: the two sections of Phi Phi Don, the larger of the two islands, are linked by a 1-km( 1,000-yd) isthmus of land. Here stands the island's original Muslim fishing village, Ban Ton Sai, now enveloped by an ever-expanding belt of bungalows, cafe's , money changing booths and hotels.
Since development began on Phi Phi Don following the arrival of the first visitors in the arrival of the first visitors in the 1970s, the island has given itself up to tourism. However, there is still plenty of natural beauty to enjoy here. A pleasant onehour coastal walk from Ban Ton Sai leads to Hat Yao ("long beach") , with tantalizing white sands, vibrant offshore marine life, and unhindered views of the soaring flanks of Phi Phi Ley, 4 km ( 2.5 miles) away.
It's also worth climbing the steep trails on Phi Phi Don's two massifs, which afford wonderful vistas of the island. The eastern route is well marked and the least strenuous.
