James Bond Island



                                                  


When talking about James Bond Island, you might be wondering why its name so and does this island related to the -James Bond Movie. Yes, you are CERTAINLY correct. In Phang Nga Bay (northeast of Phuket), there is an island named Ko Khao Phing Kan and about 40 meters (130 ft) from the shores of Ko Khao Phing Kan lies a 20-meter (66 ft) tall islet called Ko Ta Pu. Khao Phing Kan means hills leaning against each other in English, reflecting the connected nature of the islands. Khao Ta Pu can be literally translated as "crabs eye" island, and Ko Tapu can be translated as "nail" or "spike" island, reflecting its shape. After appearing in the 1974 James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun, Khao Phing Kan and sometimes Ko Ta Pu became widely referred to as James Bond Island, especially in tourist guides, and their original names are rarely used by locals. James Bond Island Is 1 Of the 41 islands in Phang Nga Bay National Park that was established in 1981. You will be Surprise by its wonderful stunning Geography Scenery. The National Park here offers a Karst topography in Phang Nga bay. Cave, Sea Notch, Sea Arch, Stalactites, Stalagmites is Geography term and Geography Place For Geology Fans. For those naturals lovers, This Island is a suitable place for you. Try sea-kayaking here, and you will have the chance to experience hidden realms rich in unspoiled flora and fauna, are collapsed cave systems open to the sky, and surrounded by towering limestone walls. The FAMOUS activities in James Bond Island are sea canoeing and taking a picturesque of stunningly beautiful rocky cliffs.

                        

                                                                     


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