If relaxing in a hammock, fishing with a local fisherman is your kind of vacation activity, this island is the perfect location. If you like to meeting people from the whole world and having a really good time, Phangan is the place to be, as well. Kohphangan is a small tropical paradise, protected by gentle sloping coral reefs and green clad mountain range behind the beaches.
Once the fullmoon party stoped and the sun has set on Had Rin you will be astounded to find how many things more Koh Phangan has to offer.
As a natural paradise island next to Koh Samui, Phangan serves as perfect getaway place, here most may go white sand beaches or enjoy the under water world of Phangan and go for a dive at the small island of Koh Ma.
Situated only 18 km north of Samui in the Gulf of Thailand is the island of Koh Phangan. The Island is much quieter and relaxed than Samui, just with the exception of the Full Moon party that attracts every month between 5 - 10,000 visitors come on the island for the over crowded full moon party on the east side beach of Haad Rin.
Located in the middle of the Koh Samui Archipelago, Koh Panghan is perfectly located in the near of most popular locations such as Ang Thong National Marine Park and Koh Nangyuan. Nearby Ang Thong archipelago consists of more than 40 tiny islands, with many pristine beaches and surrounded by crystal clear salt water.
On Ko Phangan visitors can find typical picture-postcard views of shady palms , crystal clear water and beautiful sunrises.
The most visited of the bays, Haad Rin and Chaloklum always have a scattering of sun worshipers but there's also less visited, more hidden bays and beaches.
Ko Phangan's monthly Fullmoon Party is asia's most famous beach party, with international DJ's from across the globe lining up to get the honor of playing.
Blessed with postcard like secluded bays and incredible natural beauty, the island attracts tourists from all over the world.
Surrounded by pure clear waters, Koh Phangan evolved in the grown into a scuba divers top destination in Thailand.
Specially for yoga nutters you have Bungalow resorts for example Ananda or the Sanctuary, all offering and colonic fasting.
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