If you are looking for a pristine tropical paradise look beyond Koh Phangan, situated just three hours by sea from the mainland of Thailand. Phangan is quite close to Koh Samui in miles, but far from nature. While Koh Samui is developed and marketed, Phangan is more relaxed and he still has a natural sheen. You will see some development in Phangan, but most are only small groups of bungalows and natural beauty of the island has not been spoiled.
Phangan is still a popular destination for backpackers and budget travelers, famous for its “Full Moon Party” on Phangan most young travelers are one of the highlights of his time in Thailand. The festival takes place at the southern tip of the island in the city of called Haad Rhine, an amazing place, partly composed of intersecting streets full of clubs, restaurants and souvenir shops places, hotels for all budgets and, especially The beautiful beach of Haad Rin Nok. When the full moon, Haad Rin is stuck to the gills with party goers and advance reservations are required if you want to stay in Haad Rin Full Moon.
Traveling north of Haad Rin Nok continue in Ban Tai, she Crescent and the Shiva Moon Party two huge parties themselves. Ban Tai is also where the cornea miles, a stretch of road about a mile long lady who is full of bars on both sides. These bars are much more relaxed than their counterparts in both Nana Plaza, Phuket and appear to be the first choice of middle-aged tourists who come Phangan.
Even further north, we reach Thongsala, the only real city on the island, a vibrant mix of stores in Thailand, bars and restaurants of the West, in collaboration with schools is traditional food at every step. After the fall of the market becomes an outdoor restaurant served by a couple dozen vendors to establish and practice their profession. Some of the best food on the island of Phangan can be found here after sunset. Thongsala also houses the main landing Phangan and create a natural link with the mainland.
Once you leave Thongsala and travel further north, there is a significant change in the rhythm of life, all is quiet here with just the houses and establishments are occasionally small village with shops. Colonies of Hong Hing Wok Tum and are particularly lazy, the two large sites for someone looking for a longer stay on Koh Phangan term.
The course distance north of the island where divers come to enjoy easy access to the reef from the beach. Both Haad Yao and Haad Salad are renowned for their clear and warm waters teeming with marine life. You can also walk from here, through a sandbank on the Island of Koh Ma, where divers may be sites normally reserved for divers.
In the northern tip of Koh Phangan, Chaloklam find a squid fishing village with a crescent beach incredible. The seafood here is exceptional, you are entitled to the sea every morning. By night you can see the lights of many boats plying the waters of squid in this area, and then see them coming out with their booty and dry in the sun while enjoying breakfast at a nearby restaurant beach.
