Racha Yai Island

Emperor Island is located to the south of Phuket, about 12 kilometers away, and it takes approximately 30-40 minutes by speedboat. The island is free from noise and crowding, preserving its natural scenery, and boasts sea views that rival those of the Maldives. The main recreational activity on the island is snorkeling, with reefs and corals scattered all around and a variety of fish species. The water is very clear, displaying a translucent gem blue, and the seabed 5 meters deep can be seen with the naked eye. Coral Island, known in English as Coral Island, is about 3 kilometers long from east to west, but only about 800 meters wide from south to north. The island is surrounded by colorful coral reefs, offering beautiful scenery, and is one of the best spots for snorkeling, surfing, and sailing among the water activities available in the Phuket area.

Koh Racha Yai, also known as Raya Yai, is an island located south of Phuket, Thailand.This island offers beautiful white sandy beaches and clear sea water.Koh Racha Yai provides various water activities such as diving, snorkeling, swimming and sailing.Koh Racha Yai provides facilities for tourists such as restaurants, water equipment rental places, and several lodging accommodations.

Diving in Thailand Emperor Island is definitely a place worth visiting! Emperor Island is a beautiful little island full of memories for me Emperor Island is located to the south of Phuket, about 15 kilometers away, and it takes about 40 minutes by speedboat. For those who don't like to take a boat, take a look here! The island not only has beautiful and complete natural tropical island scenery, but the coastal scenery of the coral reefs is also unforgettable Emperor Island is a paradise for diving enthusiasts So here I have to mention scuba diving and snorkeling! The water quality of Emperor Island is very clean, clear, and moreover! You don't need a diving certificate to experience scuba diving on Emperor Island! When the weather is good, you can see many beautiful fish, as well as a variety of marine life such as sea cucumbers, sea urchins, starfish, lionfish, etc. If you want to dive, please bring an extra set of clothes and a towel, to facilitate changing; I booked a one-day scuba diving tour on Emperor Coral Island Different from boat diving, this type is from the shore to the deep water area, it won't be like boat diving that reaches the deep water area all at once, It's really very friendly for beginners without a diving certificate and our diving spot is the beach of a private hotel, not the place where you dive off the pier, I feel that place is so crowded , we need to take the island's unique Ferrari tractor haha to the other side of the island to dive, The environment is very good, I booked it for 500 all-inclusive! The price I think is also very fair including the video and photos of the diving, You should know that booking a separate scuba diving on the island costs 2000 Thai baht 400 RMB, it feels great, still a one-day tour itinerary. If you don't go scuba diving, you can choose snorkeling, during snorkeling, be sure to pay attention to safe operation, do not stray too far from the safety officer; please be careful to stay away from the propeller, pay attention to the tire spiral, ropes, pull rods, etc. when getting on and off the boat to avoid scratches; ! If you can't swim, please stay by the boat and let the crew accompany you when snorkeling;

Emperor Island is located to the south of Phuket Island, about 12 kilometers away, and it takes approximately 30-40 minutes by speedboat. Compared to other popular or less popular attractions in Phuket, Emperor Island is a very new face. Not only does the island boast beautiful and intact natural tropical island scenery, but the coastal views of the coral reefs are also unforgettable. Due to its later development, there are fewer tourists here, making the beach environment particularly serene compared to the bustling Phuket Island. With only a few swimmers, surf enthusiasts nearby, and the sound of waves hitting the shore in your ears, it's truly a paradise!

