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2019 Similan Island opening hours + islands introduction

Similan Island is not open all year round, so friends should pay attention when going to play. Go to play when it is open. There are also restrictions on the number of people traveling. This everyone Also pay attention. Opening hours + limited number of people

Similan Island has a fixed landing time every year. The general opening time is: November to April of the following year, but the actual opening time will be adjusted according to the actual situation.

This year’s opening hours: October 15th - May 15th of the following year

This year’s limited number of people: 3250 people/day

Accommodation situation: This year’s island hotel All liveaboards and liveaboards are cancelled

This year’s new number of people restrictions and the cancellation of island liveaboards are designed to protect the original natural environment of Similan and provide tourists with a higher experience. Compared with previous years, The number of people is limited, and this number comes unexpectedly, so enthusiastic friends, if you are hesitant, take action quickly. Similan Islands

This paradise composed of 9 small islands is a world-class water paradise - "Similan". The word means "nine" in Malay. As the name suggests, it is this Nine islands.

The nine islands are:

No. 1 Koh Huyong; No. 2 Koh Payang; No. 3 Koh Payan;

No. 4 Koh Miang; No. 5 Koh Bon; No. 6 Koh Pahyu;

No. 7 Koh Pabu; No. 8 Similan Island (KohSimilan); No. 9 Bangu Island (KohBangu)

Island No. 5 and No. 6

The two small islands are connected and seem to have become a barrier to the outside world. This is the main The snorkeling area has rich species under the sea and the colorful underwater environment has attracted many diving enthusiasts. There is a deep diving spot with milk powder sand here.

Island No. 7

Island No. 7 cannot be landed, but you can snorkel nearby. The water is very clear and there are many fish. You can see the coral reefs and swimming pools on the seabed while lying on the sea. The small schools of fish moving in the sea are very pleasant.

Island No. 9

Currently it is not possible to land on the island. The island is a breeding ground for sea turtles. The sea surface is calm, but the bottom of the sea is bustling with activity. While you are quietly watching the corals, perhaps the small fish hovering near the corals are also watching you naughtily, which is very cute.