The Chinese Temple is located on the road between Thong Sala and Chaloklum. It was built after a woman had a dream in which the (Chinese) Buddha spoke to her. The Temple offers an impressive view over Chaloklum Bay and is newly renovated with beautiful traditional buildings and decor. (open 8.00 am. —5.00 p.m.)
The Chinese Temple:This Chinese style temple is found on the North-West of Koh Phangan island and it has a short but interesting history. A women named Khun Malawan visited the island in the the early nineties and in her dream she experienced a revelation. The dream was the influence for a fund that in 1992 resulted in the temple.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS :
Phaeng Waterfall:One of the largest waterfall on Phangan is Phaeng and you can get there by walking on the steep mountain path. The waterfall is of course more visually attractive after rainy weather.
Wat Phu Khao Noi:Wat Phu Khao Noi is the oldest temple on Koh Phangan. The name means "The temple of the small mountain" and this is a pretty good description about how/where the temple is located. You will find this small mountain on the South-West of Koh Phangan, not so far from Thongsala (the main town of the island). If you want to meet a monk, we would recommend you to visit the temple in the early hours of the day.
Laem Son Sea:This beautiful sea is found in the North-West of Koh Phangan. The water is cool enough to attract many tourists. A few wooden swings and ropes is hanging from trees. Be careful when swinging and playing though. If you get injured, it might take a long time before you get any professional help.
Thaan Sadet Waterfall:
This waterfall is found on the East side of Koh Phangan, but it can be a little hard to reach it because of the terrain. Several kings has visited the waterfall and engraved their signatures in the cliff. The cool water of Thaan Sadets is very suitable for a swim during the hot months in Thailand. Please notice that the dirt road that leads here are rather rough so it can be wise to hire a experienced driver rather than to go by yourself on a motorbike.
Khao Ra:The tallest mountain on the island reaches 630 meters above the sea level. Several small paths makes it possible to reach the top by walking. We recommend you to take the chance to visit the Phaeng Waterfall at your way up. Parts of the path is rather rough due to the terrain
Had Khom:Had Khom is a pretty little beach on the west side of Chaloklum Bay, known for it?s laid back vibes and is popular with long-termers looking to get away from the hoardes. The dirt road from Chaloklum is badly rutted in places and is hard to tackle on a moped unless you are an experienced rider, better on a dirtbike or a 4WD vehicle, or you can take a boat taxi from Chaloklum.
Had ThongLang:Had Thong Lang or "Golden Deserted Beach" is exactly that. At present there is still no permanent settlers there, although recently a couple of huts have gone up, but are rarely inhabited. If you?re lucky enough to meet the irregular residents, they are very friendly and welcome visitors. It has a shallow coral bay with a coral reef that creates a beautiful lagoon in high tidal seasons, over the reef there is good snorkelling, but be careful not to damage the corals if you are going to cross the reef at low tide. It?s a great beach for a day visit if you?re looking for a bit of true desert island isolation.
Chaloklum:The beach on Ao Chaloklum is about two and a half kilometres long, with the main village of Chaloklum right in the centre. As the place is still primarily a fishing village, the fishing trade dominates the mid-section of the beach where the village is located. This is where the local fishermen keep their longtail boats, and the image of all the wonderfully colourful handcrafted boats with their 100 BHP truck engines on the back is a great view to take in while eating in the local restaurants there.
Had Khuad:Had Khuad is better known as Bottle Beach, one of the island most well-known beaches and a Mecca for long-termers and old skool Phangan aficionados. The beach?s inaccessibility has meant that you tend to get visitors staying on for more than a week or so as it is usually only reached by taxi boat from Chaloklum, and if the weather comes in, you can get stranded here for a day or two as the boats can only navigate the seas here when they are calm.