From March 2024 🇹🇭 Thailand and China will have permanent visa exemption. Many cities have direct flights to Phuket ✈️ With just a passport 🪪 you can land in Phuket and enjoy the summer anytime~ This guide is for a 7-day laid-back trip, come and copy the homework ✍️ Phuket's tourist routes are roughly divided into 3 ❶ Patong/Karon/Kata 3 major beaches Convenient for food, drink, and accommodation, just find a hotel to relax ❷ Phuket Old Town Stroll through the historic old town filled with culture, experience Michelin restaurants ❸ Island hopping route Emperor Island, Coral Island, Big and Small Phi Phi Islands, Similan... Go snorkeling 🤿 and see the beautiful jelly sea! 📍7-Day Itinerary Day ❶: Fuzhou ✈️ Phuket → Check into Patong Holiday Hotel → Watch the sunset at Patong Beach → Dinner at Doo Dee → Patong Bar Street Day ❷: One-day tour to Emperor Island (see collection notes below) Day ❸: Check into Beyond Hotel Karon → A blanket & a pillow at the cliff cafe → Kata Beach → Dinner at Kwong Shop → Kata Night Market Day ❹: Restaurant on the hill → Watch the sunset at Karon Beach → Get a massage → Dinner at Red corner Day ❺: One-day tour to Phi Phi Island (see collection notes below) Day ❻: Check into Pullman Karon Hotel → Explore Phuket Town → Eat at Michelin restaurant one chun Day ❼: Hotel → Phuket ✈️ Fuzhou ✅Pre-departure Preparation ❶ Documents You only need a passport (valid for >6 months) ❷ SIM Card Buy a 🇹🇭 happy card on tb, switch it on after landing. Registration for Google Maps, taxi app Bolt requires a 🇹🇭 phone number ❸ International Roaming Choose between this and the 🇹🇭 SIM card ❹ Clothing It's summer all year round, time to wear all kinds of tank tops and skirts! ❺ Thai Baht It is recommended that each person exchanges more than 10,000 Thai Baht, exchange in advance at domestic gong commercial banks, local exchange is also available, malls/711 support zfb/wx ❻ Essential Medicines 🚗 Transportation ❶ Blot 💰 Half the price of grab, starting price 40r/2km, 2-3r for each additional kilometer. Download in advance in your home country, register with a happy card after arriving in 🇹🇭. Same process as domestic taxi apps, but pay the driver in cash when getting off ❷ Grab 💰 Slightly more expensive, but more convenient than blot, can register with a domestic phone number, also pay the driver in cash when getting off. Supports wx payment through wx mini program ❸ Tutu car: Red tutu 🚗 cars can be seen everywhere on the streets, just hail one and tell the driver where to go, remember to bargain! You can connect Bluetooth to play music 🎵 in the car 📱 APPs ❶ Thai Translator: Real-time Chinese-Thai translator, super useful! ❷ Google Maps: Search nearby for food, drink, and fun (⚠️tips🇹🇭 SIM card required)

After comparing Phi Phi Island and Emperor Island, I ultimately chose Emperor Island, mainly because it's closer to Phuket—just a 12-kilometer journey by speedboat takes about 30 minutes, and the cost-performance ratio here is higher. The island is not large and seems to have been developed in recent years; it doesn't have many residents, so it's very quiet. It is said that this was once an exclusive holiday island for the Thai royal family, with a superior surrounding environment, featuring pristine crescent-shaped beaches and clear jelly-like seas, and the scenery is no less stunning than that of Phi Phi Island. The island is primarily home to resort hotels. When I visited, there weren't many tourists, so the island was relatively peaceful. Due to its distance from the mainland, the water here is crystal clear, and diving into the sea reveals well-preserved coral reefs and a variety of tropical fish. Sailing out to sea on Discover Catamaran's private yacht, diving, and paddling made each day fulfilling. There are day trips to Emperor Island from Phuket, which take about 40 minutes and are quite suitable for the elderly and children. However, I personally recommend staying on Emperor Island for a night, mainly because a day trip is too rushed and tiring. The resort hotels on the island are very nice and worth experiencing.

If you are a traveler who loves the ocean world, then there is no better place for you than Emperor Island (Phuket). Located in Thailand, this beautiful island is famous for its vast waters and diverse marine life, making it a paradise for divers around the globe. In this enchanting underwater world, you will be intoxicated by the thrilling and surprising diving adventures. 1. Magnificent Underwater Scenery As one of the most popular diving spots around Phuket, Emperor Island is renowned for its crystal-clear waters and rich coral reefs. As you dive into the sea, you will be surrounded by breathtaking views. The colorful coral reefs, mysterious caves, and hidden marine creatures compose a magnificent underwater tapestry. The schools of tropical fish swimming past you will bring an unparalleled visual feast. 2. Diverse Diving Spot Selection Emperor Island is beloved by divers for its variety of diving spots. Whether you are a beginner or a professional diver with extensive experience, you can always find a spot that suits you. From shallow coral gardens to deep cliff wall diving, you can choose to challenge various diving scenes based on your own strength and preferences. Moreover, you have the opportunity to participate in professional diving courses on Emperor Island, learning techniques from experienced diving instructors to further enhance your diving skills. 3. Close Encounters with Marine Life Emperor Island has several diving spots dedicated to protecting marine life, where you will have the fortune of coming into close contact with the wonderful creatures of the sea. Here, you can witness awe-inspiring species such as whale sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles, and rays. Especially at the Ray Island diving spot, you can see large groups of rays dancing gracefully in the water, their elegant movements enchanting. Additionally, if you are a fan of magical underwater creatures, you can also observe the world's smallest seahorses, zebrafish, lionfish, and more at nearby diving spots. 4. Comprehensive Diving Facilities and Professional Services On Emperor Island, you will enjoy first-class diving facilities and professional services. The diving centers offer a full range of diving equipment rental services, and experienced diving instructors provide guidance. Before diving, you will receive a detailed safety briefing and a brief introduction to diving techniques.

