Explore With Me : Koh Yao Yai - THAILAND - 2

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Hello again everyone!

As I promised I will continue with more photos from Koh Yao Yai.

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As I mentioned in my last post Koh Yao Yai or 'Big Long Island' is located in the Andaman Sea, halfway between Phuket and Krabi. It is a real paradise with its beautiful beach, coconut trees, amazing sunset and clean warm sea.

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With the island being one of the last untouched islands and one of the the last parts hasn't been overrun by the tourists, being in Koh Yao Yai was the closest I can ever experience to what I imagine the real Thailand was like back in the past.

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Mostly conservative local Muslim Thais keep with a more traditional way of life, hence Yao Yai’s slow change. The island is now home to many resorts but it is still possible to see mostly handcrafted wooden houses surrounded by tropical plants and animals tied right next to the house.

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We got to the island by the speed boat provided by the hotel, directly to hotel's pier. But there are speed boats from Phuket to Klong Hia Pier of Koh Yao Yai, it takes only 25 minutes.

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The tranquility of this island felt like we were worlds away from all the crazyness of Phuket, party beaches, luxurious resorts and sufficating crowd. It was almost impossible to think they were all only half an hour away.

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There’s not all that much to do on this island, just as we desired after a very tiring year, we appreciated the serenity of the island. Local beers by the sunset, beach exploring and sitting by the pool was more than enough for us.

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Along the beach there were many small restaurants and cafes. They all were closed probably because we got there on the wet season and I'm assuming they only work on the high season. But their wood chairs, swings and small bridges were all waiting us to enjoy.

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If you are not looking for a lot to do and just want to enjoy beautiful views, beaches and stay away from the touristy crowd, you might enjoy the tranquility of this beautiful island for 2-3 days.

Hope you enjoyed. See you on my next post. More Thailand posts to follow.

Selen

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Its probably not that bad to go there during the low season, the weather looks good and you have the whole beach to yourself

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Very happy when I see the romantic people like you are, especially wtih picture number 5,6 and 8.

Amazing Romantic People in Romantic Place with Amazing Romantic Hollyday.

Come to my place Sabang Island.. You can search the beautiful of Weh Island.. :)

Tekrar buraya dönmeniz sevindirici.
Görünüşe bakılırsa harika bir tatili geride bırakmışsınız. Size tatilin maliyeti ne kadar oldu, uygunsa belki hayal kurmaya başlarız :)

Tesekkurler, geri gelmek cok guzel :)
Cok da uyguna gelmedi aslinda toplamda ordaki harcamalarla beraber ama biz biraz lukse kactik balayi olunca. Ucak biletinden cok kisilamaz ama oteller cok daha uygun ayarlanabilir. Yapilamayacak bir tatil degil :)

Vegetation and beach are amazing. I saw a similar table, but I never saw a bridge made like that.

This truly looks like a heaven on Earth! No people, just beautiful nature. I feel I could just go there and stare at the ocean in complete silence and that would be enough. Perfect for body and soul. Breathtaking!

Saw your post in the honourable mention section. I never knew there's such thing as Muslim Thai, WOW! Love the photo with the big rocks (??) just staying there middle of the sea, awesomee :D

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