Koh Panyi (Floating Muslim Village)
Koh Panyi (Floating Muslim Village)
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Phillip8789
Terrigal, Australia794 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Arrived here on a long boat trip to James Bond Island, primarily for lunch.
Certainly a unique destination, a village built on the Bay and after lunch several of us went for a walk along the “paths” leading through a small section of the village.
We received little recognition from the “locals”, but it was a fascinating walk through a very different environment.
The lunch was okay - the staff seemed to try very hard to accommodate us.
Would have to say that this Muslim community has been extraordinary, over quite a few years, in being able to adapt to this way of living.
Unique, interesting and rather stunning, actually.
Certainly a unique destination, a village built on the Bay and after lunch several of us went for a walk along the “paths” leading through a small section of the village.
We received little recognition from the “locals”, but it was a fascinating walk through a very different environment.
The lunch was okay - the staff seemed to try very hard to accommodate us.
Would have to say that this Muslim community has been extraordinary, over quite a few years, in being able to adapt to this way of living.
Unique, interesting and rather stunning, actually.
Written October 28, 2022
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Jon C
Lincoln, UK20 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
We stopped here for lunch and a look around, as part of our trip to James bond island. The restaurant area was nice and clean, and the food was good. We had a wander around the school and market stalls. It was nice to say that we have seen it, but there isn’t a great deal to do when you’re there. Because the people rely on the tourist for income, the market stall holders were very pushy with their products.
Written March 13, 2023
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Joe
Bangkok, Thailand4,955 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Floating village inhabited by local Malaysian muslims. Around 3000 people live here but most of the men are working so it seems less.
Food wasn't particularly good but it's nice to chill and enjoy the views. Lots of stalls selling the usual tat. The restaurant is halal
Super cool mosque on site too. An enjoyable stop off along the ocean
Food wasn't particularly good but it's nice to chill and enjoy the views. Lots of stalls selling the usual tat. The restaurant is halal
Super cool mosque on site too. An enjoyable stop off along the ocean
Written July 16, 2022
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Каролина П
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Apr 2024 • Couples
We visited this island as part of an excursion and stopped for lunch. The guide recommended buying pearls here. Well, of course, I trusted and bought myself gypsy pearls 😂 you can see in the photo how natural they are) I don’t recommend buying anything here, of course, I looked at the handbag, then I saw the Made in China tag) it’s a scam all around, I was upset of course, and laughed) if you want to buy natural things, buy in In stores, as they say, the greedy pays twice. And another piece of advice, don’t listen to guides, they don’t know everything in this world either.
Written April 10, 2024
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A O
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Jan 2020 • Couples
We were brought there for lunch included to our boat tour to the islands around Phuket. Sunny SeaFood Restaurant (if you can call it restaurant)provided us with meal. After lunch we were given some time to explore the village by ourselves. Front side of the village looks cool, which you can notice even while you are in the boat and from harbor. But don't go further inside the floating village to the side where local peopie live. It's not about Local people, they are absolutely friendly, but mostly don't speak any English. Main concerns are caused by destroyed, and falling apart structures in mix with terrible smell of all kinds of waste, what surely won't make your day the best. If you are in this island somehow, better stay at front side and wait until your bout is leaving. Don’t destroy amazing impressions you are getting during the day by these small sad thing.
Written January 23, 2020
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anastasiakemer
Cambridge, UK250 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This village is a cool place to see - it's amazing knowing that an entire community lives and works in this unique environment. When you step foot onto the floating island, you forget you're floating in the middle of the ocean; it feels as though you're walking on land. They even had a football pitch so the children could practice sports. It's clear that some of the community relies on tourism to support their families, so be prepared to see lots of souvenirs and lots of people trying to catch your attention as you walk by. They also sell a lot of dried fish products so this is a good spot to pick up any fish/seafood related products if you're interested. We ate at New Fern restaurant and the food was delicious!
Written April 23, 2023
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Paulo M
9 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
A must see if you're in the area. A village that is notable by being built on top of stilts by fishermen moved from Indonesia's island Java. Now love there around 1600 people, 360 families descendents of two Muslim families. Remember to dress accordingly.
Written January 12, 2024
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furly75
Bangkok, Thailand5,788 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
One of the most characteristic areas of Thailand where you can appreciate the life of the local people, and the particular environment that these mountains give you. James Bond Island is really 10 minutes away by long tail boat. We stayed on the island in a very cheap hotel on stilts where we had a great time. A few cheap restaurants on the island where you eat very well. Some markets still close at 8pm. I recommend sleeping a night here rather than doing the day trip.
