Mini Guide to Thailand

Koh Phi Phi

Koh Phi Phi is one of Thailand’s main tourist attractions. It became famous worldwide after appearing in Leonardo Dicaprio’s movie The Beach, where a community of travelers lived frugally on a paradise beach.

The archipelago consists of six islands with Phi Phi Don being the largest and the only populated one. The famous beach is located at Maya Bay, but visitors will struggle to find peace and quiet with the hordes of tourists.

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