Inventory of the top ten islands in Thailand (1)
Inventory of the ten largest islands in Thailand (1)
Thailand, also known as "Siam", is one of the countries with the richest tourism resources in Southeast Asia, ranging from Baidu Island in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. County, down to the southern Thai island of Krabi and Koh Samui, offers everything from idyllic scenery to island getaways. But now people pursue freedom and yearn for the sea. There are too many unknown islands in Thailand that attract countless tourists. Today we will take stock of the ten most beautiful islands in Thailand.
[1] Similan Islands
The Similan Islands (Thai) are located in the Andaman Sea 90 kilometers northwest of Phuket, Thailand. It consists of nine islands. It was officially announced on September 1, 1982, and a national park was established at the same time. The azure sea and vast sandy beaches are the "standard" scenery here. The rich marine life and magnificent coral reefs make it a world-class diving destination.
The islands are open from November to April of the following year, and you cannot visit the islands at other times. Generally you can only go with a group. Most tourists depart from Phuket. If the time budget is tight, they will choose a one-day tour (the time is a bit short and relatively hard). However, Island No. 2 and Island No. 4 among the nine islands of the Similan Islands can be stayed (Island No. 4 is the most important place to stay), so in order to fully appreciate the scenery of the Similan Islands, it is recommended to stay for 2-3 days.
[2] Koh Samui
Koh Samui (Ko Samui), located in the Gulf of Thailand, is the third largest island in China. It is surrounded by 80 islands, but most of them are uninhabited. . The coconut industry is one of the island's important economic sources, so Koh Samui has earned the reputation of "Coconut Island". Compared with Phuket, which has a mature tourism industry, Koh Samui retains more natural and simple atmosphere, attracting tourists from all over the world with its unique charm. Koh Samui has many soft beaches, beautiful Buddhist temples and jungle waterfalls. It is also a good choice to take a boat to the surrounding islands to enjoy the pristine tropical scenery.
Koh Samui has a tropical climate, with an average annual temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. The coolest season of the year is from mid-December to April. At this time, Koh Samui’s warm seawater and warm sunshine attract a large number of tourists, making it the peak tourist season. April to September is the hot season in Koh Samui. The weather was hot at this time, accompanied by sudden heavy rain. It is the off-season for tourism, and house prices may be 1/3 cheaper than during the peak season. It rains most days from July to September, and it is also the season when typhoons are common. Before you decide to go to Koh Samui, you should pay special attention to tropical ocean storm news. It is not appropriate to arrange recreational activities such as diving and going out to sea at this time. From October to mid-December, it is the rainy season in Koh Samui, with continuous heavy rain, but compared with the interior of Thailand, this rain is nothing.
[3] Koh Chang
As the second largest island in Thailand, Ko Chang is not as well-known as Phuket and Koh Samui in China. The eastern part of Thailand has always been a sparsely populated place, and the tourism industry has not developed as fast as the south. Historically, the name Elephant Island only appeared in a naval battle in 1941. Even more than ten years ago, Koh Chang was just a relatively low-key and mysterious place. I don’t know when the first European and American tourists discovered this place. Koh Chang is becoming more and more popular due to its superior tourism and vacation resources and good potential attractions. There are 52 small islands surrounding Koh Chang, 47 of which are designated as national marine parks together with Koh Chang. Surrounded by mountains, this unexplored and untouched island is like a hidden world stuck in time, a true paradise and ecological paradise. The entire west coast is a pristine, undeveloped beach with palm trees. The sea water on Gexiang Island is pollution-free and crystal clear, making it the most suitable for snorkeling activities. In addition to swimming and snorkeling, you can rent a motorbike and ride in several of the island’s waterfalls. Not only can visitors play on exquisite white sand beaches, but they can also participate in rainforest trekking, elephant riding, fishing, sailing, snorkeling and diving.
The temperature in Koh Chang is similar to that in Bangkok. The peak season is also the best season of the year: November to February of the following year are the peak booking periods, so you must book at least one month in advance. There is not much rain from March to May, but the climate is hot and dry, and June to October is the rainy season.
Many B&Bs are closed at this time, so you should