Phi Phi islands are usually referring to a group of islands that belong to the territory of Thailand. The most famous Phi Phi island is in fact named Phi Phi Don island. The total group of these islands counts up to 6 islands. Phi Phi don island is the only one that is populated. The reason this island stands out is the food shops, bars, and few clubs to take care of their visitor’s hospitality.
The other five of the Phi Phi islands are as well exceptional in their own way; limestone rock formations, fissile corrals and other landscapes that create a tourist attraction point.
Koh Phi Phi don island is the most attractive for the usual that; and tourists. It has so much to offer with soft and warm beaches, pool parties and night gathering and much more. Here is the list of 5 other islands of the Phi Phi island family;
- Bamboo island
This island is only five kilometers away from Koh Phi Phi Don island. It is pointed towards the northeast of this famous touristic point. While the Koh Phi Phi Don is all about the parties and drinking, you may want to change your mood after a few days of leisure on this island. This is where bamboo island comes to play. The name bamboo has been taken from the many bamboo vegetation, which is literally translated from the Thai language Koh Mai Phai. Since the bamboo plants are not a big fan of saltwater like the palm family, it has resided in the center of the island. This island is small and circular. Many people hire a ride there to get their perfect photos in the world nature of this island. There are no structures on this island except a ranger camp that can offer you food and drink. A bamboo island is also a famous place for water sport activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving. The reason is that the lack of presence of human beings, as well as noise pollution of the bars and restaurants, makes perfect habitable reefs and marine life surrounding the bamboo island. If you are a fan of camping, you can tent out overnight in this place.
- Koh Khai Nok
Coming back to Koh Phi Phi Don, another island is located at a distance of 25 kilometers to the northwest. Most of the people visit this island on the way back to where they started from; Phuket. The reason is a nearby direction as well as being closer to Phuket that the Koh Phi Phi Don. It would only take about 15 minutes to reach the town afterward. The most particular aspect of this island is the shape-changing feature. It changes due to the very essence of its formation. This island is mostly formed from sand and some rock.
You can find many facilities on this specific island including bars, water sports, shops, and restaurants. Anything that you require in such a place can be offered to you. This place is most reputed for its snorkeling and beautiful marine life on the surrounding.
- Koh Bida Nok and Nai
These are in fact two islands that are considered as one. They are cliff formations of limestone rocks. They are located to the southern part of Koh Phi Phi Don, but not only; they are also the most southern island of all the Phi Phi island family.
These twin islets offer one of the most beautiful scuba diving spots in the world; they have the most amazing underwater scenery in Thailand. If you are willing to go for such a challenging diving experience, you can expect to see some sharks, colorful species of tropical fishes, along with some other interesting marine life like coral and underwater and escape.
These two islets are also one of the high diving peaks of the world; there is a 35-meter drop down to the sea. If you are a diver who likes the channeling, or if you are an individual who wants to tick off a big one from the bucket list, you can go for this free fall diving.
- Koh Yao Yai
This island literally translates to English as on a long island. The name has been driven from the natural form of this island. It is located between Phuket and Koh Phi Phi Don and it is difficult to miss. This island is considerably large compare with another member of the Phi Phi island family.
If you like to imagine how it was life on these islands before being swamped by the tourist and enhance by tourism culture, this island can provide you with gateway back in time. The only population on this island are few fishermen as well as resorts that are extremely simple, but hearty. There is no me, modern structures built on the island. This virgin beauty offers a deeper cultural understanding of the true Thai population that has been living in southern Thailand.
- Mosquito island ( Koh Yung in Thai )
This funny-sounding island is located close to the bamboo island. As the chain of the north to the south family of Phi Phi islands are in question, this island holds the place as the most northern island. This island is not so popular due to the infestation of mosquitoes, around this place offers the most beautiful coral reefs of all the Phi Phi islands. Although many prefer to jump off the boat and then get back on the boat and leave. Mosquitoes do not let anyone feel welcomed there.
Conclusion
Phi Phi islands are a group of islands that are often mistaken for Koh Phi Phi Don island; which is a part of the 6 members of these island groups? You could visit some or all of these islands to avoid missing out on a more natural side of Phuket when visiting Koh Phi Phi Don island.