PHI PHI TRAVEL TIPS

DAY TRIPS

Many day trips are organized to Phi Phi from Phuket in particular. Thus, between 9am and 3pm, hundreds of tourists arrive for the day. This is the perfect time to escape on the other inhabited islands of the archipelago (Phi Phi Leh, Mosquito Island and Bamboo Island for example). But be careful, daily organized tours also go to these spots, especially Maya Bay, literally saturated with tourists during the day.

BARS, RESTAURANTS

You'll quickly realize that everything is cheaper when you move away from the center.

To save money, go to the market. Fresh fruit trays, skewers and fried fish or chicken, cost between 15 and 30 Baht.

By early evening, each bar has a promotion that usually changes every day, cocktails, beer at reduced prices, etc.. In some bars, women are being offered their first drink or pay for their drinks half price.

More information about Bars and Restaurants in Phi Phi.



Photo : Ciao Bella italian restaurant on Loh Dalam Beach, Phi Phi Don

HAZARDS

On the way Viewpoint, do not touch the big worms that look like brown centipede. They are dangerous.

Traffic is prohibited on Phi Phi. Residents and tourists traveling by bike ... sometimes at dizzying speeds. To signal their presence, cyclists operate their bell, be careful.

In case of injury, the small hospital is located 5 minutes walk to the west of the pier (opposite direction of the village). But in case of more serious injury, you must go to the hospital in Phuket.

The police station is located east of the village of Ton Sai towards Long Beach.



TSUNAMI

On every Phi Phi beaches, the speakers are ready to disseminate tsunami warning. In this case, follow the signs "Tsunami Evacuation Route" leading to Viewpoint, the highest point of the island, east of Ton Sai village. A 20 minutes walk is needed to get there.

The tsunami destroyed nearly all the island's infrastructure (70%), except some large concrete buildings. The new facilities are now more solid and - usually - designed to withstand a tsunami. When in doubt, opt for the rather high bungalows (Ao Lo Dalam area) and beware of small structures on the beach. Phi Phi Cabana and Phi Phi Hotel on Ton Sai Bay, are the most massive buildings of the island.



INTERNET

At off-peak hours, usually in the morning or evening, some Internet cafes discount prices. One can easily find free Wi-Fi in some restaurants / guesthouses.



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