Going to Phuket now is the peak season, the cost is actually quite high, and the hotel is the main expense. Many good hotels are already booked, especially family-friendly ones. However, apart from the hotel, if you don't consider shopping, it's not too bad, it depends on how you play. Since you choose to travel during the peak season, you need to have a good mindset, at least the scenery you encounter is far ahead. Although it's cheaper during the summer vacation, there are always big waves and heavy rain, and it rains for a few days after playing for a few days.... , Offshore islands, if time is not enough, it is recommended to go to Similan, don't go too many. If you have enough time, it doesn't matter, go wherever you want, but it's not recommended to go to an island a day, it's very tiring X travel a holiday, not military training! (Or a day trip for a day, and then go to another island to stay) 1 Similan: The sea is really beautiful, no filter is needed, it's full of dreams, the disadvantage is that you have to get up early. Similan can't accommodate people, although there are boat stays, but people with poor sleep will be uncomfortable, those who like deep diving and have certificates can consider boat stays. 2 Phi Phi Island: A day trip is also possible, you can also stay on the island, there are many hotel choices, if you choose to stay on the island, you can go to the viewpoint to watch the scenery and take pictures, you can also charter a long tail boat near the pier to Maya Bay, Little Phi Phi Island, Bamboo Island, etc. 3 Emperor Island: It's not as lively as Phi Phi Island, but it's very original and quiet. The sea of Emperor Island is blue jelly, the sea of Phi Phi Island is gradient, and the part of Little Phi Phi Island is green, like jade. For the Phuket itinerary, I suggest you arrange it like this: 1 Patong Beach: Bar Street, Jiangxi Cold, Show Field, etc. are not far away, one day is enough, you can also experience Thai massage in Patong. Go to Banzaan to buy seafood and fruits, be sure to bargain. Jiangxi Cold shopping and dining can be solved, a lot of things are cabbage price, if the consumption exceeds 2K, remember to fill in the tax refund form 2 Karon Kata: Karon coastline is long, Kata has small hills. If you have plenty of time, you can stay for two or three days, blow the sea breeze, soak in the sea by the beach, drink some wine and play with the sand, watch the sunset, and lie flat in the hotel. Karon Viewpoint is average, it is recommended to go to Laem Sai Cliff Cafe 3 Phuket Town: The old street has a strong Nanyang style, the houses along the street are all colorful, and there are some exquisite small shops, coffee shops, all with unique styles, stroll, eat and take pictures in Phuket Town, it's very chic. If you go on Sunday, just stroll around the weekend night market There are also many ways to play in other areas, arranging the itinerary by region saves taxi fares, everyone knows that taxis in Phuket are expensive. I use Grab for taxi, purely because I don't want to waste time, compared to Bolt and Indrive, it's only about 30% more expensive (the whole journey probably won't cost more than 600). You can also take a double bar car/smart bus, which is more economical, equivalent to a bus. Cong 'Zong' Hao 'Phuket Alliance' They are all friends who have recently traveled to Phuket. We have a long time in Phuket and will find partners here~ There are hundreds of people here discussing strategies, avoiding pits together, and there are restaurant sharing documents, hotel selection guides, everyone is very enthusiastic and can chat!

🌟Kiri Internet Celebrity Longtail Boat (Free Snacks, Drinks) 【Private Space】Charter a boat for an island tour, enjoy the quiet and good times, say goodbye to the crowds, and relax as yourself 【Flexible Check-in】Multiple routes to choose from, freely choose between a full-day or half-day tour 👉Routes: Emperor Island, Coral Island, Honeymoon Island (Half-day tour, Full-day tour) ☝️Full-day tour: 9:00-18:30 A line: Big Emperor Island + Banana Beach B line: Honeymoon Island + Banana Beach C line: Banana Beach + MUN Island + Fairy Peninsula + Cape Cliff D line: Egg Island + Honeymoon Island 🤘Package (Half-day tour) 9:00-13:00 E line: Lon Island + Coral Island 14:30-18:30 E line: Lon Island + Coral Island G line: Banana Beach + mun Island + Fairy Peninsula ❤️Includes: Professional staff, welcome 🍹drink, welcome 🧁snack, 🧃juice, drinking water, fresh 🥥coconut, seasonal fruits, 🛟life jacket, face mask, 🤿snorkeling equipment, beach towel, accidental insurance, etc

