Hong Island (Koh Hong)
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4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Hong Island (Koh Hong)
Welcome to Hong Island, perhaps the most iconic of all the islands in Phang Nga Bay. The name 'Hong' literally translates to 'room' in Thai, and as you will soon discover, the island is aptly named. …
Listen in the app2The Kayak Experience and Lagoon Ecology
Navigating the lagoon of Koh Hong by kayak allows for an intimate encounter with its specialized ecology. Because the lagoon is protected from heavy wave action, the mangroves here grow in a different pattern than those on the…
Listen in the app3Loy Krathong and the Starlight Ritual
As darkness falls over Koh Hong, our activity takes on a deeply cultural and spiritual dimension with the 'Loy Krathong' ceremony. Loy Krathong is a traditional Thai festival, usually held on the full moon of the twelfth lunar…
Listen in the app4Hong Island (Koh Hong)
As we depart from Hong Island and begin our journey back toward Phuket, the experience of the day begins to coalesce into a deeper understanding of this remarkable region. We have traversed the open bay, navigated the dark…
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What is Hong Island (Koh Hong)?
Hong Island (Koh Hong) is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Nature |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 8.2160, 98.4990 |
| Last updated |
