Among all the islands of paradise, this can be called one of the most beautiful. This article will talk about one amazing corner of the Earth. This place is Koh Lipe Island (Thailand). Sights, leisure features and reviews will be presented later in this article.
The represented island is developing quite rapidly, in connection with the desire to meet the requirements of growing tourism in these amazingly beautiful and warm places. Therefore, certain global problems arise: an increase in the volume of garbage, the likelihood of a decrease in the diversity of wildlife populations. Today, serious projects are being developed, the main purpose of which is to preserve the island of Koh Lipe in its pure original form.
Koh Lipe (Thailand): general information
This is a small island of the Adang Ravi archipelago located in the Adaman Sea. Located in Koh Lipe in the province of Setun, located in the southwestern part of Thailand. This fabulous paradise is bordered by Malaysia.
The name of the island sounds in completely different variants, the most common of which are the following: Koh Lipe, Koh Liph, Koh Lipe and Koh Lipei. The location of the island is the border with Tajutao (marine National Park), next to the larger islands: Koh Ravi and Koh Adan. This place has long been inhabited by Malaysian sea gypsies, which are known as Chao Lei and Urak Lava.
Great for relaxing tourists Thailand. Koh Lipe Island is one of the most beautiful places. It is located about 50 kilometers from Koh Tarutao (island).
The length of Koh Lipe stretches for 2.5 kilometers, and in width - 1.5 km. The widest territory of the island in the shape of the letter “G” was inhabited by the same sea gypsies (there are about 500 of them). They live in small villages, mainly in the east, close to Sunrise Beach. Therefore, their main occupation is the tourism business.
Tourism
Koh Lipe (Thailand) has three main beach areas: Pattaya, Sunrise Beach and Sunset Beach. Compared to neighboring islands, this is the most popular tourist destination. A small island, shaped like a triangle, is located 2 kilometers from about. Koh Adang. The bulk of the locals were resettled here between the wars from the island of Koh Lanta. The reason for the act was the preservation of Thai territory from the invasion of the British colonizing Malaysia.
Koh Lipe, like the neighboring islands, also has great places for diving and snorkeling.
On the territory of the island there are many diving centers and shops that provide the necessary equipment for rent for snorkeling (swimming with a mask and fins). It also organizes interesting boat excursions by sea.
The water on Koh Lipe is surprisingly clean and calm, which makes it ideal for snorkeling. A total of 25% of tropical fish species around the world live in seawater at this site. In coral reefs at great depths, you can find fish of the largest species. Perfect and comfortable for relaxing in every way Koh Lipe.
Reviews, advantages
There are a lot of guest houses and hotels for tourists on the island, and almost all of them are located on the coast, especially in the eastern part of the island. These are four-star hotels and 3-star hotels. There are more modest establishments. Below are the best, according to tourist reviews, hotels in Koh Lipe (Thailand). Reviews and impressions about the rest in them are the most wonderful.
1. Sawan Resort 2 * is considered one of the most convenient and enjoyable options for relaxation. It offers accommodation in one of 5 villas, comfortably located on the northern coast of the island. It is located away from the noisier Koh Lipe. Sunset Beach is just a 3-minute walk, Pattaya Beach is a 10-minute walk. Prices for living here depend on the house, but almost all of them are quite cozy and comfortable.
2. Ten Moons Lipe Resort 2 * represents the most romantic vacation option. He represents 15 with thatched roofs of bungalows built of wood in the jungle near the beach with pure white sand. This place is also relatively calm and not very built up. The only small minus is a small beach, crowded with a large number of vacationers.
sights
There are practically no such remarkable places on Koh Lipe. Only in the center of the island is the Khantalai Buddhist temple, which can be reached from the pedestrian street on the road leading to Sunset Beach (i.e. between Sunrise Beach and Sunset Beach). This temple is located in the jungle on a hill. It does not look like the usual other temples in Thailand - with luxurious roofs and impressive stairs with fabulous dragons. It is a shack with a pair of statues and with colorful ribbons. In the center of the establishment is a large statue of the Golden Buddha. Local residents of Koh Lipe (Thailand) come to her to pray daily.
Several monks live in Khantalai, taking care of a large number of dogs and cats living here with them. Although this temple does not look aesthetically pleasing, like many other more luxurious temples in Thailand, it is still a worthy attraction of this place. He also has incredibly strong energy. Being here, people receive reassurance and peace. In addition, the centuries-old tradition here is that the monks from the temple go to charity in the morning. This exciting event can be seen every morning on the island's main promenade at 7 o’clock.
How to get there
There are always many who want to go on vacation in Koh Lipe (Thailand). How to get there?
The nearest airports are in the areas of Trang and Hat Yai. Both are located approximately 100 kilometers from Pakbar Pier. Hat Yai daily receives planes from Singapore, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. A plane arrives in Trang only from Bangkok. It turns out that the Russians have to get to rest with transfers, possibly with two. Some flights include a shuttle service and a ferry to Koh Lipe Island (but this is only from Hat Yai). Otherwise, you can book a ferry and a minibus to the island in tourist offices at any railway station.
The nearest railway stations are also located in Hat Yai and Trang. Every day, two trains arrive from Bangkok. A train from Malaysia also arrives in Hat Yai.
Under its own power
Many travelers themselves travel to Koh Lipe (Thailand). How to get there on your own? After arriving in Thailand, the easiest and easiest way to get to the island is through Pakbar pier (twice a day). Songteo (a public bus) runs from Satun to Pak Bara every hour and travels to the final stop for about 50 minutes. There is also the option of getting to Ferryboat, a ticket for which costs 100 baht less, but is 1.5 hours on the way longer.
Many travelers enjoy buying combined tickets: a minibus plus a ferry from Trang, Krabi or Hat Yai to Koh Lipe. And in these places you can get from Bangkok and other cities of Thailand by bus.
A bit about the western part of the island
Many of the trees growing in eastern Koh Lipe have been uprooted in recent years. Their place was taken by modern concrete structures. But there is still on this island the western part, which remains almost untouched by people. On it you can take advantage of wild beaches and the jungle for those who like to retire from the bustle and merge with the magnificent nature.
Here you can wander among the trees and clusters of dark gray boulders scattered on the slope. Climbing them, you can admire the amazing pure natural nature.
Conclusion
Koh Lipe (Thailand) is a unique combination of beauty with a special atmosphere of almost untouched nature. This is one of the beautiful paradise places in Thailand.
It is noteworthy that on it you can still find wild deserted beaches and places with amazing views and a great atmosphere.
But how long is this? A few more years and the last clean sections of the paradise will be built up with moorings, hotels, bars and other facilities ... So, now we need to seize the moment. After all, there are not so many places in the world.