Ao Hin Kong Beach
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Koh Phangan Beaches Guide
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 Forget about the beach, when you are in Ao Hin Kong. Expect to see a long narrow stretch of undeveloped sand coastline with mangrove trees and an army of fishing boats on the sea skyline. The continuation of Ao Wok Tum, Ao Hin Kong has the same characteristics and nuance that attracts a handful repeat visitors, mostly from Europe.
Depending on the weather and time of the year Ao Hin Kong has some fascinating changes. During the low tide the whole bay is a sad sight with sand dunes and muddy waters where the locals wander in search of crustaceans and other sea creatures. This bay is good for kayaking, and from November to March when strong winds come this bay becomes a popular spot for kite-boarders and wind surfers.
Hinkong also is home to Ananda Wellness Resort with detox and purification programmes, yoga and massage classes, herbal sauna and vegan restaurant. Ao Hin Kong Beach is a sleepy west coast location dotted with budget hotels, bungalows, top-end villas for rent and Buddhist temples. Most Hin Kong accommodations offer landscaped beachfront gardens paired with dramatic sunsets. |
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 How to Get to Ao Hin Kong
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 2.5 km long, Ao Hin Kong Beach is situated between Ao Sri Thanu and Ao Wok Tum beaches 10 min drive from Thong Sala port. If coming from the south (Thongsala), this open space are easily recognizable by the long, straight road
where you can test the maximum speed of your motorbike.
Taxi fare should be 150 baht/per one way. Around the bay area you also can rent a motorbike or car.
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Ao Hin Kong Beach Facilities |
 A major facilities including sunbeds, swimming pools, beach umbrellas, showers and toilets are located in a some beach hotels and resorts.
Several beachside restaurants and bars provide sun-chairs for their guests. There are ATMs,
petrol
station and hospital
in Baan Wok Tum village as well as the same ones in Ban Srithanu..
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Ao Hin Kong Beach Restaurants & Food |
 Ao Hin Kong has a handful of small local restaurants an bars located along the beach-road including Vegetarian choices and healthy food in Ananda Wellness Resort.
The beachfront restaurants are popular with visitors largely because of their superb location. Such restaurants include Happiness restaurant, Angel's Bay for fresh seafood, fish and wood fired pizzas lovers, or JJ restaurant which serves fresh smoothies and delicious Thai food. Also worth a visit The Jam Pub with life music.
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 There is not much to do there. Rare to see people swimming in Ao Hin Kong. The coral reef lies about 300 metres off the beach
so forget about
snorkeling. Renting a longtail boat for fishing is a very nice way to spend the afternoon. If you enjoy long walks, set off towards the north end of the beach to explore the mangroves.
For enthusiasts of a healthy lifestyle head to Ananda Wellness Resort whith their seaside holistic spa resort and rejuvenating programs for Body, Mind and Spirit, Ananda offers yoga and Thai massage classes, Herbal Steam Sauna and delicious health food restaurant and juice bar.
Relax and think about good things. Spend your day basking in the sun and frolicking in the sand with friends and family; Even though there is very little by way of development here, there’s always the beautiful sunset to view from the beach.
If you are interested in Buddhism there are some Wats (temples) in Ao Hin Kong area.
Sites of religious significance include Wat Phu Khao Noi, Wat Ampawa and Wat Samai Kongka, all of them worth to visit.
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Hotels Right on The Beach |
- Lipstick Cabana
- Hinkong Resort
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 Ao Wok Tum is the perfect place where you can take a break
and enjoying the chilled tropical vibe with the nature. This part of the island primarily occupied by the houses of local residents and long-term travelers, so here it is problematic to find a place to stay meets all your needs, but in Wok Tum beach there are a handful of cheap hotels and bungalows, mainly as a below-average providing sufficient peace and quiet.
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