Koh Khai
A small, mountainous island, Koh Khai lays claim to
only one attractive beach. The island's beauty, however, lies below
the surface of its crystal clear surrounding water the island is
encireled by colorful coral reefs teeming with fish and other sea
life.
Yai Eai Bay
 A
25 metre viewpoint located just before the bay welcomes visitors
with a panoramic view of the coast. The Sheltered waters of the
bay host a great variety of coral.
Thung Wua Laen Beach
Located in Pathiew District in Tambon Saplee, some
16 kilometers from the town's center, Thung Wua Laen is perhaps
Chumphon's most popular beach. Both nivics swimmers and experts
will enjoy this beach as the fine white sands slope gently into
the sea. At the southern end of the beach, at the foot of Phobaeh
Mountain lies. One of Chumphon's premium dive sites. Sea fans, marine
flowers sponges and a tremerndous variety of reef fish make the
scenery below the surface of the water every bit as spectacularas
the beach itself.
Chorakhe Island
Although Chorakhe means crocodile in Thai, visitors
to this charming respite some 11 kilometers of shore from Thung
Wua Laen Bay need not worry as the island gets its namesake from
its shape, not its inhabitants it takes about 30 minutes to reach
the island by boat, but visitors will be rewarded for their efforts
with peace and quite, two small beaches to choose from and excellent
snockelling and scuba diving conditions Off-Shore fishing is also
reported to be good.
Koh Ngarm Yai and Koh Ngarm Noi
This pair of adjacent islands located 17 kilometers
from Thung Wua Laen Bay, is know among locals for the swallow nests
which are harvested there for export. Visitors, on the other hand
are drawn to the islands because of thier fascinating rock formations,
underwater caves, and spectacular coral reefs.
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