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Samui was originally
put on the travel map by backpackers seeking a
back-to-nature beach escape. Today, as Samui has
become more developed and more up-market, the
neighboring island of Ko Pha-ngan has taken over
as the favorite spot for the younger travelers.
Situated some 20 km
to the north, Ko Pha Ngan is about two-third the
size of Samui, and lacks the bigger island's
broad sweep of beaches, otherwise it is a
similar mix of sandy coves and a rugged forested
interior. Largely due to the general lack of
good roads, the island is not so developed for
tourism and hence its attraction. Especially
popular is Hat Rin beach, a headland with beaches on
both sides that get backed out during the full
moon parties that have become a latter-day
tradition.
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