Koh Lanta is delightfully exotic, thanks to its remote location, pristine beaches and balmy weather. It comprises 52 islands in the southernmost region of Thailand's Krabi Province, of which the largest and best-known is Koh Lanta Yai. The island is approximately seventy kilometres from Krabi, and offers an appealing escape from highly popular tourist destinations like Phuket and Phi Phi.
Once a backpacker's haven, Koh Lanta Yai nowadays sports several exclusive resorts. Friendly locals and its unspoiled nature are still main attractions. Misty mountains abound in some areas, especially down south, while the islands' lush jungle, clean sandy beaches, pretty coral reefs and crystal-clear water make for a relaxing retreat.
● Mu Koh Phi Phi is an archipelago of six islands which consists of Koh Phi Phi Don and Koh Phi Phi Le as the major islands. The superb scenery of the islands includes high hills with jutting cliffs surrounded by marvelous beaches and emerald sea, hiding underneath a bank of coral reefs and colorful marine life. Places to visit of Mu Koh Phi Phi include
covers a total area of 28 square kilometers : 8 kilometers in length and 3.5 at its broadest point. At the north end is Cape Laem Thong, where there is a Chao Ley, or sea gipsy village. These sea gypsies emigrated from Koh Lipeh in Tarutao National Park, near the border with Malaysia. Diving at Laem Thong is excellent, as it is also at Hua Rah Ket to the extreme south. There are long beaches with rocks scattered about. Two curving bays are especially beautiful : Ton Sai and Loh Dalam. This is also where accommodations and tourist services are found. Unfortunately this area has become a party place with lots of bars playing loud music until the early morning hours. For a quieter vacation it is advised to go to the other beaches which only can be reached by longtail boat or a jungle walk over the hills.
is 6.6 square kilometers in total area : 3 kilometers in length and 1 at its broadest point. The island is entirely limestone and steep cliffs rising from the sea very nearly ring it. Surrounding waters average about 20 meters in depth, reaching 34 meters at the deepest point off the island's southern tip. Phi Phi Ley has several beautiful bays : Pileh, Maya and Loh Samah ; Ao Pileh is very nearly enclosed by the limestone walls of the island's cliffs, so that the water appears almost to be an island sea. On Phi Phi Ley's northeast is the famous Viking Cave; this was renamed by H.M.Rama IX when he visited it in 1972, Tam Pya Nak, from the shape of a particular boulder, which resembles in shape the head of the great serpent of Buddhist legend, the Naga.
It is a place much revered by the local people who come there to collect the swift's nests used to make Bird's Nest Soup, a Chinese delicacy. On the eastern and southern walls of the cave are colored drawings dating from historic times. There are pictures of elephants and also of various boats : European, Arab and Chinese sailing ships ; baroques, motorboats, and steamships. It is theorized that these pirates who paused in their travels from west to east, sheltering in the cave to escape the monsoon winds, transfer cargo, or make repairs. Travel to the Phi Phi Islands Tour operators in both Phuket and Krabi provide transport and tour packages to this popular destination. Regular boat service is available form Jao Fah pier in Krabi.
lies also to the north of Phi Phi Don, not far from Koh Yung. Sandy beaches are on the north and east sides of the island. Broad coral reefs stretch away into the south.
lies to the north of Phi Phi Don. There is a rocky beach on the east side, and a smaller strand of sand in a fold of the hill. Many beautiful and various corals are found there.
Koh Phi Phi can be reached by boat either from Krabi or Phuket. In downtown Krabi tourists can take a boat at Chaofa pier. The boat leaves for Koh Phi Phi daily. Boat tickets are available at the pier or from travel agents in the town. It takes about 2 hours and a half for the journey. Regular boats from Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi are also available during high season.
Phra Nang beach is part of a small peninsula located between the city of Krabi and Ao Nang beach.
Phra nang beach is also beside Railay beach which is accessible only by boat due to the high limestone cliffs cutting off mainland access.
The three main areas of Railay consist of West Railay, East Railay and Tonsai.
Phra nang beach and Railay beach is renowned for its beautiful beaches and quiet relaxing atmosphere.
Chantal and I were excited as we waited to board our longtail boat from Ao Nang beach
We was told that to see this strange cave located on lovely Phra Nang Beach, within 10 minutes walk ofEast Railay Beach.
Story behind Phra nang beach
There is the famous "Princess Cave" or Tham Phra Nang Nok in Phra Nang beach.
It is believed by local fishermen to be the home of a mythical sea princess.
Recently, an inner Princess Cave or Tham Phra Nang Nai was discovered.
There are no new resorts development on Phra Nang beach.
The reason is because Phra nang beach is restricted by its topography and the presence of the Rayavadee Resort.
This makes Phra nang beach private and secluded from the outside world.
Due to its secular nature, Phra nang beach leaves you a feeling of tranquility and peacefulness.
How to go to Phra nang beach?
There is a longtail boat ticket booth located at the intersection of two busy streets of Ao nang beach, near Phra Nang Inn.
How much to pay to go to Phra nang beach?
You can buy a single way longtail boat ticket to Railay beach for around 50 baht per person. The trip takes around 15 minutes from Ao nang beach.
What to eat at Phra nang beach?
In the late morning, look out for longtail boats with big white or yellow signboards.
These are local longtail boats that are converted and equipped with fresh fruit juices and baguettes such as cheese and ham to satisfy your hunger pangs.
As Phra nang beach has no restaurants or eating places except for the private Rayavadee Resort. Better bring enough Thai baht to sustain your gastronomic
Longtail boats food menu fresh fruit shakes: orange, mango, pineapple try banana shake for 30 baht
Baguette: ham, cheese, tuna & egg baguette for 60 baht
Sandwich: ham, cheese, tuna & egg, chicken sandwich for 40 baht or you can have pad thai fried rice for 50 baht
Helpful Advice Go to Phra nang beach in the early morning so that you can avoid the tourist crowd that come in the afternoon.
What can you do at Phra nang beach?
Phra nang beach is so spectacular that you can just lie there and soak in the sun.
Highly recommended activity: do nothing.
Open up your beach mat, take a book, apply sun tanning lotion and lie back and soak in the warm sunshine, smell the salty sea breeze and feel the soft fine sand.
Or if you are adventurous it is possible to hike to the top of the headland to get spectacular views of the entire area.
Swimming and snorkeling can also be enjoyed off this pristine, white sandy beach.
What can you see at Phra nang beach?
There is shrine built inside the limestone cave which is dedicated to an ancient fertility goddess.
Inside the limestone cave is a collection of strange phallic symbols, offerings and objects believed to help with fertility.
Local fishermen still leave offerings although it's now becoming a local tourist attraction.
Explore Phra nang beach
It was fortunate that when we reached Phra nang beach, it was low tide. There is a small channel that is visible only during low tide, and you can trek over to the other side of Phra nang beach. We went to explore the end of Phra Nang beach.
The small narrow channel is surrounded by fallen rocks. The formation of rocks and huge caves are caused by years of waves eroding on the limestone cliffs. You can also see water dripping from the ceiling of the caves.
Look at how huge the cave is! It was a bit dark inside and rather spooky. We hurried along and move towards the light at the end of the cave.
Finally we came out on the other side of the cave.
The scenery was breath taking! It overlooked the sea view of Phra nang beach.
As we head back to mainland, we were mesmerized by Phra nang beach beauty. We silently vowed to ourselves that we will be back here again!
There is the famous "Princess Cave" or Tham Phra Nang Nok in Phra Nang beach. 
