The Similan Islands sometimes written Semelan, Similand,
Semilan or Semiland Island is one of the most beautiful marine national parks
in Thailand. It was rated by American Diving magazine as one of its top ten
dive sites in the world. The beach is not be missed either. Containing golden
powdery sand, it sits next to mirror like waters, the likes of which you’d
imagine paradise to possess – a place everyone should visit once in their.
The Similan Islands information: Similan or Semilan is a
word that derives from the Malaysian language or Bahasa Melayu “Sembilan” means
“nine” because a group of nine islands. This is located in Tambon Ko Phra
Thong, Khura Buri, occupying an area of 32,000 acres. It was declared a
national park on 1st September 1982. The nine Similan islandsstretch from north
to south and are known respectively as: Ko Bon, Koh Bayu, Ko Similan, Ko Payu,
Ko Miang (two adjoining islands), Ko Payan, Ko Payang, and Ko Huyong. The
National Parks office is located on Ko Miang. The Similans are renowned for
their beautiful scenery, both onshore and underwater. It was also voted by
tourists as one of the ten best dive sites in the world – with a multitude of
activities such as diving, snorkeling and camping. The trips available from
Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi.
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