Khao Tapu is in the area of Ao Phang Nga National Park. It is called “Tapu Island” after the island’s appearance, which is a limestone mountain whose base has been eroded to resemble a nail. But foreigners are known as james bond island in thailand because it was the filming location for the James Bond 007 movie The Man with the Golden Gun in 1974. The image of Khao Tapu is therefore a memorable image of tourists from all over the world.
Khao Tapu or James Bond Island
Khao Tapu is a small rock. Located on the northern side in a cove of Khao Phing Kan Island. Southwestern part of Ao Phang Nga National Park, in the area of Kalai Subdistrict, Takua Thung District, Phang Nga Province, away from the park office. Along the canal of Koh Panyee, a distance of approximately 15 kilometers, Koh Tapu looks like a single island. The upper part bulges out and narrows at the base like the eyes of a crab. Seeing Tapu Island must be viewed from a distance from a boat. or from the shoals of Khao Phing Kan Island Unable to go up on the island
Traveling to Khao Tapu or James Bond Island
Can be purchased as a tour package from the accommodation. Or charter a long-tail boat from the pier within the Ao Phang Nga National Park area, approximately 1200 – 2500 baht per boat, with the price depending on the number of people. It takes about 3-4 hours, starting with a boat trip to see the scenery of Phang Nga Bay, passing various mountains such as Khao Ma Chu, Hong Island, Tham Lod, Panyee Island, Khao Phing Kan, Khao Tapu, etc.
Visiting Khao Tapu can be done in many ways, depending on the convenience of each person.
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