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Haad Rin
Koh Phangan
Full Moon Party beach.
Thailand · Surat Thani · Gulf of Thailand
Koh Phangan
Jungle hills and quiet bays, famous for the Full Moon Party and wellness retreats.
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Beaches
Bottle Beach
Koh Phangan
Secluded bay.
Beaches
Thong Nai Pan
Koh Phangan
Northeast bays.
Attractions
Than Sadet Waterfall
Koh Phangan
Royal waterfall.
Attractions
Phaeng Waterfall
Koh Phangan
Forest waterfall and viewpoint.
Culture
Wat Phu Khao Noi
Koh Phangan
Oldest island temple.
Shopping
Thong Sala Night Market
Thong Sala
Evening market.
City life
Haad Rin bars
Haad Rin
Party bars.
Transport
Thong Sala Pier
Thong Sala
Main ferry pier.
Transport
Surat Thani Bus Terminal (mainland)
Mainland · Surat Thani
Mainland terminal for VIP coaches; connects with ferries to the island.
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Don’t miss
Top 10 attractions in Koh Phangan
Home of the monthly Full Moon Party.
A secluded bay best reached by boat.
Two beautiful bays in the northeast.
A day trip to 42 islands.
A calm beach with good snorkelling.
A waterfall visited by Thai kings.
A forest waterfall and viewpoint.
An island joined by a sandbar for snorkelling.
A yoga and wellness area.
Evening food market.
Heritage & traditions
Top 10 culture in Koh Phangan
The island’s oldest temple.
Inscriptions left by visiting kings.
A hillside Chinese shrine.
A hilltop temple with meditation retreats.
Saturday market with local food.
Coconut groves that once drove the island economy.
Spicy curries and seafood.
Many centres in Sri Thanu.
Small villages on the north coast.
Classes in several island schools.
Geography
Hills & bays
Koh Phangan lies between Koh Samui and Koh Tao, with a mountainous, forested interior.
Weather
Driest from January to August; heavier rain from October to December.
Culture & heritage
Island life
Fishing and coconut farming communities, Buddhist temples and Chinese shrines.
Temple etiquette
Cover shoulders and knees, remove shoes where requested and speak quietly. Ask before photographing people or ceremonies.
Protect the reef
Do not touch or stand on coral, use reef-safe sunscreen and take rubbish back with you.
City life: bars & restaurants
Bars & nightlife
Haad Rin hosts the Full Moon Party and other monthly parties. Expect crowds and guard your belongings.
Restaurants
Night markets in Thong Sala and beach restaurants.
To, from & around Koh Phangan
To & from Koh Phangan
Ferries from Koh Samui (about 30 minutes) and Donsak (Surat Thani). Joint bus-and-boat tickets come from Bangkok.
Getting around
Songthaews and taxis; roads are steep — rent scooters only if experienced.