PHI PHI ISLANDS,PHUKET By Watcharapon C. 5510298

 Phi Phi Island is Thailand's island-superstar. It's been in the movies. It's the topic of conversation for travelers all over Thailand. For some, it's the only reason to touchdown in Phuket. Even with all the hype, it doesn't disappoint.

Phi Phi's beauty is a large chunk of the allure. The islands, when approached by boat, rise from the sea like a fortress. Sheer cliffs tower overhead, then give way to beach-fronted jungle. It's love at first sight.

The second part of the why-we-love-this-place story is attitude: few places on the planet are this laid-back. Of the two islands, one is completely free of human inhabitants (Phi Phi Leh), and the other is without roads (Phi Phi Don). There's no schedule, no hustle-and-bustle, no reason to be in a hurry.

As an added bonus, Phi Phi is affordable. Destinations this beautiful are often reserved for those that can pay dearly. That's not the case here; Phi Phi has something for every budget. You might be surprised – that perfect beachfront room costs less than you expect.    

Phi Phi consists of six small islands south of Phuket which overflow with fine sandy beaches that give way to soaring limestone cliffs to form spectacular scenery.

Add crystal-clear water, a refreshing lack of roads, plus a laid-back lifestyle, and it's easy to see why Phi Phi is one of southern Thailand's most popular destinations.

Long Beach

Facing southwest with stunning views out over Phi Phi Leh lies ever popular Long Beach. This beach has possibly the softest and finest white sand, on an island of fine soft sand. There's also excellent snorkeling.
Long Beach is both far enough from and close enough to the business of Tonsai Village to be a great place to stay, it's no more than a five-minute longtail boat ride from the centre of the action. You can walk to Tonsai Village in the daylight but the journey involves walking over rocks between beaches or up short jungle trails. Don't attempt it at night!
From November to April the water is flat and calm, in the May-to-October period the water can be a little rough and swimming can be difficult at low tide due to rocks and coral.Accommodation consists almost uniquely of bungalows, some of which belong to high-end and there are also many basic bungalows; all in all it's a very cosmopolitan place.

Phi Phi Island Activities

when you think about it, and extremely open-air sort of place. Just about the only form of activity that takes place behind closed doors is when your head hits the pillow.

So it’s no wonder that the area abounds in exciting things to do, both on and off the island, above and below sea level.

Here are some of the best activities available. 

Phi Phi diving trips

On offer is a wide selection of Phi Phi diving trips and PADI courses. Some trips start from Phuket, including overnight and day dive trips to Phi Phi or Hin Daeng.

When staying on the island local diving is sensational with a head-spinning variety of marine life living in the waters surrounding the island. Phi Phi has long been a well-known place to ‘do your PADI’ and local sites include Maya Bay, Wang Long, Palong Bay, Bida Noi and the ever-popular King Cruiser Wreck.

You can also take a liveaboard to more distant destinations including the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock. There are many dive shops to choose from in Tonsai Village.

Phi Phi's snorkelling

To the uninitiated, Phi Phi's snorkelling is like being on a fantasy planet. Even the experienced agree - it's good. Really good. With one of the world's most abundant coral reef systems, the locations and sights are both plentiful and astounding.
When the tide is right, places like Monkey Bay are just about as accessible as physics allows. The coral is just below the surface and brightly coloured fish dart here and there, inches from your mask. Hin Klang is in the middle of the sea, though it isn't nearly as deep as expected; you don't have to impersonate an island native on the hunt to enjoy the views - floating on the surface is fine. Phi Phi Leh has a few more snorkelling locations, as does Phi Phi Don, Bamboo Island, the list goes on.

                                                                                             

Reference : www.amazing-thailand.com/