{"id":137723,"date":"2021-11-23T18:42:17","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T13:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=137723"},"modified":"2023-05-09T15:53:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T10:23:43","slug":"similan-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/similan-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"Head To Similan Islands In Thailand Where Bluest Waters & Soothing Nature Awaits You"},"content":{"rendered":"

Similan Islands<\/strong>, the group of magnificent little islands amidst the greenish blue waters are located just 84 km northwest of Phuket and its bustling crowds. Koh Similan also happens to be one of the best-known island groups found in the Andaman Sea. Wait till you explore the wonders beneath the sea, explore the clear blue waters and hold your breath, literally! Another interesting fact about the island is that it is counted among the \u201c10 most interesting dive areas in the world\u201d. Famous for the yachts and the tour boats this little archipelago has risen to popularity among backpackers.<\/em><\/p>\n

“Similan,” the word is derived from the Malay Sembilan that translates into “nine”. Each of all the Similan Islands flaunts a number alongside their cherished names. And these names and numbers are, running from north to south: Koh Ba Ngu (No. 9), Similan (No. 8), Payu (No. 7), Miang (No. 4, No. 5 and, in some opinion, No. 6), Payan (No. 3), Payang (No. 2), and Hu Yong (No. 1). The Hin Pousar another name for which is the “Elephant Head Rock” is often considered No. 6 by some.<\/p>\n

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