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Kuan Yin Chinese Temple

Kuan Yin Chinese temple was constructed for Goddess Kuan Yin on the mountainous terrain of Chaloklum Bay. The temple includes three buildings. It is the largest, most revered shrine in Koh Pha Ngan. The view from the temple is spectacular. It is said that a Thai lady Mrs Malawan was asked in her dream by Goddess Kuan Yin to construct a lighthouse for the fishermen of Chaloklum bay. The lady asked for advice from a monk, then collected funds for the lighthouse, but ended up collecting so much that they decided to build a temple. Read More

Thong Sala Night Market

The culinary delights and cultural experience make the Thong Sala Night Market in Koh Phangan an instant hit with locals and tourists alike. Food stalls are lined across the market, where the best local Thai food is arrayed on the carts. The market is open from 4 PM to midnight each day. There is also a flea market where you can get clothes, shoes, and accessories at reasonable rates Try the different Thai curries served with a dollop of rice, and create your own Pad Thai, BBQ squids, fried fish, roasted chicken, noodles, pizzas, and more. For a more than satisfactory sweet experience, choose coconut ice-cream, coconut waffles, pancakes, doughnuts, etc. Most of the items are second-hand, with prices hovering around 50 baht. Local Thai souvenirs and jewelry can also be found here. Read More

Wat Pho

Located in Baan Tai, Wat Pho is a pleasant temple that provides Thai massages, an herbal sauna, and a beautiful place to wander around. It has typical Thai architecture and is open 7 days a week from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. They have a traditional sauna heated by burning wood with herbs. Thai massages here cost 150 baht per hour. Wat Pho is a remote area away from the commercial noisy bars.

Yang Na Nai Tree

This is the island's tallest tree, which is 14 metres tall. These trees are commonly known for the production of latex rubber and are grown to protect rice fields soil fertility. They form a canopy that casts very little shade to the rice roots. The Yang Na Nai tree is left to grow untouched and is worth a visit. The tree is easy to find, you have to walk towards the Thong Nai Pan.

Beach Hopping in Koh Phangan

Koh Phangan boasts over thirty idyllic beaches laden with blond or white sands, tropics, and hills, among which Haad Rin is famous for its full moon parties. There are plenty of serene bays and coral reefs on this island for beach hopping, swimming, snorkeling, and diving, such as Bottle Beach, Salad Beach, Rin Nai Beach, Mae Haad, and Koh Ma. A few more cosmopolitan coves like Malibu Beach, Haad Yuan, Secret Beach, and Thong Nai Pan Noi feature stylish dining options, nightclubs, and resorts. Read More

Bottle Beach

A short hike from Haad Khom Beach in northern Koh Phangan, Bottle Beach sits against lush tropical jungles and hills. With powdery white sand, this vast, unspoiled beach houses a few resorts, reef-ringed shores with crystal-clear underwater visibility for snorkeling and boating, as well as restaurants, bars, and street food vendors. One can also catch epic sunsets, go kayaking and hike to surrounding waterfalls with ocean views.

Scuba Diving in Koh Phangan

Koh Phangan offers stunning underwater diving spots centered around a 30-meter submerged rock pinnacle with caves and chimneys hosting Asia’s best whale shark sightings. Acclaimed by PADI as one of Thailand’s top diving sites, Koh Phangan provides colorful reefs and excellent underwater visibility year-round. The most sought-after dive sites are Sail Rock, Koh Ma, Ang Thong Marine Park with its great Hin Yippon dive site, Samran Pinnacle, and Southwest Pinnacles, where one can rent equipment and learn diving. Read More

Haad Rin

Sprawled over the Gulf of Thailand, Haad Rin is a cosmopolitan peninsular beach town on the southern tip of Koh Phangan. It is divided into two main beaches - Sunset Beach to the south and the larger Sunrise Beach to the north. Both flaunt pristine white sand, lush hills, clear waters for swimming, bungalows for rent, trendy bars, BBQs, a traditional market, nightclubs, and restaurants.

Half Moon Party

As one of Thailand's most epic and unique art festivals, the Half Moon Party is held in the forest of Ban Tai Village in Koh Phangan. It takes place every two weeks, a week before and after the Full Moon party. During the festival, be prepared to embrace pulsating crowds dressed in colourful costumes, all-night dancing and music, fireworks, and plenty of tasty drinks. The outdoor venue features three dance floors, live acts, entertainers and DJs, bars, food stands, merchandise shops and UV body painting stalls. Read More

Hiking in Koh Phangan

Hiking in Koh Phangan is a wonderful way to explore the island’s natural tropical bounties and reveals several vantage points overlooking oceans, forests and mountains. Soaring 630 metres over the entire island, Khao Ra is the highest point in Koh Phangan and the most coveted hike here. Another popular hike from Haad Khom leads to Bottle Beach past lush jungles and cliffs, while hiking parallel to Haad Rin village takes you to the scenic Haad Yuan Beach. Read More