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Great Things to Do When
in Koh Lipe
W
hether
i t’s
a nature re-
serve, a fami-
l y - f r i e n d l y
stretch of sand
or a party spot
lined with ca-
fes and bars, there’s a beach in Thailand
perfect for you. Koh Lipe is famous for it’s
white sandy beaches, crystal clear water
and abundance of marine life. Put on your
swimwear, don’t forget the sunscreen, get
your camera ready and have a fun-filled
time here.
Diving and snorkelling
This is a must do here in Koh Lipe! Fret
not if you do not have your gear, there
are many shops along the Walking Street
which can accommodate your needs.
Liaise with tour agents for your diving
or snorkelling trips. If you don’t have a
W o r d s & P h o t o s :
B r i a n n e J a s m i n A e r i a
diving certification and would like to be
certified, there are many places which
offer a PADI dive course. Koh Lipe is
surrounded by more than 30 islands and
hundreds of reefs and if you don’t snorkel
or dive at least once, you will be missing
out on the natural beauty that is on offer.
Visit Sunset Beach and Sunrise
Beach
Usually tourists opt to stay on Pattaya
Beach for it’s convenience. This is where
tourists come in via the long tail boats or
ferries. However, walk along the Walking
Street and there will be signs to guide you
to the other side of the beach. You will
get to experience an even more beautiful
part of the beach, namely, Sunset Beach
and Sunrise Beach. Sunset Beach gets its
name from the stunning sunset that takes
place every single night. The sun slowly
descends and casts an exquisite glow all
Snorkelling gear is easily accessible
Diving courses/dives/
snorkeling can be arranged