Ao Chao Phao:Ao Chao Phao is one of the reasons the west became so popular in the early days due to its beautiful sunset views and softly curved bay that is the image of paradise. Here the coast forms into idyllic coves that are flanked by huge rounded volcanic rocky points. The sand is golden white and fine and the sea shelf is steeper before the reef, thus it is possible to swim all year, whatever the tidal conditions. The reef is about 100 metres from the beach and once crossed the rich coral and vibrant sea life are an attraction for many divers and snorkellers. The pace of development has been slow and tasteful on Ao Chao Phao, and it retains the peaceful beauty and laid back vibe that drew the first island explorers here, then made them return year after year. more info.»
source :: http://www.welcome-kohsamui.com/kohphangan.html
วันพุธที่ 3 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2553
Ko Pha Ngan (or Koh Phangan)
is an island in the Gulf of Thailand in South East Thailand. It is famous for its full moon party at Haad Rin Beach and as a backpackers destination. Ko Pha Ngan has two sister islands: the larger Ko Samui to the south and the smaller Ko Tao to the north.
• Area: about 168 km
• Estimated perimeter: 50 km EST. (10hrs average walking time)
• Province: Surat Thani
• From mainland: about 55 km
• From Ko Samui: about 15 km
• From Ko Tao: about 35 km
• Population: 11,846 (2004)
• Main town: Thong Sala
HISTORY :
There is not much evidence about early life on Koh Phangan, but a Bronze drum belonging to the Dongson culture and dating back to 500 BC was found on Koh Samui in 1977. This proved that there were settlements of people on Ko Samui, Koh Phangan and their surrounding islets over 2,000 years ago.
There are conflicting views on the first settlers on Koh Phangan, although the majority of historians believe that the first people who migrated to the island were Muslim sea gypsies (Pigmy, Semung and Proto-Malay) who travelled by boat from the Malay Peninsula. Today, however, there are very few Muslims who live on the island.
The name Phangan comes from the word 'Ngan', meaning 'sand bar'. Until as late as 1940, there were no roads or vehicles on the island and its inhabitants lived simple lives with virtually no contact with the outside world. People got around either by foot or by boat, following the coastline. Tourism was unheard of because there was simply no convenient means of getting to the island.
GETIN
KOH PHANGAN :
By boat:
The next nearest airport is Surat Thani (URT) on the mainland.
Lomprayah fast catamaran ferry from Ko Samui / Chumphon
From Ko Samui: There are at least 3 ferries a day from Ko Samui's "Big Buddha" pier directly to Haad Rin. Ferries also leave from Nathon and Maenam piers to Thong Sala several times a day.
By plane:
The closest airport is Ko Samui (USM) which has frequent flights from Bangkok and Phuket, daily flights from U-Tapao and Singapore, and several direct flights each week from Chiang Mai and Kuala Lumpur. Transportation to the ferry dock is easy to find at the airport. Ferries depart several times a day with the last one around dusk.
By bus and boat:
The best way in by bus is by Governmnent Bus to the Na Dan ferry piers: these are the most direct, quickest, reliable, safest, and hassle-free services. Tickets for these services can be bought at Government Bus Terminals.
Buses also arrive in Surat Thani, capital of Surat Thani Province, from where passengers are inexorably swept up in the machine that will, several buses and at least one ferry later, spit you out on the rusty pier of Thong Sala.
Buses originating from Khao San Road (or others with travel agent sold tickets) are notorious for thefts from passenger luggage and should be avoided at all costs. Under no circumstances should passengers on Khao San Road buses leave valuables in bags that will go in the luggage stowage areas, even if the bags can be locked; consider it inevitable that every bag will be opened while the bus is in motion.
By train,boat and bus:
Overnight train from Bangkok is an interesting option. Trains arrive in Surat Thani or Chumphon, and from there you can transfer by bus and then boat. Combined train-bus-boat tickets can be bought direct from the official Advance Booking Counter at Hualamphong station in Bangkok, although sometimes train get late, and your boat is already gone and you have to pay extra for the next boat. Thus joint ticket is not the best choice.
The Chinese Temple is located on the road between Thong Sala and Chaloklum. It was built after a woman had a dream in which the (Chinese) Buddha spoke to her. The Temple offers an impressive view over Chaloklum Bay and is newly renovated with beautiful traditional buildings and decor. (open 8.00 am. —5.00 p.m.)
