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Browse 56 travel reviews, 126 travel blogs and 4,137 travel photos from real travelers to Koh Phi Phi. Also known as: Phi Phi
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Koh Phi Phi Overview
For those of you who have seen the movie The Beach, Koh Phi Phi existed very much like it did in the film: a laid-back, mostly unheard-of tropical island that only the most adventurous sorts traveled to, with only basic accommodations available. However, the popularity of the movie literally sparked a sort of crazed frenzy which sent people rushing in hordes to the archipelago, transforming Koh Phi Phi from a little-known tropical island into one of the hottest island destinations in the region in the earliest part of the 21st century. However, Koh Phi Phi’s infrastructure was tragically wip… read moreed out in the 2004 tsunami. It has recovered fairly quickly, but services are still not up to par with what they were prior to the devastation. Some people complain that the rush to build new infrastructure combined with mass tourism has stripped the beauty away from the area and transformed it into just another resort town.
If you can handle the crowds and the constant noise of construction in the major areas, Koh Phi Phi is still an amazing place. Technically it is a small archipelago, with several small islands that make up the whole, with the population staying on Koh Phi Phi Don, which is the largest of the islands. The rest are uninhabited, and literally packed full of wildlife and natural beauty to explore. From coral reefs to stone formations, sandy beaches and cliff walls rising out of the sea against tropical jungles and rolling hills, Koh Phi Phi is a breathtaking site at any time of the year. From places like The Viewpoint where you can see over everything to Monkey Beach or Yao Beach, Koh Phi Phi can provide you with whatever your tropical vacation needs to complete itself. From diving to snorkeling to hiking and exploring, you can find it here.
Unfortunately the recent increase in tourism as well as the lack of clean-up programs has left the once beautiful beaches of Koh Phi Phi Don looking more like a dump than an island paradise. Most tourists were at one time traveling here for the laid back attitude this island was known for and to relax on the beautiful beaches but now bars like Slicks, The Reggae Bar, and Hippy Bar which are drowning out any chance of laid back relaxation you thought you might get with their overly loud techno till 5am.
Be warned, however; there have been over half a dozen cases of foreigners dying under mysterious circumstances in recent years, with the islands being under investigation as of 2009 by the U.S. Embassy.
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4 reviews Well, the pool is great, nice and cool, and actually quite beautiful. The rooms are okay, or quite nice for the price. However its far to th…
3 reviews very polite and helpfull staff who speaks a good english. the room was clean. the street is noisy, so we were awaken on the morning. B…
2 reviews The Phi Phi Island are considered to be one the most beautiful tropical islands of the world. Paradise Pearl is located on Long Beach wh…
2 reviews For those who call themselves backpackers but still look for the luxury of cheap hotel, i would say they should go with The White 2 hotel. I…
1 review Bamboo Island can be accessed by longtail boat from Koh Phi Phi Don, from Tonsai or Loh Dalum it costs roughly 1,500 THB for 4 hours at the …
1 review I have been going regularly to Keirita's Yoga on Koh Phi Phi for the past few months, having been to other Yoga classes with different instr…
1 review Learning to cook Thai food is so interesting and so much fun. The best thing about it is that it's so simple. All you need is the right moti…
1 review At Scuba Diving Phuket PP we take pride in offering scuba divers the very best diving experiences and Similan Liveaboards available. Our co…
2 reviews Le Grand Bleu caters to fine-dining tastes carrying major wine list selections with prices slightly higher than surrounding restaurants but …
1 review In the middle of all of the resorts on the Northsiade of Phi Phi there is a small area (2 local restaurants and 2 stores) called Gypsy Villa…
1 review If you go to Koh Phi Phi and wanted to eat Tom Yam or any other thai food, you must go to this place. The Tom Yam is super fantastic! Orde…
1 review There wasn't my dish on the menu but the owner made it any way. For 120baht, my "spicy" glassnoodle salad comes in a perfect size. It was a …
1 review Phi Phi Islands is a common tourist destination when you are in Phuket. People use daily tours (for the cost of e.g. 2,000 B) to see such gr…
1 review We fell in love with Phi Phi many years ago and return at least once a year. In recent years it has become even more popular and can be a di…
1 review This is the top spot in phi phi for dancing and getting your party on. I went during "low" season and it was still jam packed with people on…
1 review This was the highlight of my trip when it came to parties. 2 months and 30 cities, none of wich could compete with the avalanche bar. I lear…
1 review This is a bar on the main nightlife beach on Koh Phi Phi. It is attached to the twin palm bungalows hotel. Its a pretty distinctive b…
2 reviews We had stayed here last year when we were in Phi Phi and decided to stay again since we got along so well with the owner Ms Lee. Everything …
1 review The Relax beach Club is a great place to stay if you visit the Phi Phi islands. There are a couple of bungalows right on the beach. They are…
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