Month: July 2019

Poda Island is the largest island near the surrounding waters, and it is about 20 km south of Koh Lanta and it takes less than 20 minutes by speedboat to arrive there. The warm and crystal clear waters around the island are perfect for diving, and there is the opportunity to meet beautiful tropical cartoon fish or dive to watch the beautiful coral reefs. And it has become the must-see attraction during your trip to Krabi. At the end of the beach, occasionally there are monkeys on the island, and locals often feed them with food.

Poda Island is relatively low-key, as it has no strong commercial atmosphere, and is not crowded with tourists. But there are funny plays that belong to Poda Island, where you can snorkel, explore cave, climb rock, appreciate the cave paintings and more. If you are to charter a car to arrive there, you can book it online in advance, or you can go to the local agent to find an agent. The price is about 2,000 baht a day.

The scenery of Poda Island is really beautiful, and it is completely in line with the sunny beaches in the heart of many people. The sand is very thin, walking on the beach you will feel it very soft. Slowly walking from the beach to the sea, you can see the shallow water is very clear, and you can see your feet. The blue color of the sea has been gradually changing to the distance, and becoming deeper and deeper, and it looks like a dream when you are watching the scenery. When the weather is very good, the clouds float in the distant sea.

Unlike the crowded tourists in Pattaya, the people on Poda Island are very few. In addition to those people who are snorkeling or swimming, there are as well as bikini beauty, but most of them are foreigners, showing that how much the foreigner like this beach. The view here is wide, the sea water is translucent and it looks like the dark blue jelly color, the water quality is good and there is no strange smell. If you want to play with water, remember to put your phone camera in a waterproof bag.

Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks means “grandfather stone and grandmother stone” and is one of the must-see landscapes for photographers who come to Koh Samui. These two strange stones are named for their appearance which look like sexual organs of men and women.

Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks is located in the south of Lamai Beach. The grandfather stone stands straight on the rock. The grandmother stone is more than a hundred meters away. It is hidden in the rough sea and can only be seen clearly when it is at low tide.

Due to the large number of large stones scattered around it, Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks is also a place for tourists to enjoy sunbathing frequently. You can touch a little coconut oil and lie quietly to get in touch with the sun there.

In addition, the path to the Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks is also a shopping street where coconut products are worth buying, such as coconut jelly and coconut shell products.

Departing from the East Coast Hotel, passing the “Chaweng Beach”, in the south of the “Lamai Shipwreck”, and then driving along the 4169 road to the southwest, then you are going to arrive at the  Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks scenic spots, and there will be a big sign indicating that a short walk along the trail will take you to the Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks! The most famous landscape on Lamai Beach is the  Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks. Nature’s ingenuity shapes the natural rock into a shape similar to the male and female reproductive organs. For the locals who believe in religion, this is a gift from heaven and a blessing. The Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks scenic spot features the rushing water and it is not recommended to play in the water. This attraction has a special product which is called “Karame Cake” that are recommended to buy some to taste. At the exit of the scenic spot, there is a dessert shop selling ice cream. The durian and coconut-flavored ice cream are super delicious.

Phang Nga is located 75 kilometers northeast of Phuket. It is known as the most beautiful place on the island. There are hundreds of unique limestone islands, and the name of the island is very consistent with its shape. In addition, there are wonderful stalactite cave and countless strange rocks and sea caves.

In 1981, Phang Nga was declared to establish national park. More than 80% of the Ao Phang Nga National Park’s area is covered by the Andaman Sea. There are over 42 large and small islands, including Boi Yai Island, Phanak Island, Hong Island, Panyi Island and the famous 007 Island.

There are many straight cliffs on these islands. At the time of the ebb, people can enter the caves of some islands and explore the hidden lagoon. The most popular caves include bat caves, mangrove caves, diamond caves and room caves. You can change to a small kayak at the entrance of the cave. One kayak is for two people, and you will enter under the guidance of a professional crew. Each cave has different shapes, some are wide and some are narrow. It is both thrilling and safe.