Written February 25, 2024
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Jody S
8 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
I was looking for an authentic experience. The village is pretty much a tourist trap, and when you’re not distracted by the various curios, behind the stands is actually quite a sad state.
The restaurant I went to as well wasn’t great.
The restaurant I went to as well wasn’t great.
Written June 11, 2022
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GoldCoastTezza
Gold Coast, Australia87 contributions
I have been to the floating Muslim village 4 times over the past 10 years with various tours. The whole village with an exception of the mosque is built over the water. A main pier runs the length of the village that connects it to the island and smaller piers connect to the main one.
The village has grown substantially over this time and what was once a small fishing village that existed almost entirely on fishing now plays host to the throngs of tourists from all over the world. Tourism now makes up 80 percent of the islands income.
The hordes of tourist boats come and go in a constant procession and with a host of new over the water seafood restaurants one can find it hard to imagine that this village was once a very poor fishing village.
Outside of the restaurants there is not much to see. The markets that cram the crowded walkways are overpriced and cater for the tourist who mainly wants to buy shells, t-shirts, postcards and all the other dust accumulating memorabilia.
When the tide is out you see the garbage underneath the piers in the mud below. If this is not enough to turn you off your crayfish the smell certainly will.
Many tour companies include this place in their package of must see attractions. In my opinion there are far better places to visit in this region.
The village has grown substantially over this time and what was once a small fishing village that existed almost entirely on fishing now plays host to the throngs of tourists from all over the world. Tourism now makes up 80 percent of the islands income.
The hordes of tourist boats come and go in a constant procession and with a host of new over the water seafood restaurants one can find it hard to imagine that this village was once a very poor fishing village.
Outside of the restaurants there is not much to see. The markets that cram the crowded walkways are overpriced and cater for the tourist who mainly wants to buy shells, t-shirts, postcards and all the other dust accumulating memorabilia.
When the tide is out you see the garbage underneath the piers in the mud below. If this is not enough to turn you off your crayfish the smell certainly will.
Many tour companies include this place in their package of must see attractions. In my opinion there are far better places to visit in this region.
Written January 10, 2008
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เกาะปันหยี ตั้งอยู่ในเขตอุทยานแห่งชาติอ่าวพังงา ไม่ใช่จังหวัดกระบี่ตามที่อยู่ที่ลงไว้ ที่ถูกต้องคือ ตำบลเกาะปันหยี อำเภอเมืองพังงา จังหวัดพังงา ถูกต้องไหม
Written February 26, 2019
Hi, we are staying in Khao Lak and was wondering how we can get to see the village without doing a tour? Is there an easy way to get there? Thanks
Written July 23, 2018
Try contacting Boonchu Pier for a private long tail boat to take you there. Very good service and very affordable way to avoid a big crowded boat. We did a full island tour with them, but I am sure they would be available to just take and drop you off at Koh Panyi for a visit as long as you want to stay there. It is worth lunch and about an hour or two to walk around. Fantastic food with very generous portions and great service.
Yes, the full island hopping tour does go out to all the touristy places but I would still consider it, and the private long tail boat was great for a couple reasons:
1. It is just you and your friends/family
2. Overall it is cheaper than what I was seeing for the speedboat tours.
3. You can leave at whatever time you want, since you don't have to wait for other people. We left at 6 AM, and really avoided most of the crowds everywhere we went, including James Bond Island
Boonchu Pier's number is 093-795-6748. We booked our tour through Alex Taxi Phuket-they have a great website and are really good about emailing. You could send him an email and ask about arranging something specifically to your liking or choose the full day island hopping tour. Included hotel pick up and drop off through Alex.
Probably your hotel could contact the pier too if you want and inquire, might be easier that way.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
Written July 26, 2018
I want to stay in Koh Panyee in a Bungalow or homestay accommodation. Can someone direct me how to book this please. The only numbers I have don't work. If you have any contact details for Koh Panyee please advise. Thanks Naseema
Written December 29, 2015
Hi, Do you happen to have a URL for Faa Hao tour group? Or email? Thanks
Written April 19, 2015
What is the best way to visit the village from hotels in Phuket without having to do the Bond island excursion. We would just like to explore and talk to the locals
Written February 16, 2015
Are there day tours , not just to the restaurant and market, but to be able to visit the village
Written January 9, 2015
Village is very, very small - no more just 10 min worth of time. The rest is "the shopping street" and restaurants...
Do not expect much to see.
Written February 15, 2015
1 daytour of Koh Panyi (Floating Muslim Village) not just the retaurant and market
Written January 9, 2015
As I mentioned already in the previous answer - not much to see. Tiny village with lots and lots of shopping. Thus mosque is very nice.
Written February 15, 2015
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