The long-awaited Phuket finally went Day1 Hong Kong→Phuket Landed in Phuket at half past ten in the morning, enjoyed the smooth customs clearance, handed in the passport and return ticket, fingerprinted and stamped, and didn't ask anything. Arrived at the hotel for check-in, walked to Karon Beach at more than five in the afternoon and saw the beautiful sunset. After watching the sunset, took a taxi to Patong for dinner. The starting price of the taxi is 200฿, it is recommended to use bolt for taxi, which is cheaper than grab. Day2 Emperor Island + Coral Island day trip, the driver picked up at the door at eight and a half in the morning and gathered at the pier to take a speedboat to the island. Day3 Slept until naturally woke up, got up and took a taxi to Phuket Town for a stroll, and took a taxi from Phuket Town to the Peninsula at four in the afternoon to watch the sunset. I wanted to rent a motorcycle, but I was afraid of being caught by the police. Fortunately, I didn’t rent it. If I rented it, I would definitely be caught that day. We saw the traffic police catching motorcycles at a roundabout on the way to Phuket Town by taxi. Day4 Slept until naturally woke up and checked out, took a taxi to Jiangxi Leng for shopping. Day5 Phuket→Hong Kong

Emperor Island is located to the south of Phuket, about 12 kilometers away, and it takes approximately 30-40 minutes by speedboat. Compared to other popular or less-known spots in Phuket, Emperor Island is a relatively new face. The island not only boasts beautiful and pristine natural tropical island scenery, but the coastal views of the coral reefs are also unforgettable. Due to its later development, there are fewer visitors, and compared to the bustling Phuket, the beach environment here is exceptionally serene. With only a few swimmers, surfing enthusiasts nearby, and the sound of the waves hitting the shore in your ears, it's truly a paradise!

Ban La Ya Hotel on Emperor Island Everyone says that the Lacha Hotel on Emperor Island is the best, but the Ban La Ya Hotel I stayed in this time is also very good, no one has recommended it, it's more niche, really recommend 🐚This hotel is on a cliff facing the sea on both sides, so you can see the sunrise, there is a huge cliff viewing platform, below is the endless sea, the view is very open, the sunrise is really super beautiful, you can sit on the swing to watch the sunrise Snorkeling is very convenient, here is the snorkeling center of the whole island, other hotels also have to come here to snorkel, basically walk a few steps on the private beach to see a large area of colorful fish and coral, the hotel provides free snorkeling masks and life jackets, if you want to deep dive, there will be a coach to lead, which is an extra charge. I have been to Similan for snorkeling, the fish here are closer than Similan, almost brushing your skin. But it's best not to go down for a swim before sunset, there will be a lot of small jellyfish stinging the skin, the hotel's beach is not as much sand as the public white sand beach in front of Lacha, but it is private, the sea water is very clean ⛵️In terms of transportation, the hotel has its own shuttle boat to pick up and drop off at Chalong Pier on Phuket Island and Emperor Island, and there will be a shuttle bus on the island, this boat is different from other hotels, other hotels are just pick up and drop off from Phuket Island to Emperor Island, this hotel will take you to Coral Island for a tour on the day of your return, so you can only arrive at Chalong Pier at four o'clock, friends who need to catch a flight may need to pay attention to this, it takes about an hour from Chalong Pier to the airport (under non-traffic jam conditions), the specific precautions I put in 🌄Speaking of watching the sunrise, the hotel will drive you to the beach in front of Lacha to watch the sunset at five o'clock, so the sunset you see is exactly the same as the Lacha Hotel!! (But the sunrise you see is not visible to other hotels, and the sunset on the big white beach of Emperor Island will be blocked by a big mountain, you can't see the sun, you can see the sunset glow, the hotel will send us back to the hotel at six o'clock, very considerate. In fact, the hotel itself has a taste of sunset The hotel is more primitive, with peacocks, large lizards, crabs, hermit crabs, etc., it is very suitable for bringing children to play, equivalent to a free zoo, there are also two super cute kittens to act coquettishly with you, after watching the sunrise on the way back to the room, I saw a kitten sleeping on the grass, really melted The hotel also has an infinity pool, super super out of the picture! Connected with the distant sea, very water and sky, you are in it In short, I think this hotel, except for the original environment without the internet celebrity style of Lacha, other experiences of Lacha can also be experienced here, and the playability is higher, the price is much cheaper than Lacha (Lacha was already three to four thousand a night when I saw it, here plus the shuttle boat is only one thousand five) So if you can't book Lacha Hotel, or if you want to experience more fun with children, you can book Ban La Ya!