#3 Nang Yuan Island

The viewpoint on Koh Nang Yuan offers one of the most famous and photographed panoramas in Thailand.

Featured on postcards all over the world, it’s well worth taking the time to pay a visit and to try snorkeling and hike up to the viewpoint.

Koh Nang Yuan is a small island connected by a sandbar situated around 800metres off the north west coast of Koh Tao. It is said to be the only place in the world that has this unusual feature.

Although classified as an island, Koh Nang Yuan consists of 3 small islands. This topography provides a unique beach during low tide and becomes completely submerged at high tide.

The viewpoint is located on the peak of the highest of the three islands.
It is an easy hike to the top, but you may need to stop and catch your breath, due to the number of steps and the humidity in Thailand. You will certainly be sweating by the time you reach the top. The trek to the top itself takes around 20 minutes. There is nowhere to buy water, except the restaurant in the resort, so make sure you are carrying enough water with you.Read more