The Ao Phang Nga National Park consists of many large and small tidal channels, that pass through large mangroves from north to south and are now waterways for fishermen. It has the largest mangrove forest in Thailand. In addition, there are many abundant plankton in the waters of the national park, which are small plants and animals that float on the water. And there is intact natural ecosystem.

The climate in Ao Phang Nga National Park is tropical marine climate and is characterized by high rainfall and year-round high temperatures. However, don’t worry about the rain that will affect the play in Ao Phang Nga National Park because there is often a phenomenon of being rainy on the west side while being sunny on the east side of the park. So, just fully enjoy yourself in the Ao Phang Nga National Park.

Located in Chalong Bay in the south of Phuket, Wat Chalong is one of the most famous temples in Thailand and the largest Buddhist temple in Phuket. It is the spiritual sustenance of many local residents.

How to go to the Wat Chalong?

Wat Chalong is about 8 kilometers from Phuket Town and takes about 20 minutes by car. You can take the No. 402 road from the north and south of Phuket to the west road of 4021 and head for Promthep Cape for about 7 km. It is located on the left side of the road. It is marked by the golden stupa of the tallest building. You can turn left into the path from the main road to directly see the entrance to the Wat Chalong.

The temple combines the architectural styles of southern, central and northeastern Thailand and is the oldest and most famous temple in Phuket with a history of more than 100 years. Taking off your shoes are required to enter the temple. Girls who wear short sleeves and short skirts need be wrapped in a salon. The salon at the door is free.

Wat Chalong is not very large. The main attractions for the tour are the main hall, the stupa, the original site of the temple and the temple of the old ancestral temple. In the place where the main hall is closest to the entrance, the exterior decoration is the most dazzling, and the bronze statues of the three stilts are enshrined for worshippers. Among them, Luang Pucheng was a abbot of the temple at the beginning of this century. His bone-laying skills are quite famous. He was awarded the title of special priesthood.

There is a four-faced Buddha at the entrance to the main hall of the Wat Chalong, and the incense is very strong. There is a pavilion opposite the biggest hall, and the lotus, incense, and gold foil that are used for the Buddha are free. There is also a merit box next to it, and no one guards it. You can consciously put the coins in if you are interested.

There are three types of diving in Ko Tao: One is professional scuba diving, the second is snorkeling, and the third is free diving. If you have only 1 full day at Ko Tao, you can join the Ko Tao snorkeling day trip from the island’s travel agency, which usually includes 5 diving sites, and the price is 750 baht / person, including meals, pick-up and so on. Of course, if you want to learn to dive or be a senior diver, you can also take part in the four-day diving course. You can get a diving license after passing the exam. Usually, you need to pay around THB 9,800 for four days, including accommodation, equipment, ferry, lecturer fees, PADI certification fees and meals. The prices on the island are very open, basically are at this price.

At present, there are three submersible stores with good reputations for diving: Ban’s, Buddha View and Crystal. According to the recommendation of most netizens, there are the most people choosing Ban’s because it is located on the island’s liveliest Sairee Beach, the accommodation is very good, the coach is very good and is very dedicated and rigorous.

The four-day itinerary consists of watching the diving instructional film at the first day, the pool course at the second day, the first-time diving course at the third day and the completion course at the fourth day. Be careful not to eat too much when diving, there are biscuits, hot tea and coffee on the boat. After all, diving is a very labor-intensive activity, you can bring some chocolate and sports drinks. Pay attention to the coach’s guidance when diving in Ko Tao, and pay more attention to the coach’s gesture.

In the four-day course, the combination of work and rest is very much needed in Ko Tao. It is definitely a wise choice do a massage at the beach. There are many small massage shops on Ko Tao. The price of Thai massage is basically 300 baht per hour. It is very necessary to have a massage to relax yourself after diving in Ko Tao.