Ko He - Phuket Coral Island

Off the Southern shore of Phuket lies the beautiful Ko He (also known as Koh Hae, or Coral Island) that for years has attracted thousands of tourists from all around the world. The Coral Island itself is about 2.5 km long and blessed with glittering white sand, crystal-clear water, and thick green jungle, thus, offer extraordinary scenery for anyone coming here.

Ko He - the wonderland in Thailand

On visiting Ko He for the first time, you would be totally speechless with the fairy-tale beauty – the perfect gift left by Mother Nature to the island. Outstandingly, with another name of Coral Island, Ko He has been long famous for the stunning coral reefs underwater, as well as various beautiful beaches that include Long Beach and Banana Beach, which promises to bring you the best experiences. Besides, a diverse system of ecology is available for you to explore and enjoy during your vacation.

Story of Ko He

Ko He island is officially belonged to the famous Phuket, thus possesses the mother island's long-standing history and stunning beauty.

Phuket is one of the Southern provinces in Thailand and consists of the country's largest island - Phuket plus other 32 smaller surrounding ones that include Ko He. The province itself covers an area of 576 km2 and was, in the past, the major trading route between India and China plus frequently mentioned in foreign ships' logs, due to its specific location among the Andaman Sea.

During its's history, the island was an important place in the war, thus underwent many changes. From the 16th to 18th centuries, it was explored by the European and referred to as "Junk Ceylon" on their map. Besides, during this time, the island was in decline due to pirates and unpredictable sea, along with being invaded by the Burmese in 1785.

Now, in spite of many changes and damages in the past, Phuket's islands, including Ko He remains so stunning that they attract a great number of tourists each year.

Things to do in Ko He

Coral Island features various famous tourists spot for you to come and visit, each of which has a particular beauty and activity that is worth-trying during your vacation.

• Enjoy the energetic activities on Long Beach: Long Beach is one of the most bustling and crowded places in Ko He, as it is where the majority of day-trip boats arrive. Therefore, the beach seems to be perfect for those who want to spend their vacation among many other people so as to makes new friends and sometimes to easily take part in activities of fun. Long Beach is about 800m long with plenty of deckchairs for rent and various tourism services (including hotels, restaurants, bars, etc.), so you could be offered a wide range of choices to get the best for your vacation. Here, you can take a swim, and have fun by taking part in beach volleyball with others.

You can take a swim at Long Beach ...

• Immerse in the peace of Banana Beach: Lying to the East of Long Beach and only half of its length, Banana Beach gives anyone visiting it an impression of a tranquil and peaceful beach that is suitable to enjoy a relaxing plus non-disturbance vacation. Though not as full of excellent tourism services as Long Beach, Banana Beach still provide anyone coming to Ko He with facilities and services that are convenient plus comfortable enough during their vacation. From the port in Long Beach, you can either hire a boat to get to Banana Beach or walk through the jungle trail between them, which can a great experience. Here, snorkeling to admire the stunning coral reefs is always available for you to explore the beauty of Ko He. Alternatively, just lie on the white sand and indulge in a peaceful atmosphere while getting away from modern life.

... or snorkel in Banana Beach

• Experience the Ko He's cuisine: Besides the must-see destinations, on coming to Ko He, you should never miss tasting the delicious foods of the island. Those include Tom Yam Soup, Fried Rice with Shrimp, Pad Thai, Chicken Curry, etc. Usually, it is easy to find a good restaurant that serves these foods on Ko He, as most of the restaurants could satisfy your taste. Therefore, you can freely choose where to eat.

You can also enjoy the local food

You can visit time to visit Coral Island all year round, as the weather and temperature here don't vary much among seasons. If you come in early March, it will be the best, as it is the warmest time of the year perfect for you to spend your time lying on the beach, swimming, or snorkeling without being disturbed by the burning sun.

How to get to Ko He

From your place, you can get to Ko He in several ways. Each of them can meet a particular demand, so think twice and choose the one that suits you.

In fact, many tours offer a visit to Coral Island so that you can choose to book one to enjoy your trip to the island. In addition, if you want to explore Ko He on your own, here are some ways for you to get to it. From Bangkok and other places, there are both trains and flights to Phuket. Traveling on air is more recommended as it will take you straight to Phuket quickly and comfortably. Usually, a flight will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes; you can buy the ticket with a price of 2705.5 Baht (86.67 USD) per person online or directly at the airport. After reaching Phuket, ferry, speedboat routes are available to get to Ko He in just a short time.

In general, a visit to the pretty island of Coral Island is absolutely worth it. Therefore, if you plan to visit Thailand or Phuket in the upcoming time, Ko He would be one of the must-see destinations.