Centara Pariya Resort & Villas Koh Pha Ngan lies on the private and peaceful Yuan Beach, southeastern coast of Koh Pha Ngan, Suratthani Province. The resort is only 5 minutes by boat from Rin Beach, the world famous location of Full Moon Party. Koh Pha Ngan is accessible by:
- A 25-minute speedboat ride from Borpud (Big Buddha Pier), Koh Samui.
- A 30-minute speedboat ride from Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui.
- A 2.5-hour ferry or express boat ride from Donsak Ferry Pier, Suratthani.
The easiest way to reach Koh Pha Ngan is going through Koh Samui by airplanes (Bangkok Airways or Thai Airways International). It flies daily from Bangkok to Koh Samui. There are minimum 8 flights a day which takes just about 1 hour. After reaching Koh Samui, catch a taxi to Borpud (Big Buddha Pier) to take a ferry boat or speedboat to Rin Beach. There are four times a day and it takes about 45 minutes from Koh Samui to Koh Pha Ngan. From Rin Beach, you just catch a boat to Yuan Beach that takes about 5 minutes.
For the other airlines fly to Suratthani, you have to take a bus service to Donsak Ferry Pier and take a ferry or express boat to Koh Pha Ngan. It may be cheaper but you need to add 5 hours to your journey.
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Rin Beach or Haad Rin is located in the southeastern coast of Koh Pha Ngan and actually comprised of two popular beaches: Rin Nai Beach on the west side of the peninsula and Rin Nok Beach on the east side. From Rin Nai Beach, the picture of Koh Samui comes very clear to your eyes. This is also a great point to catch the sunset. On this beach, a small pier is carrying a lot of passengers to/from Big Buddha pier, Koh Samui everyday. Rin Nok Beach is well known among Thai and foreign tourists for its Full Moon Party. This spot is ranked as the third most beautiful spot in the world to view the full moon. That is why a great number of tourists from all over the world flock here to take part in the famous celebration every full moon night. Rin Beach is about 12 kilometers away from Thong Sala. You can catch a local bus from Thong Sala to the beach or take a ferry directly from Big Buddha pier, Koh Samui to get here. |
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Koh Samui is the idyllic tropical island located in the Gulf of Thailand. This emerald island has been charming its visitors ever since the first tourists arrived in the early of 1970's. Those who experience Koh Samui are rewarded with an idyllic tropical retreat with little traffic, white-sand beaches, a sapphire-blue sea, an abundance of tantalizing Thai cuisine and unusually warm and friendly people. Koh Samui is gifted with such an incredibly rich variety of beaches and bays, capes and coves, which it seems like several islands rolled into one. This Thailand's third largest island also consists of forest hills of limestone and granite, and the shoreline is made up of countless coconut palm-fringed beaches and bays. Despite the mass of resort development, Koh Samui still maintains the classic image of a tropical beach fringed by coconut palms. |
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The island is nothing but a group of three small islands located to the north of Ko Tao. Offering stunning and breathtaking views, the islands are connected by a three-way stretch of pure white powdery beach. The rich marine life at Ko Nang Yuan is similar to that of Ko Tao. With a wide variety of coral formations, the island is also an ideal diving and snorkeling spot. Accommodations and facilities are available with daily boat service to and from Ko Tao. |
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Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park is an archipelago in the gulf of Thailand consisting of 42 separate islands, the principle islands being;Phaluai, Wua Ta Lap, Mae Ko, Sam Sao, Hin Dap, Nai Phut and Phai luak. All the islands occur in Ang Thong district, of Amphur Samui, Surat Thani province. The park covers a total area of 102 sq.km of which about only 18 sq.km is land. The National park does not encompass the entire island chain, its jurisdiction covers about 82% of the total area. The park was established on 12th November 1980. Most of the islands consists of limestone mountains about 10-400 meters above sea level. Because the limestone can change its structure easily by both chemical condition and weather, so that makes the islands have many, strange-looking caves and cliffs, and some islands are looked like ancient Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Prasart Hin Pimai. |
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A very standard sight on any 'round island tour is the Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) on Samui's north coast. The temple is a rather modern construction, and it lacks almost all of the grace and beauty typical of most Thai temples. The 12 meter high Buddha sits on a small islet connected to the big island by an unpaved causeway. In front of the temple is a cluster of shops and food stalls catering to bus loads of tourists and day-tripping Thais. In amongst the cheap souvenirs is a small silver shop run by the smith who has crafted most of the items on display. Entering the temple, you first come to a large paved courtyard with a dragon stairway on the other side. Flanking the stairs are two small pavilions housing smaller Buddha images. The stairs lead you up to the platform on which the Buddha image sits. From the platform you get some good views of the long beach where the islet sits. |
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On the east coast of Samui Island lays Chaweng Beach, a classic tropical beach in all respects. Chaweng Beach is the longest strip on the island. Stretching for 6 kilometers, Chaweng is most popular and offers a wide range of facilities from the luxurious to the very basic at varying prices. The strip splits naturally into three sections, with the resort town located in the central area.
