We kicked off the day by climbing hundred of uneven steps and walking a twisting path to reach the Koh Phi Phi viewpoints. Finding our way to the Koh Phi Phi viewpoint was really easy as street signs were visible throughout the main area of the island. After all the viewpoint was also part of the evacuation route in case of a tsunami.
The weather was already scorching hot. Even at 10 am. We suffered more from the heat than the actual 30 minutes hike up to the top of what remains today an icon of Thailand. Check those old screensavers, I am sure you have seen it before.
We paid the ฿30 charge to enter the Koh Phi Phi viewpoint where we found a lovely park and a small bar to chill out. No alcohol was allowed as the land belongs to a Muslim family. The panoramic view was worth the physical effort and the small fee. We admired the island from up above, took gorgeous pictures of the two masses connecting in the middle by a narrow where you will find the pier and most island’s restaurants and hotels.
It made us realised how beautiful the place must have been before being turned into a tourist attraction. Don’t get us wrong, the scene was superb. But it must have been amazing before that heavy infrastructure development.
After taking the scenery and catching our breath we walked down to clear our body from the sweat mixed with sunscreen and DEET mosquito repellent.
We head back to the beach, with its sugary white sand and turquoise water to enjoy snorkelling along the shore.