What is Phang Nga Bay known for?
While Phang Nga Bay is rich in folklore, it is most widely famed for the hauntingly beautiful limestone karsts that jut out of the sea, many resembling unfinished clay vessels upon a potter’s wheel.
What is the best time to visit Phang Nga Bay?
From mid-October to mid-April, the weather is clear and sunny. There is less rainfall and the weather overall is cooler and less humid, particularly during December and January. However, this is when most visitors flock to the pristine waters and beaches of Phang Nga Bay.
How far is Phuket from Phang Nga?
The distance between Phuket and Phang Nga is 65 km. The road distance is 89.2 km. How do I travel from Phuket to Phang Nga without a car? The best way to get from Phuket to Phang Nga without a car is to Local Bus which takes 1h 30m and costs ฿90.
Why is it called James Bond Island?
James Bond Island is located in Phang Nga Bay and the local name of James Bond Island is Khao Phing Kan. Then why it is called James Bond Island, actually this name came after the shooting of the James Bond movie in 1974 “The Man With the Golden Gun”. After that, it became a famous tourist destination in Thailand.
Is Phang Nga in sandbox?
Phang Ngan Sandbox Opened Unlike before where tourists will have to stay in Phuket or Koh Samui before going to other destinations, tourists can now go directly to Phang Ngan for it is one of the Sandbox destinations in Thailand.
Can you swim at James Bond Island?
This is the only James Bond Island tour that includes snorkeling! The tour glides into Hong Island in the Krabi archipelago. Sheer limestone formations rise suddenly from the depths of the sea. The island has two welcoming beaches – great for swimming.
Why is James Bond Island famous?
James Bond Island, once known as Khao Phing Kan, became world famous in 1974 because of the movie ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ from the famous James Bond film series. Thanks to those film shots, everyone was able to see this fantastic location and this little island in Thailand became extremely popular.