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 Wat
Maduea Wan
Apart from beaches, sand and sea, Ko
Pha-ngan also has cultural attractions such as Wat Maduea Wan, located
at Mu 3, where the replica of the Lord Buddha’s Footprint is enshrined
on the hilltop Mondop. To reach the temple, take a songthaew from for a
total distance of approximately 3 kilometers for a fare of 20 bahts /
trip / person.
Wat Pho - Herbal Sauna
You can relax and enjoy the many benefits of
a traditional herbal steam sauna at Wat Pho. Lemongrass is added to a
boiler which is heated by a log wood fire to create the herbal steam that
is fed into the sauna. If you have been partying too hard or just feel
like doing something good for yourself then come on up to this place.
Herbal sauna has many health benefits not limited to reducing high
cholesterol levels to the treatment of skins diseases such as eczema. Most
health retreats also offer herbal sauna’s and steam rooms so check out one
located near you.
Wat Khao Tham
Located on the
hilltop of Khao Kao Haeng, Mu 1, Bang Tai Sub-district, the monastery is
ideal for meditation amidst the unspoiled nature. Foreigners mostly
visit the compound to learn how to practice meditation between September
and November. To reach the monastery, take a chartered car or rent a
motorcycle at Thong Sala Pier and drive for approximately 3 kilometers.
From the entrance of the temple, drive approximately 1 kilometer up to
the compound.
Laem Son Lake
On hot days the lake is an oasis for everybody to sit under shady
trees and take a swim to cool down.
Khao Ra
With 630 meter it is the highest point on Koh Phangan providing
good views to Thong Naipan and even Koh Tao.
Thong
Sala
The capital of Koh Phangan and the place where the ferries from
Koh Samui,
Koh Tao and
Chumphon arrive. You can find travel agents, banks,
restaurants, motorbike and car rentals as well as
accommodation in this
town which also invites you for some shopping.
Hat Rin
Located at Mu 4, Ban Tai Sub-district, approximately 12 kilometers from
the District Office is the most beautiful and famous beach on Ko
Pha-ngan – Hat Rin. The white sandy beach stretching for 2 kilometers is
accessible by a long-tailed boat from Thong Sala Pier and Ban Kai or by
the newly built road connecting the two. The fare is approximately 30
Baht and 20 Baht respectively. Hat Rin is known around the world as the
place of the famous Fullmoon Party
which attracts thousands of partygoers every month
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Ao Thong Nai Pan
Located at Mu 5, Ban Tai Sub-district, approximately 23 kilometers from
the District Office is the second most beautiful beach on Ko Pha-ngan.
To reach this beach, either take a boat or songthaew from Thong Sala
Pier. The songthaew fare is 80 bahts / trip / person while that of
chartered boats is up to negotiation.
Ao Si Thanu
Located at Mu 8, Pha-ngan District, approximately 10 kilometers from the
District Office is the one of the most beautiful beach of Ko Pha-ngan.
To reach this beach, take a songthaew from Thong Sala Pier for a fare of
40 bahts / trip / person.
Ban Chalok Lam
The village is situated along the bay to the north of Pha-ngan Island.
The area is lined with shops selling merchandise and souvenirs with the
most popular item being dried squid. There are songthaew services from
Thong Sala Pier with a fare of 50 bahts / trip / person.
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