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What islands are there in Thailand?

Thailand's more interesting islands are: Koh Samui, Phi Phi Phi, Phuket, Similan, Krabi and so on.

Koh Samui 1

Koh Samui has many beaches, clear water and white sand everywhere, and the scenery is charming. Chawen Beach stretches for 6 kilometers. This crescent-shaped beach has a very beautiful environment and is also the place with the most hotels and various entertainment facilities on the island. Lamaitan is located in the south of Chavan, and there are also many recreational facilities. On Koh Samui, you can dive, snorkel and canoe with your lover, or go out to sea together to enjoy the wonderful scenery of the sea and sky. Around Koh Samui, you can also visit Antong National Ocean Park, Pan 'an Island, Turtle Island and Nanyuan Island.

2. Pipi Island

Pipi Island Group is located about 20 kilometers southeast of Phuket, Thailand. It is a sister island composed of two main islands. 1983 was designated as the national park of Thailand. This is a sunny place, rich in Pipi shrimp. Pipi Island consists of six islands, the largest of which are Big Pipi Island and Little Pipi Island. The name of Pipi Island comes from the Malay Api-Api, which means "fire" and is the name of the ancestors for the mangrove forest on the island.

Soft and white beaches, quiet blue waters, natural caves and unpolluted natural features make her stand out from more than 30 outlying islands around Phuket and become one of the most popular holiday resorts in recent years. Little Pipi Island is Maya Bay, where the film The Beach was filmed. Because the sea is deep and there are many corals, it is also a diving resort.

3. Phuket

Phuket is located in the southeast of the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean, 867 kilometers away from Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It is the only island in Thailand that has been granted provincial status. It has a profound history and culture and is known as the pearl of the Andaman Sea. More than 500 years ago, it was a tin mine base and a major tourist attraction in Thailand, with a population of 65,438+750,000 (2004).

As a "pearl" on the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean, Phuket naturally attracts many international celebrities because of its vast and beautiful beaches, flawless beaches and emerald-like waters. Rihanna, the international pop diva, went to Phuket on 20 13 for a holiday, and Quinn, the Hollywood actress of Gossip Girl, often went to Phuket for leisure. China actress Yang Mi also shot the cover 20 17 of ELLE, a world-class magazine, in Phuket.

4. Krabi

Krabi is a tropical peninsula in southern Thailand, which is like a paradise. There are more than 30 outlying islands scattered around, dotted with this sea area like pearls. Krabi has many beautiful islands and strong local culture, and is also famous for its rich vegetation and animal population.

The restaurants in Krabi Town are more localized and popular than those in Nan 'ao Beach. They mainly serve authentic cooking, barbecue, seafood and Thai sweets, and many restaurant owners are Chinese.

5. Similan Island

Smilan Islands are some of the most beautiful and unspoiled islands in the world, with rich and diverse marine life and spectacular coral reefs, providing a world-class underwater paradise for deep-sea divers. 1982 was designated as a national park.

Thailand's Similan Islands, with its blue sea and vast beaches, attracts thousands of tourists every year and is a world-famous diving paradise.

Matters needing attention in Thailand tourism:

1, Carrying tobacco and alcohol: According to Thai laws, a tourist can only bring 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco or 50 cigars, not exceeding 1 kg of wine. If it violates the law, it will be fined 10 times or 15 times. E-cigarettes are contraband in Thailand and cannot be carried.

2. No smoking: Smoking is not allowed in public places with no smoking signs in Thailand, even on the beach. Offenders will be fined about 20,000 RMB or imprisoned for no more than 1 year.

3. Book a hotel: avoid booking a hotel through an unreliable intermediary or website, and you may encounter situations such as being unable to stay or the environment does not match. In addition, personal information may also be leaked. Try to choose a regular institution to book a hotel.

4. Clothes: You can bring summer clothes whenever you come to Thailand, but the indoor air conditioning is sufficient, so you need to prepare long sleeves or blankets.

5. Exchange money: The best exchange machine for local exchange rate in Thailand is super rich, and there is an app at home. You can download one to check the exchange rate and decide where to exchange money.

6. Price: Compared with the price in Thailand, the tourist price of the same commodity is quite different. Try to know the local price before departure and be prepared for bargaining. In order to avoid getting stuck while eating, pay immediately after ordering.