Phi Phi Islands (Phi Phi Islands) is our dream resort. This is an article that I don’t want to type at all and just want to share good photos. Under the condition that it has been raining for a while, I miss the blue sky, white clouds and the clean water. The moment.
2022 Maya Bay reopens to the island
Maya Bay has caused environmental and ecological damage due to a large number of tourists. The Thai government announced in June 2018 that it would close the island and ecological recreation. Recently, the Bangkok Post reported that it would reopen to the public in January 6 and stipulate ships. It needs to stop at the other end of PP Island, and it is not allowed to stop directly at Maya Bay as in the past.The daily maximum number of visitors is set, and the opening hours are from 2022 am to 1 pm. Finally, each visitor can only swim in the designated area for 10 hour to protect the coral reef.
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Introduction to Phi Phi Islands
PP Island (Thai: เกาะ พีพี; Phi Phi Islands) is a famous tourist attraction in Thailand. It is located on the sea between Phuket Island and Krabi in southern Thailand.The PP island is composed of a series of islands, and the main playable places are divided into:
1. Phi Phi Don (Phi Phi Don): It is the largest island in the PP archipelago, and it is the only island where people have settled and restaurants.
2. Phi Phi Lay (Phi Phi Lay): It is the second largest island among the islands, and it is also an area where many tourists go to play in the water, because the movie "The Beach" (The Beach) is shot here, in which Leonardo and his companions In this water play, the film spreads out the most beautiful Maya Bay/Maya Bay on the island and becomes the favorite water resort for European and American tourists.
Transportation: How to get to PP Island
There are two sea tools from Phuket..."Ferry" and "Speedboat". The ferry is relatively large and cannot be parked in Maya Bay. Most of them will not go to the small PP island introduced today. 900 baht (depending on the local Daytour you find).We took the speedboat early in the morning. According to the tour guide, the cost of a one-day round trip is more than 6,000 baht (including small and small PP islands, Khai island, and snorkeling spots). After inquiring, I learned that if you want to choose this speedboat itinerary (including snorkeling), one person The cost is about 1,200 baht, so those who love the ocean can choose the latter!
The pier from Phuket Island is lined with fishing boats and fishing factories. The air is full of smells, but it does not damage the good mood of setting off. In addition, the fishing boats and fishermen on the side are very well photographed, and they have long been photographed. .This time I volunteered to sit in front of the speedboat, wanting to enjoy the bravery of riding the wind and waves, looking at the sea, blue sky, and white clouds in the distance. I was so distressed that I didn't take the medicine for seasickness, and it seemed that it was all cured.The waves in May were occasionally unstable. When we drove into the destination quickly, the ship's body was suddenly high and low when it hit the wave. I had to wrap the camera strap around my hand to prevent a wave from losing my beloved camera and crying. Tearless.
Now the travel itinerary website also provides Chinese guide and speedboat service, interested readers can refer to it!
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※ Phuket prow
On the right side of the photo is the staff, who will help you take photos of the boat when you board the boat and sell them to tourists on the return trip.
(Whether you want to buy is up to you, they will not force sales, and it is also good to buy it back as a holiday souvenir)
[Go to sea! ]
The squinted white figure on the sea horizon is a ship heading to PP Island elsewhere.
The PP Islands are islands with karst terrain, and some such islands will be seen during the voyage.
[Arriving soon! ]
PP island jump island experience
Looking at the little Phi Phi Lay (Phi Phi Lay) that is getting closer and closer, I really understand what is called a beautiful wonderland at that moment.
Maya Bay is a shallow shoal composed of various huge limestone terrains, covered with various plants, which look like steamed buns from a distance (^^). In front of the shoal, there is turquoise water, which is very, very clean. Only then was able to reflect the green into one atmosphere.At this time, the boat owner will start to slow down the speed of the boat, sitting on the bow of the boat will hear the sound of shutters one after another, everyone is very serious to take pictures of the beautiful scenery and panorama in front of the small PP island, even me, and took a lot of pictures Come back to share.
The ship will be moored in the shallows of Maya Bay, but there are already many tourists and other ships on the island, and the ships are going backwards into the shallows, so the ship’s crew will have a staff standing at the bow of the ship to help direct the traffic and stop. Later, tourists will be asked to put their cheap luggage in the cabin. They will have some people staying on the boat to help everyone keep them. Finally, the anchors and ropes that fix the hull will be tightened, and they will be embedded on the beach to remind everyone when they are playing. Be careful not to trip over.
Stepping on Maya Bay, the soft feeling of fine sand comes from the soles of the feet, which is soft...very comfortable; take a deep breath...very fresh but not overly salty.Some of the tourists on the beach play in the water, some lie on the beach to read a book or soak up the sun. At that time, they are all called "vacation mode". The expressions of enjoyment and relaxation are all written on their faces. I think despite the 2004 South Asian tsunami The PP islands were severely damaged, but after 8 years of reconstruction... I really want to tell you "PP islands are back! Welcome everyone to come here again for a holiday!"
Last reminder, after we play in the water here, we also leave a clean beach on the small PP island. Remember to bring the garbage back to the cabin, the boat family will take care of it!
※ Phi Phi Lay
This ship elder brother is responsible for directing the traffic so that the driver can stop the ship.
※ Maya Bay/Maya Bay
There will be police stations on the island, so you can rest assured to play.
