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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 baht
/ trip / person.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Full Moon 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
baht / trip / person while that of chartered boats is up to
negotiation.
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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 baht / trip / person.
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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
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