Similan Islands
Similan Islands
Similan Islands is a national park in Thailand which was established in 1982. The park is the islands consiting of nine islands which are Ko Bon, Ko Bayu, Ko Similan, Ko Payu, Ko Miang (two adjoining islands), Ko Payan, Ko Payang, and Ko Huyong. It is situated 70 kilometres from Phang Nga town. Similan is a Malay or Yawi word which means nine. Similan is one of the most famous diving sites in Thailand.
Atractions
Ko Similan
Similan Island is the largest island. It has the average depth of 60 feet. Underwater is full of rock formations and coral reefs in several shapes and forms such as deer, leaf, brain, and mushroom.
Ko Huyong
Ko Huyong has the longest and widest beach in the park. However, the park prohibits any tourists from landing on the island as the beach on the island is the place where turtles come to lay their eggs.
Diving spots
There are several diving spots in the park. The famous spots are Ko Tachai, Christmas Point and Fantasy Reef, etc.