai Phai (Bamboo), Yung, Bida Nok and Bida Nai. The islands and coastal hills are largely composed of limestone and an extension of the chain of limestone mountains in the province of Phang-Nga. Some features of mountains and islands such as rocks, caves and large trees growing on dwarf cracks in the rock, as in Phang-Nga Bay.

Between the islands of Phi Phi islands, Phi Phi Don, the largest in the north, it is known for its beautiful beaches and coral formations on the island and is a series of installations of the structures during curves of the two beautiful bays Ton Sai Bay and Lodalam Bay in the south and the north end of the island. Several shops at Ton Sai can arrange diving and snorkeling around the island or nearby islands - Phi Phi Le, Yung Iceland and Mai Phai (Bamboo) Iceland
After about 2 km. is located south of the island of Phi Phi Le. Contrary to Phi Phi Don, the island is uninhabited, not only because it's forbidden, but also because there is no beach around. The island falls steeply to the sea everywhere. In the Maya and Sama, including the island of Scenic Caves are popular places for diving. The sea around the island is deep, especially in the southern part, about 30 meters deep and is full of coral formations and is a popular dive site .
Yung's northern island of Phi Phi Don. The island has a beach of stones in the valleys in the Middle East, and small sandy beaches. It is full of different kinds of colorful coral reefs. Nearby is Yung May Phai (Bamboo) Iceland, there are beautiful beaches in the north and east. The bank of coral reefs with horns, in particular, extends north and south of the island is a paradise for divers. Two islands in the south of the island of Phi Phi and Bida Nok and Bida Nai island. With its crystalline emerald green waters, secluded beaches, wooded hillsides, colorful coral reefs and underwater world is a paradise of Phi Phi on the Andaman Islands. The best time to visit Phi Phi Islands, from November to April, when the sea is calm.
Instructions
Phi Phi islands can be reached by boat from Phuket or Krabi be and is about the same distance.
Krabi
Tourists can take a boat to the dock or Jilad Klong Chao Fa Pier. There are several trips a day from Phi Phi. The trip takes about 1.30 to 2.30 hours, depending on whether a fast boat or ship standards. Tickets are available by boat to the pier or travel agents.
Ao Nang Ko Phi Phi boats are up even in high season from November to May
Phuket
Boats are available to Phi Phi Rasada Pier. Many tour companies organize trips in Phuket to Phi Phi. Tickets are available from travel agents or hotels.

Photo:www.tophotelsphuket.com