The Chinese Temple:This Chinese style temple is found on the North-West of Koh Phangan island and it has a short but interesting history. A women named Khun Malawan visited the island in the the early nineties and in her dream she experienced a revelation. The dream was the influence for a fund that in 1992 resulted in the temple.
source :: http://www.welcome-kohsamui.com/kohphangan.html
• Area: about 168 km
• Estimated perimeter: 50 km EST. (10hrs average walking time)
• Province: Surat Thani
• From mainland: about 55 km
• From Ko Samui: about 15 km
• From Ko Tao: about 35 km
• Population: 11,846 (2004)
• Main town: Thong Sala
HISTORY :
There is not much evidence about early life on Koh Phangan, but a Bronze drum belonging to the Dongson culture and dating back to 500 BC was found on Koh Samui in 1977. This proved that there were settlements of people on Ko Samui, Koh Phangan and their surrounding islets over 2,000 years ago.
There are conflicting views on the first settlers on Koh Phangan, although the majority of historians believe that the first people who migrated to the island were Muslim sea gypsies (Pigmy, Semung and Proto-Malay) who travelled by boat from the Malay Peninsula. Today, however, there are very few Muslims who live on the island.
The name Phangan comes from the word 'Ngan', meaning 'sand bar'. Until as late as 1940, there were no roads or vehicles on the island and its inhabitants lived simple lives with virtually no contact with the outside world. People got around either by foot or by boat, following the coastline. Tourism was unheard of because there was simply no convenient means of getting to the island.
GETIN
KOH PHANGAN :
By boat:
The next nearest airport is Surat Thani (URT) on the mainland.
Lomprayah fast catamaran ferry from Ko Samui / Chumphon
From Ko Samui: There are at least 3 ferries a day from Ko Samui's "Big Buddha" pier directly to Haad Rin. Ferries also leave from Nathon and Maenam piers to Thong Sala several times a day.
By plane:
The closest airport is Ko Samui (USM) which has frequent flights from Bangkok and Phuket, daily flights from U-Tapao and Singapore, and several direct flights each week from Chiang Mai and Kuala Lumpur. Transportation to the ferry dock is easy to find at the airport. Ferries depart several times a day with the last one around dusk.
By bus and boat:
The best way in by bus is by Governmnent Bus to the Na Dan ferry piers: these are the most direct, quickest, reliable, safest, and hassle-free services. Tickets for these services can be bought at Government Bus Terminals.
Buses also arrive in Surat Thani, capital of Surat Thani Province, from where passengers are inexorably swept up in the machine that will, several buses and at least one ferry later, spit you out on the rusty pier of Thong Sala.
Buses originating from Khao San Road (or others with travel agent sold tickets) are notorious for thefts from passenger luggage and should be avoided at all costs. Under no circumstances should passengers on Khao San Road buses leave valuables in bags that will go in the luggage stowage areas, even if the bags can be locked; consider it inevitable that every bag will be opened while the bus is in motion.
By train,boat and bus:
Overnight train from Bangkok is an interesting option. Trains arrive in Surat Thani or Chumphon, and from there you can transfer by bus and then boat. Combined train-bus-boat tickets can be bought direct from the official Advance Booking Counter at Hualamphong station in Bangkok, although sometimes train get late, and your boat is already gone and you have to pay extra for the next boat. Thus joint ticket is not the best choice.
The Chinese Temple is located on the road between Thong Sala and Chaloklum. It was built after a woman had a dream in which the (Chinese) Buddha spoke to her. The Temple offers an impressive view over Chaloklum Bay and is newly renovated with beautiful traditional buildings and decor. (open 8.00 am. —5.00 p.m.)
The Chinese Temple:This Chinese style temple is found on the North-West of Koh Phangan island and it has a short but interesting history. A women named Khun Malawan visited the island in the the early nineties and in her dream she experienced a revelation. The dream was the influence for a fund that in 1992 resulted in the temple.
source :: http://www.welcome-kohsamui.com/kohphangan.html
THAI
The earliest mention of the Thai, as a nation in south China call NAN-JOA, comes from Chinese records dating back to the sixth century BCE. These early Thai emanated out of the Yunnan region and dispersed into the general area of what is today Thailand. These Thai peoples arrived in various waves and displaced the earlier native Mon and Khmer populations as they settled the region with a large group settling in Thailand during the Sung period of China roughly around 960 CE. The related Lao people split off from the early Tai-Kadai peoples and moved into Southeast Asia, mainly Laos, while another kindred people, the Shan, made their way into Myanmar.
