What's up guys!
We're here on Koh Phangan, Thailand, and in this video we're going to show you the famous
Full Moon Party as well as all the other amazing things to do on the island.
So hope you enjoy it
Koh Phangan is located in the southern Gulf of Thailand and is part of a group of islands
the make up the Samui Archipelago.
It's a true treasure of pristine beaches, entertainment, and natural attractions.
And since it's only accessible by ferry, the island is more relaxed and quiet than nearby
Koh Samui.
In this video, we highlight 10 of the best things to do in Koh Phangan.
Now let's dive in!
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With over 30 beaches to choose from, Koh Phangan has something for everyone.
Haad Rin is by far the most popular beach amongst travelers and backpackers as it's
also known for the Full Moon Party, which we'll talk about later in this video.
But families and couples are usually more attracted to the eastern tranquil beaches
like Nai Pan Beach.
Our personal favorite beaches were located in the north of the island as it's best of
both worlds.
Chaloklum Beach and Malibu Beach have powder white fine sand, plenty of palm trees for
shade, and calm turquoise waters to cool off.
Our favorite thing to do on the island was simply relax and watch the sunset.
In fact, Koh Phangan's calm and shallow waters make for some of the best sunsets in all of
Thailand.
Along the west coast, you'll find many beach bars and rooftop bars that offer some spectacular
views.
Our favorite beach to watch sunset from was Hin Kong Beach as the waters here mirror the
sunset reflection.
The Panthip Night Market in the heart of Thong Sala is the place the authentic Thai food.
It's open every evening from 5 to 10 pm and has some of the best street food on the island.
On Saturdays, it gets moved directly in front of the pier and becomes even bigger and more
lively.
You can find anything here; from fresh fruit to dumplings, skewers, pad thai, kebab, and
even mango sticky rice.
As Koh Phangan is so mountainous there's some spectacular viewpoints that can be reached
by scooter or on foot.
Our favorite panorama was in the south of the island, just above Haad Rin Beach.
The climb to the top of the rock only takes about 15 minutes and the view of the beaches
is really impressive.
Other beautiful viewpoints on the island include Khao Ra, which is the highest point on the
island, and Dom Sila, near the Phaeng waterfall, which we'll discuss soon.
We made it to the viewpoint here, you can see Haad Rin Beach behind me.
But it was kind of difficult to find it, there's not a lot of good trail signs.
So what we'll do is leave a link to this trail in the description.
So if you want to follow it on your phone, you can find your way here.
Mae Haad Beach is located in the northwest of Koh Phangan and is one of the best beaches
that you can visit on the island.
At low tide, a sandbar reveals and connects the beach to Koh Ma, which is a tiny island.
It's a great spot for snorkeling so make sure to bring some gear and a swimsuit.
But if you're not into swimming, it's also just fun to walk across the sandbar and take
some pictures.
Located off the coast of Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, Ang Thong Marine Park is a beautiful
nature reserve composed of 42 small, rugged islands.
It's a popular day trip by speedboat and there are several stops where you can hike to the
famous Emerald Lake, go kayaking around the islands, and enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and
relaxing on the pristine beaches.
Hotel pickup and lunch are usually included and you can find more details about the tour
via the link in the description below the video.
One of the best things to do on Koh Phangan is to explore its waterfalls.
The most popular one is the Phaeng waterfall, which is part of the Than Sadet National Park
and lies a few kilometers to the north of Thong Sala.
The best time to visit is during the rainy season, when the falls carry lots of water
and you can swim in the natural swimming pools.
We learned that during the dry season they're not flowing very much but the nature here
is still beautiful.
Make sure to do the short but steep hike up to the Dom Sila Viewpoint.
So we made it to the viewpoint and from here you have a really cool view of Koh Samui there
and as well as Ang Thong Marine Park, it's right where all the little dots of islands
are.
Every month on the night of the full moon the legendary Full Moon Festival takes place
on Haad Rin Nok Beach.
It's very popular among travelers all over the world and thousands of people come here
to celebrate.
You can expect live DJs with booming music, fire shows, dancing, fluorescent painting,
and lots of drinks.
The party usually begins at nightfall and the beach transforms into a massive natural
dance floor.
But be aware that it's also the busiest time on the island, so many accommodations are
fully booked in advance.
Instead of just relaxing on the beach it might be a welcome change to do some water sports
and cruise the turquoise waters.
Many of the island's beaches have kayak and jet ski rentals available.
If you're looking for something more challenging, Koh Phangan is also a good spot for kite surfing,
with a few schools offering courses.
Finally, you can't leave Thailand without visiting one of its temples.
Koh Phangan has more than 20 different temples scattered across the island.
Some of the most interesting ones include Wat Phu Khao Noi, which is a beautiful white
temple, and Wat Khao Tham, a temple within a jungle that also runs meditation retreats
and has a beautiful view of the island.
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We also included important links that you'll need for your companion trip in the description
such as an interactive map that contains the places we mentioned, where to stay, and where
to eat.
We'll catch on the next adventure!