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Island hopping is
a popular pursuit and both Phi Phi and the Similans feature magnificent
underwater coral gardens, populated by multi-hued tropical fish.
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Phi Islands - The twin Phi Phi Islands, some 20 km southeast
of Phuket and served by daily ferries offer natural scenery even more
pristine than that of Phuket. Here are not only secluded beaches, blue
sea and a back drop of lush green tropical vegetation, but also sheer
cliffs rising dramatically hundreds of feet above the water. This is where
the birds' nest used to make the soup so highly prized by Chinese gourmets
are gathered. At several places on the cliffs and in caves you can see
bamboo scaffoldings which the nest hunters scale to dizzy, dangerous heights.
The
Similans - Classified as a nature park, the Similans,
north of Phuket, comprise of eight uninhabited islands. A camp site has
however been developed on Miang, the largest of the group. Especially
colorful coral formations in the surrounding waters make the Similans
a top favorite with scuba divers.
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