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Phi Phi Islands - Lying off the coast of Krabi, the twin Phi Phi islands, made famous as the location for the movie "The Beach", more than match the scenic wonder of the mainland. The larger, Phi Phi Don, is shaped like a lopsided butterfly with a thin strand joining the two 'wings', the left side is a sheer scrub-covered cliff soaring hundreds of feet above the sea, while the right-hand span is formed by a jungle-clad spine flanked on either side by palm-fringed beaches. The centre of the island and main access point, Tonsai Bay, has been considerably developed in recent years, sprouting a cluster of bungalow accommodation, restaurants and souvenir shops. The smaller Phi Phi Le island, however, is different in every way, uninhabited and more rugged. Aside from its exceptional beauty, the attraction lies in its ability to surprise. |