In recent years it has blossomed into the island's second largest town. It is a magnet for visitors from all over the island. All the attractions are easily accessed by the road which runs parallel to the beach. |
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Strangely shaped rocks south of Lamai Beach are locally dubbed Hin Ta Hin Yai. According to legend, an old couple were shipwrecked in the bay and died and their bodies washed ashore creating the rocks. |
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Chaloklum Bay is located on the north side of Koh Pha Ngan and about 15 kilometers from Thong Sala. It is a good place for the fishermen to bring their boats alongside this wharf because the water here is so deep. It is also a good place to tie up to when the winds get too strong. This deep seaport serves as a place where the fishermen stop during their transfer of fresh water to the other neighboring islands. Moreover, it is the biggest site where the fishermen of the island live. Besides fresh seafood, the villagers sell dried squid which is their most famous product. Here, you can enjoy the colorful and lively scene of the fishermens lifestyle. Many snorkelling shops are available. Sightseeing around the island, snorkelling and fishing squids during the night are interesting activities among the tourists. |
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Up the coast to the port town of Thong Sala, you will find the largest village on Koh Pha Ngan. It is compared to the front of Koh Pha Ngan because it is the business center, government departments, and the place to do the traditional activities of the villagers. Moreover, it is the transportation center. There are piers that can take you to other near islands such as Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan. Most of other idyllic beaches can be reached by boat which can be hired in this port town. Close to the piers, there are restaurants, hotels, other accommodations and a number of travel agencies. The local car and motorbike are at the service to take the journey around Koh Pha Ngan. Other rental car services are next to the piers. |
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Phaeng Waterfall National Forest Park has been proclaimed the national park in 1977. The waterfall runs down from the high hill and hits the hillocks, causing the white and small bubbles of water. During the rainy season, the steam is strong and abundant. The villagers utilise its water in the agriculture, farms and other utilities. This pleasant and beautiful waterfall attracts many tourists. Phaeng Waterfall National Forest Park is located on the east side of Koh Pha Ngan and about 5 kilometers from Thong Sala. |
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Thansadej Waterfall is the biggest waterfall of Koh Pha Ngan. His majesty the kings of the Chakri dynasty such as King the fifth, the sixth, the seventh, the ninth, and Queen Rampaipannee have visited this waterfall and have given the name to the waterfall. They have also inscribed their abbreviated titles and date which they have visited on the stone near the waterfall. King Chulalongkorn (King the fifth) has been to this waterfall for 14 times. Near the waterfall, there is a rest pavillion which the Department of Fine Arts has then repaired and has registered it as an ancient place. The waterfall originates from the stream of water running down from the mountain over the lowered rocks. It's restful atmosphere is good for taking a rest. The Royal Forest Department has proclaimed this waterfall the national park because of its variety of the forest nature. Thansadej Waterfall is located on the east side of Koh Pha Ngan and about 15 kilometers from Thong Sala. You can access the place both by land and by water. However, using land conveyances is not recommended as the route is tough and steep. Local buses from Thong Sala port are available two times a day. During the rainy season, the route by water is not recommended.
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