The founding of the Sukhothai kingdom culminated in the emergence of the first Thai nation-state founded in 1238. Various conflicts in the Chinese-dominated region of Nanchao facilitated increased migration of the Thai, especially mercenaries fleeing from the Mongol conquest of China, and helped establish the Thai as a regional power. Successful wars with the Mon helped to establish the kingdom of Lan Na as the Thai increased their hold in Southeast Asia. The early Thai brought their Buddhist and Chinese traditions, but also assimilated much of the native Khmer and Mon culture of Southeast Asia. (See Thai Chinese for more details)
A new city-state known as Ayutthaya, named after the Indian city of Ayodhya, was founded by Ramathibodi (a descendant of Chiang Mai) and emerged as the center of the growing Thai Empire starting in 1350. Inspired by the then Hindu-based Khmer Empire (Cambodia), the Ayutthaya Empire's continued conquests led to more Thai settlements as the Khmer Empire weakened after their defeat at Angkor in 1444. During this period, the Thai developed a feudal system as various vassal states paid homage to the Thai kings. Even as Thai power expanded at the expense of the Mon and Khmer, the Thai Ayutthaya faced setbacks at the hands of the Malay at Malacca and were checked by the Toungoo of Burma.
Though sporadic wars continued with the Burmese and other neighbors, Chinese wars with Burma and European intervention elsewhere in Southeast Asia allowed the Thai to develop an independent course by trading with the Europeans as well as playing the major powers against each other in order to remain independent. The Chakkri dynasty under Rama I held the Burmese at bay, while Rama II and Rama III helped to shape much of Thai society, but also led to Thai setbacks as the Europeans moved into areas surrounding modern Thailand and curtailed any claims the Thai had over Cambodia, in dispute with Burma and Vietnam. The Thai learned from European traders and diplomats, while maintaining an independent course. Chinese, Malay, and British influences helped to further shape the Thai people who often assimilated foreign ideas, but managed to preserve much of their culture and resisted the European colonization that engulfed their neighbors.Thailand is also the only country that was not colonized in Southeastern Asia area in the early history
source :: http://www.tourismthailand.org/about-thailand/about-thailand-61-1.html
The founding of the Sukhothai kingdom culminated in the emergence of the first Thai nation-state founded in 1238. Various conflicts in the Chinese-dominated region of Nanchao facilitated increased migration of the Thai, especially mercenaries fleeing from the Mongol conquest of China, and helped establish the Thai as a regional power. Successful wars with the Mon helped to establish the kingdom of Lan Na as the Thai increased their hold in Southeast Asia. The early Thai brought their Buddhist and Chinese traditions, but also assimilated much of the native Khmer and Mon culture of Southeast Asia. (See Thai Chinese for more details)
A new city-state known as Ayutthaya, named after the Indian city of Ayodhya, was founded by Ramathibodi (a descendant of Chiang Mai) and emerged as the center of the growing Thai Empire starting in 1350. Inspired by the then Hindu-based Khmer Empire (Cambodia), the Ayutthaya Empire's continued conquests led to more Thai settlements as the Khmer Empire weakened after their defeat at Angkor in 1444. During this period, the Thai developed a feudal system as various vassal states paid homage to the Thai kings. Even as Thai power expanded at the expense of the Mon and Khmer, the Thai Ayutthaya faced setbacks at the hands of the Malay at Malacca and were checked by the Toungoo of Burma.
Though sporadic wars continued with the Burmese and other neighbors, Chinese wars with Burma and European intervention elsewhere in Southeast Asia allowed the Thai to develop an independent course by trading with the Europeans as well as playing the major powers against each other in order to remain independent. The Chakkri dynasty under Rama I held the Burmese at bay, while Rama II and Rama III helped to shape much of Thai society, but also led to Thai setbacks as the Europeans moved into areas surrounding modern Thailand and curtailed any claims the Thai had over Cambodia, in dispute with Burma and Vietnam. The Thai learned from European traders and diplomats, while maintaining an independent course. Chinese, Malay, and British influences helped to further shape the Thai people who often assimilated foreign ideas, but managed to preserve much of their culture and resisted the European colonization that engulfed their neighbors.Thailand is also the only country that was not colonized in Southeastern Asia area in the early history
source :: http://www.tourismthailand.org/about-thailand/about-thailand-61-1.html
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