Phang Nga Bay is only one of the beautiful natural attractions Phuket has to offer. The striking appearance of the limestone karsts that rise steeply out of the glittering emerald bay have drawn many a tourist and more than one filmmaker. The island of Koh Ta-Pu or Nail Island, which has a distinctive tall, vertical rock with a spectacular appearance, was one of the prominent filming locations in the James Bond movie ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’. Since then the island is better known as James Bond Island. Phang Nga Bay was used again for the filming of ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ another James Bond movie.
Phang Nga Bay is located in Phuket, Thailand’s largest island and most popular one by far. Its beaches are famous for their vibrant atmosphere and colourful nightlife. Other areas look out on tranquil ocean views and jungles, like the Anantara Phuket Villas, where you can enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds you while indulging in a luxurious hotel experience.
The best way to see Phang Nga Bay is to take a boat trip. Your choices range from a leisurely cruising aboard a luxury yacht or sailboat to gliding on a catamaran or paddling an sea canoe. A day trip will easily allow you to cover many of the bay’s noteworthy sites. You will get a chance to explore caves and walk along unspoiled beaches. Koh Panyee is a village in Phang Nga Bay that is built entirely on stilts. Several homes, shops, restaurants and other buildings including a school, mosque and health center are constructed above the water. The Muslim community that resides here lives off tourism and fishing. It is a popular stop for tourists on boat tours. There is fresh seafood, souvenir shopping and a breathtaking view to be enjoyed.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
