Local and Surrounding Area
Local Area
Hin Kong Beach is about 2 and a half kilometres long and it is connected with Wok Tum Beach on the same stretch of bay, you can find some great spots to sit and admire the setting. This whole bay has a tide and during some parts of the day the water can completely disappear leaving just small sand dunes.
When the water is in you can swim and it’s very pleasant. Even when the water is just starting to raise it’s an enjoyable walk with ankle deep water. This bay has quite a few little sandy parts and most of this entire bay is completely natural.
When the tide is low you will see a large sand bank in the middle this is where Ao Hin Kong ends and Ao Wok Tum begins, This is a great spot for photographs as it can appear that you are walking on water.
This bay changes very fast and in a matter of 3 or 4 hours the water can be as deep as a meter from ankle deep. Depending on the weather this bay has some fascinating changes.
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Restaurants & Bars
We are situated on Hin Kong Beach, which has some of the best restaurants on the island, with food from around the world. As well as great Thai , seafood , vegetarian and Vegan restaurants, there is a very popular Indian restaurant, two great Italian restaurants (fabulous Pizza) and a Persian restaurant to name a few. There are several coffee shops, bars and bistros, and a very popular bakery/ bakehouse. The island’s best known and probably most popular restaurant “ L’ Alcove” serves up French and Thai cuisine and has an extensive wine menu, best known for its wonderful evening entertainment, of fire shows, jazz singers, belly dancers and live music.
Sri-Thanu is the next village along from us and as well as many traditional Thai restaurants it also has numerous vegetarian & vegan restaurants. There are also fruit shake and juicer bar's. Sri-Thanu also has lots of small coffee shops to sit outside and enjoy the daily life, all selling great coffee and delicious cakes amongst other goodies.
Activities and attractions
This bay is great for kayaking when the tide is high, and during November when there are higher winds this spot becomes a popular place for kiteboarders. The bay is popular with walkers and joggers. It is a very pleasant place to stroll along or relax and watch the locals collecting small muscles and crabs at low tide.
The coastal road from Thong Sala to Sri Thanu covers the whole length of these two bays with the road only being about 5 meters away from this coastline. Some fabulous resorts and restaurants sit along some parts of this bay.
Here you will also find it a special place for couples, where they can rest on romantic beaches watching beautiful sunsets. Hin kong is now a popular beach to go especially on a evening due to great sunsets and some of the best restaurants on the island. but also far away from all the hustle and bustle of the south coast where the Island has become famous for attracting the younger backpacker crowd who arrive by the thousands every month to enjoy the world famous full moon party. Whilst Hin Kong is more laid back, it is still close enough to get a taxi to the south coast for those who wish to enjoy a busier night out. Taxi’s are plentiful on the Island, thus giving the choice for getting around.
Sri-Thanu Village is only a short distance away and this side of Koh Phangan has become the side of the Island where the Yoga enthusiasts and healthy living conscious people take refuge, Various Types of yoga are practiced here under the guidance of qualified instructors who welcome beginners as well as experienced yoga teachers, there are many schools offering teacher training and many wellness centre’s offering retreat, detox and cleansing packages.
People from around the world come here for spiritual and holistic therapies. there are a wide range of yoga schools offering a range of workshops and yoga teacher training. Detox packages are available as well as fasting and cleansing programmes to feel revitalised, healthy eating plans together with life-enhancing holistic practices are all available in the area.
Some amazing sunsets can be seen from this wonderful ever changing landscape of water and sand and at different times of the year when the tide is low, you see many fisherman walking across the sands digging up all kinds of crabs, hermit crabs, and other species of marine life. Overall it’s a place to explore and admire, with some great walking along quiet stretches of beach, an ideal place to catch the sun. A wonderful place for couples, or photographers on this west coast as the views and sunsets are stunning.
Weather and tides / Swimming conditions
Thailand's climate is tropical. High in both temperature and humidity and most people find it very pleasant. The average temperature in Thailand is about 30 degrees Celsius, or 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Due to its location, daily average temperatures in Koh Phangan range from 24°C to 32°C.
The tides vary all year around on Koh Phangan between seasons and locations. The beach in Hin Kong is not the best for swimming because the tides are very low during the day from May to August (very low water in the morning coming up during the day). From October to March it is possible to swim as the tides are higher but the bay is much better for kayaking or SUP boarding. There are various good swimming beaches year around and we are happy to direct you to which is the best depending on the season.
The climate seasons
The climate seasons are not the same as in Krabi and Phuket, as these destinations are located in/at the Andaman Sea (West Coast) and Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao are located in the Gulf of Thailand. This makes the climate differences rather evident.
Dry Season (December - February)
Not much rain, but it might occur some refreshing wind or breeze at this time. Great for wind and body surfing. It is normally a lot of sunshine at this season.
Hot Season (March - August)
The weather is still dry in this time, and it is usually very sunny and hot. In May it might rain a little more though. This is a great period to visit the islands if you can stand temperatures ranging from 28-35 degrees Celsius at daytime.
Rain Season (September - November)
Also known as the monsoon season. It's still hot and normally there are many sunny days in the monsoon period. On some days you might find yourself in a refreshing monsoon shower for a moment. The rain showers are often short and as these island's water supplies are finite, the rain is needed and important.