But, as this island has much more to offer than just being a famous all night island next to famous Samui. Full Moon Party is most important of the main happenings on the place. In average 8.000 party hungry party-goers traveling to Phangan every month to see for them self the famous Party. Phangan was visited by backpacking hippies a mere twenty years ago, Koh Phangan was already inhabited already about 2000 years ago by sea gypsies driving with their boats from the Malayan Peninsula. Koh Phangan was then later targeted by Chinese most of them coming from Hainan .

Ko Phangan is one of Thailand's real tropical gems. Blessed with golden beachesand hidden bays, tourists from all over the world come back evry year in order to soak up the unique feeling of the island. For those of the travelers who find Kho Samuia bit too dirty or a bit too busy with not much nature left, Ko Phangan is the best island to chill and relax in Southern Thailand. Kohphangan's weatheris during all seasons a perfect for a holiday. Clear days and a nice sea breeze are the norm. The best time for a visit, end of December to late of March could be the perfect tropical island experience. For yoga freaks there are options like special places for example Ananda or the Sanctuary, all offering and colonic fasting.