Hat Yao (East)

Ko Pha-Ngan


This lovely white-sand beach can only be reached on foot or by boat, lending it a gorgeous sense of seclusion. Most visitors arrive by boat, as the walk is a good four- to five-hour hike along the 7km mountain path from Hat Rin, which shouldn't be attempted if it's getting dark.


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1. Hat Wai Nam

1.14 MILES

A small white-sand beach slung out between Hat Thian and Hat Yao (East) on the more remote east coast. Tiny Hat Wai Nam can be reached on foot from Hat…

2. Hat Thian

1.34 MILES

Hat Thian is a pretty, relatively empty, back-to-nature beach in the southeast of the island, accessible either by boat or on foot trekking from Hat Rin…

3. Hat Yuan

1.61 MILES

With several bungalow operations, Hat Yuan, near the southeastern tip of the island, is a remote and pretty choice. The trek from Hat Rin takes around two…

4. Hat Thong Reng

2.23 MILES

The smaller, very secluded sibling of Hat Than Sadet, is located by walking over a rickety wooden bridge and beneath the stilts of several shacks (not…

5. Nam Tok Than Sadet

2.27 MILES

Upon arrival, these falls will seem a tad disappointing with all the visible plastic piping. To appreciate them better, clamber down the rocks to the…

6. Deang Waterfall

2.37 MILES

Than Sadet has a string of waterfalls down to the beach at Ao Thong Reng, and this is the best. Deang features a sequence of falls, a pool for swimming in…

7. Hat Than Sadet

2.38 MILES

This lovely beach of leaning coconut trees has the royal seal of approval, literally. Behind the collection of shacks that line the sands and azure waters…

8. Hat Rin

2.63 MILES

Also known as Sunrise Beach, aka Full Moon Party Beach, this is actually one of Ko Pha-Ngan's cleanest and most pleasant beaches, because much of the…

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