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“ beach is kind of powder white sand and sea is crystalized, suitable for swimming a part of national park, there is admission fee kayakking and canoeing snorkling ”

Koh Hong (Room Island) is part of a group of islands one hour north of Krabi. Koh Hong has only one beach - Pelay Beach - but it is recognized for being extremely beautiful, boasting fine white sand, coral and lots of varieties of tropical fish.

Pelay Beach is framed by limestone rock formations which give it an enclosed feel. Coupled with the fact that there are seldom many people there, Koh Hong very much offers a ‘desert island’ experience. Its name comes from an eroded group of caves in the middle of the island which harbors a large lake with a small passage to the sea.

When the tide is high long tail boats are able to enter the ‘room’ and visitors can swim in around in crystal clear water with a depth of around one metre. Koh Hong is another collection point for the nests that provide the ingredients for bird’s nest soup.

There are also lot of activitues you can do at the island such as kayaking etc. and amaze to the stunning sight that you can see at place once you come

How to get there: It takes about 1 hour to get to Koh Hong from Ao Nang Beach. Group tours can be arranged from Ao Nang.

Details: There is no accommodation on Koh Hong and overnight stays are not permitted.