Koh Phangan is a smaller island in southern Thailand, not far from the bigger and more popular, Koh Samui. The island is most famous for its monthly Full Moon Party. I have been lucky enough to be on Koh Phangan a few times when there was a full moon. The best times to go to Koh Phangan is probably December to March, but the Full Moon Party happens every month of the year. Koh Phangan is a place where travellers come to chill, relax and hang out at the many beaches. However, the place really comes alive during the Full Moon Party.
My first time to visit Koh Phangan was in December 2008. This was around Christmas and it was a full moon. I saw crazy scenes that made me love the place. My friend Chrissie and I whilst we were there went to Haad Rin Beach for the Full Moon Party, We actually danced from sunset until dawn on the beach. Whilst at Haad Rin Beach for the Full Moon Party I enjoyed a variety of food and drinks. I had a chance to taste the Thai meals for the first time. They were indeed mouth-watering! I enjoyed beer while my friend Chrissie drank cocktails.
One thing that gets you as a newbie is the amount of people that attend the Full Moon Party. There must have been at least 30,000 people there the first time I was there. There is music always pumping around the beach and thousands of people dancing the night away. The Full Moon Party sees plenty of street performers or buskers keeping the crowd entertained, and everyone just gets on the "buckets". A Full Moon Party bucket is a concoction of different spirits and plenty of Red Bull. Oh and don't miss the fire rope jumping. You will soon see why it is well worth a look.
Koh Phangan has several hotels, hostels and resorts not far from Haad Rin Beach. I have always stayed at the Seaview Sunrise Resort, which is situated on one side of the Beach. I have never really found it an issue getting accommodation in Koh Phangan, but you might be better of making your booking in advance as there are several thousands of people going to be on the island for the Full Moon Party.
The Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan is pretty easy to get to, but unfortunately there is no airport on Koh Phangan so you have to get there by ferry either from Surat Thani on the mainland or from Koh Samui, the island next door. The closest airport is actually on Koh Samui, so you can fly there and then get the ferry over the Koh Phangan. If you're on a budget there is a train or buses from Bangkok to Surat Thani, then just hop on the ferry out to Koh Phangan. If you're not into the independent travelling then a few tour groups operate tours to Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party.
As I explained earlier, the Thailand Full Moon Party is hard to explain to someone who hasn't been before. You really have to go and do it for yourself to get a feeling for what it is like. I believe that the Koh Phangan Full Moon Party is well worth the trip though if you're ever in Thailand. Actually do you recall the Leonardo De Caprio movie, The Beach? The Full Moon Party was portrayed in that movie.
My first time to visit Koh Phangan was in December 2008. This was around Christmas and it was a full moon. I saw crazy scenes that made me love the place. My friend Chrissie and I whilst we were there went to Haad Rin Beach for the Full Moon Party, We actually danced from sunset until dawn on the beach. Whilst at Haad Rin Beach for the Full Moon Party I enjoyed a variety of food and drinks. I had a chance to taste the Thai meals for the first time. They were indeed mouth-watering! I enjoyed beer while my friend Chrissie drank cocktails.
One thing that gets you as a newbie is the amount of people that attend the Full Moon Party. There must have been at least 30,000 people there the first time I was there. There is music always pumping around the beach and thousands of people dancing the night away. The Full Moon Party sees plenty of street performers or buskers keeping the crowd entertained, and everyone just gets on the "buckets". A Full Moon Party bucket is a concoction of different spirits and plenty of Red Bull. Oh and don't miss the fire rope jumping. You will soon see why it is well worth a look.
Koh Phangan has several hotels, hostels and resorts not far from Haad Rin Beach. I have always stayed at the Seaview Sunrise Resort, which is situated on one side of the Beach. I have never really found it an issue getting accommodation in Koh Phangan, but you might be better of making your booking in advance as there are several thousands of people going to be on the island for the Full Moon Party.
The Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan is pretty easy to get to, but unfortunately there is no airport on Koh Phangan so you have to get there by ferry either from Surat Thani on the mainland or from Koh Samui, the island next door. The closest airport is actually on Koh Samui, so you can fly there and then get the ferry over the Koh Phangan. If you're on a budget there is a train or buses from Bangkok to Surat Thani, then just hop on the ferry out to Koh Phangan. If you're not into the independent travelling then a few tour groups operate tours to Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party.
As I explained earlier, the Thailand Full Moon Party is hard to explain to someone who hasn't been before. You really have to go and do it for yourself to get a feeling for what it is like. I believe that the Koh Phangan Full Moon Party is well worth the trip though if you're ever in Thailand. Actually do you recall the Leonardo De Caprio movie, The Beach? The Full Moon Party was portrayed in that movie.
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