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Sunrise and Pattaya beaches on Koh Lipe are blessed with abundant underwater corals and marine life. As hotspots for snorkelling and scuba diving, these beaches have many local dive shops that rent out snorkel masks, dive suits and fins, take visitors on fun dives, and provide Open Water Certification. In addition, one can explore stunning submerged limestone karsts and shipwrecks and swim past colourful fish, rays and turtles.

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Koh Lipe had been suffering from increased unchecked garbage problems for many years as tourism increased. In December 2013, a Thai-Swiss organization, Trash Hero, started organizing clean-ups in not only Koh Lipe but also in polluted areas in and around Koh Tarutao Marine National Park. Their main aim is to protect the island's beaches without using expensive machines and volunteers. One can volunteer at this non-profit organization to help clean the trash from the island.

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Sprawling 2 kilometres long and 1 kilometre wide, Koh Lipe is perfectly positioned on the Andaman Sea in Tarutao National Marine Park. This small Thai island can be explored entirely on foot. Walking Street is the main attraction, with shops, boutiques, nightclubs, and cafes. Sunrise, Sunset and Pattaya are the island’s enticing tropical beaches, offering white sands, water sports, bustling restaurants, bars, massage parlours and camping getaways.

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There are three large beaches on Koh Lipe island: Pattaya, Sunset, and Sunrise. Nestled on the east, Sunrise beach boasts photogenic sunrise views, snorkelling and scuba diving. Sunset Beach on the west offers beach camping and is frequented by party-goers and backpackers. Pattaya beach is the prettiest, flaunting white sands, with bars, restaurants, shops and resorts.

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Koh Lipe sits in the middle of the Tarutao National Marine Park, perfect for indulging in boating and kayaking on the south Andaman Sea. Hop aboard a rented long-tail boat or single or double kayaks from Koh Lipe’s beaches. Head out to the ocean to see panoramas of surrounding islands, gorgeous bioluminescent plankton, karst rock formations, marine animals and coral reefs.

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The nightlife on Koh Lipe is oriented chiefly towards friends and couples. Walking Street offers dazzling nightclubs, markets and lounges, while beach bars in Pattaya and Sunrise Beach pulsate with lively crowds. Places like Cozy Cove, OMG! Sports Bar and Restaurant, Pooh Bar, Boom Boom Bar and Mia Luna are famous for their DJs and beach parties. Sea La Vie Bar features fire shows. There are a few quieter spots that offer cosy hideouts for cocktails.

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The main retail district on Koh Lipe is Walking Street, with rows of colourful shops, boutique stalls, and two 7-Elevens. Walls are lined with displayed products, like swimsuits, snorkelling and diving gear, bohemian clothing, handmade leather goods, skirts and scarves, handbags, flip flops, herbal sprays, oils, handicrafts, macrame jewellery and souvenirs. For an eclectic mix of all such goodies, visit Munay Designs and Miss Summer Store.

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In Koh Lipe, a long speedboat ride or hours of snorkelling can be complemented with invigorating Thai yoga classes on the beach. Castaway Resort and Keirtas Yoga Studio offer drop-in yoga sessions throughout the day on Sunrise Beach. Resident instructors practise Hatha yoga and Ashtanga vinyasa, and their classes explore basic poses, alignment, and breath work, promoting flexibility and balance.

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Koh Adang, the Tarutao archipelago’s second largest island, sits 300 metres away from Koh Lipe. Take a longtail boat from Lipe to the island. Then, hike 30-40 minutes up-slope to reach Koh Adang Mountain’s highest point, the 690-metre-tall Chado Cliff. It overlooks the entire Koh Lipe island and is the starting point for hiking to Pirate Waterfall. The mountain’s base has a Ranger Station offering maps.

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A popular thing to do on Koh Adang is hiking to the spectacular viewpoint on Chado Cliff, known as Koh Lipe Viewpoint. It is a 30 to 40-minutes-long, moderately steep climb, and at some points, there are ropes to hold on to. This viewpoint overlooks the entire Koh Lipe island, turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, and parts of Tarutao National Marine Park.

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When travelling to Koh Lipe, beach camping is an adventurous and budget-friendly way to enjoy your staycation. Overlooking the Andaman Sea, Koh Lipe’s white sand beaches are dappled in the shade of tropics, beneath which campers can enjoy BBQ parties, volleyball, cocktail galas, or simply unwind. Lipe Camping Zone on Pattaya Beach attracts backpackers to its tents, bamboo huts and reggae bar. Party-goers love camping on Sunset Beach in the west for sundown views.

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Located just north of Koh Lipe, Pirate Waterfall sits at the end of the trek to Chado Cliff on Koh Adang Mountain. This challenging yet picture-perfect trail is 3 kilometres long, through the hilly pine forest with exotic birds, geckos and flying squirrels, ending in a quaint Thai village. At an elevation of 690 metres, the waterfall overlooks panoramic ocean and mountain views, splitting into two streams at the top.

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For a peaceful break from the beach, head to Lipe Art Garden Batik Workshop with your family to create your own art. This unique workshop near Sunset Beach is a joint venture by local authentic Thai batik artists, who supervise and help visitors paint t-shirts, canvases and fabrics. Drop-in sessions are available throughout the week. They also have a small kitchen and diner serving tasty meals.

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A cosy village of its own, Walking Street is the main shopping and dining street at the centre of Lipe island. Starting from Pattaya Beach, Walking Street’s bustling bars, serene pubs, seafood restaurants, boutique stalls, and shops connect Lipe’s two most popular beaches. This is the perfect place to get tasty Thai snacks and drinks, swimsuits, scuba diving gear, bohemian clothing, handmade leather goods, herbal sprays, macrame jewellery and souvenirs.

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After sundown, Pattaya Beach attracts locals and travellers alike to its legendary fire shows. The best beach bars to sit back and relax with cocktails while watching the native fire dance performers include Reggae Bar and Lipe Bar, hosting fire shows daily night after 8:30 PM. While the shows are visible from the beach, people enjoy the tasty cuisine and drinks inside.

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Sunrise Beach, sprawling 800 metres along the island's east coast, is the most popular beach on Koh Lipe. As the name suggests, the turquoise Andaman Sea here is complemented by backdrops of colourful sunrise, acclaimed as one of Thailand's best. One can easily catch breathtaking angles of sunrises from the beach bungalows and bars or hop onto longtail boats sailing the sea. In Koh Lipe, the sun rises between 5:30 AM and 7 AM.

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To enjoy the captivating sunsets of Koh Lipe, head to the secluded and lush Sunset Beach on the island’s west coast. There are several laid-back bars and restaurants on the beach with scenic sundown views. Make a stop at the Banana Bar, Zodiac Seesun Beach Bar, and Sea La Vie Bar with your camera. The sun sets in Koh Lipe between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM.