Krabi (VIII) - Phi Phi Island Evacuation Route

For your information, Indian Ocean Tsunami hit Phi Phi badly before, right? Somewhere dated December 2004. No matter how, the local villagers have been trained to react to future disasters. A lot of blue signs of "Evacuation Route" in case of another tsunami, which leads to the highest of the island, called Phi Phi View Point. Despite the catastrophe, the island has maintained its true beauty, still..

Accidental finding this Evacuation Route and planning towards it... It is short but intense climb to the Viewpoint is a "must do" on Phi Phi. This is an excellent introduction that will give you a nice overview of this mysterious island, which only the eastern part in inhabited. This is the reason supported me, insist overnight at Phi Phi Island.

In fact, it is quite easy leading you to this Evacuation Route if you follow the signs... "Tsunami Evacuation Route signs can be seen everywhere in the Phi Phi Island" No matter how, we are get lost, no matter "how easy" it is ;P An interested and colourful wall passed-by when we are misdirected..

We start with an "early" afternoon walk up to the viewpoint, purely because we have a really long lie in. The walk start off just nice, but yet again we are greeted by HUNDRED of stairs and heat.

The first part of the climb is also the most intense. At first, steep stairways climb the mountain, immediately followed by a pave trail, easier and more enjoyable. After sometimes walk through the jungle, we discover a lush tropical garden with exotic flowers. You've arrived!

There is a small "bar" at the View Point 1, facing to the open landscape, which sells soft drink and some snacks. The hut is surrounded by a beautiful garden and the view of Phi Phi Island is breathtaking. You may take a short break there and continue heading to another View Point 2 (the better point to take those amazing photos).

Well, the views over the island are spectacular. From one of the viewpoints, you can see the two bays of the island. It is so peaceful watching the comings and goings of the many different boats into one of the bays, while in the other bay people are slowly sun baking.

Caution : You may directed by few more signs to View Point 3 or 4. Please bear in mind, it is nothing special after View Point 2! It's just another angle or point of view for you to "feel" the Phi Phi Island. Don't waste time! View Point 2 is the best!! =D

@oLive

18022011