About Ko Nang Yuan
Ko Nang Yuan is a small private island group northwest of Ko Tao in Ko Pha Ngan District, Surat Thani Province, Thailand. It consists of three islets connected by a distinctive white sandbar forming a double beach. Known for its clear turquoise water, coral reefs and hilltop viewpoint, it is a popular day-trip destination from Ko Tao for snorkeling, swimming and photography, accessible only by boat with a conservation entry fee.
Visitors guide
Visitors arrive by boat to a narrow white sandbar connecting three forested islets with beaches on both sides and clear shallow water. The island offers swimming and snorkeling over coral reefs close to shore, sunbathing on the sandbar, and a short steep hike via stairs to a hilltop viewpoint overlooking the sandbar and surrounding sea. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, toilets and dive centre. The island is managed as a private conservation area and is visited on day trips only.
Key highlights
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Distinctive sandbar connecting three islets forming a double beach
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Hilltop viewpoint with panoramic views of the sandbar and Gulf of Thailand
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Clear turquoise water and fringing coral reefs for snorkeling
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White sandy beaches on both sides of the sandbar
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Day-trip island accessible only by boat from Ko Tao
History of Ko Nang Yuan
Privately owned island group developed as a resort and conservation area; its sandbar and viewpoint have become an iconic natural landmark of the Gulf of Thailand.
Route
| By air | Fly to Koh Samui Airport or Surat Thani Airport, then ferry to Ko Tao and connecting boat to Ko Nang Yuan |
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| By road |