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A Guide to Koh Tao
Mae Haad Bay: All boats arrive here. Naturally highly developed, but still managed
to keep some of its old fishing village charm. Money exchange, post office, government office &
health center are in Mae Haad. Most dive centers have an office here, lots of travel agents, email
services, supermarkets, bike rentals, good restaurants and party venues. A few up-market
resorts
are located on the southern end.
Sairee Beach: Sairee's white sandy beach stretches about 1.7km over most of the west
coast, interrupted only by a few huge boulders. Mae Haad is only a 10 min walk away. Being the
most popular area on Tao, Sairee offers a huge range of aaccommodation,
dive centers, restaurants, shops, beach bars, travel & email services, nurseries, etc. 
Chalok Baan Kao: Third largest beach, located on the southern coast
facing Phangan and Samui.
This bay is smaller than Sairee, but offers a similar range
of accommodation, eateries
and nightlife. It is beautifully framed by Taa Toh lagoon to the east and Saan Jao beach to the west. 
Sai Daeng Beach: With only two resorts
nestled into an idyllic landscape & a sandy beach, it's not only famous for its beauty similar to
Ao Leuk, but also for being closest to one of Tao's prime dive & snorkel
sites: Shark Island.
Ao Leuk Bay: On the way to Tanote bay, you can experience real
solitude and serenity. You can swim or just sit in crystal clear water surrounded
by fish. Three small, simple resorts in a breathtaking surrounding. No luxury.
Nang Yuan Island: This unique island, with its triple-connecting
beach, is just a short boat ride of Koh Tao and has only one dive
resort catering
for all budgets. A perfect place for a day of snorkeling or to chill out after
the day tourists have left. Nangyuan has one of the most beautiful beaches
where you can sit and enjoy quiet sunsets on the beach, no cars or hustle or
bustle. 
| POPULAR HOTELS IN KOHTAO | |||
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from THB 1500 Koh Tao, Mango Bay Koh Tao 84280 |
from THB 1800 Koh Tao, Mae Haad Suratthani 84280 |
from THB 2400 Koh Tao, Chalok Baan Kao Koh Tao, Suratthani 84280 |
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from THB 2100 Koh Tao, Jansom Bay A.Koh Phangan, Suratthani 84280 |
from THB 1500 Nang Yuan Island Suratthani 84280 |
from THB 1300 Koh Tao, Ao Tien Oh Suratthani 84280 |
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Train/Bus/Boat Combinations:
Ferry Schedules
Apart from the underwater world there are only a few attractions on the island.
You can visit the small, but interesting, Fishery Museum, the Fishery
Conservation Unit, Koh Nang Yuan or pay a visit to Sairee View which
dispalays a gigantic whale sceleton and while there proceed to the diamond
caves nearby. And don't forget to go uphill and enjoy stunning panoramic view.
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