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James Bond island: Be the next Bond !!
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  • GK2005
  • By GK2005 on July 1, 2005
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  • James Bond island - Phuket
    by GK2005
    James Bond Island is a small stretch of land in the Andaman Sea that can be reached from Phuket on a day trip. The island was named after James Bond, the British spy who conquered his nemesis, the Man with the Golden Gun, in these islands. The island is even more attractive in reality than portrayed in that movie. As the boat closes in on the island, the dramatic scenery really hits you hard and takes your breath away. The island has a very small beach on one side which has clear unmuddied waters. Its very pleasant to walk along this beach though during the summer season, the throng of tour boats might make it difficult to walk freely.

    As you climb the rocks and cross over to the other side, there is a long walking bridge which also acts as a pier for the boats. On one side of this walking bridge is a huge rock formation that acts as a refuge from the sun when it gets really hot. This is another location for some scintillating photography.

    There are no accomodation facilities here and so no overnight stay is possible. Since the island is very tiny, there are not many shops either, so its better to carry food and other items while visiting this place. There are also no visible remnants in this place about the James Bond movie that was filmed here many years ago. However, the island is still pristine and unspoilt which makes it very pleasant to visit and enjoy.

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  • Directions: From Phuket, James Bond Island can be reached by boat. There are many tour boats (long tailed boats) that ferry visitors to this island.
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    James Bond island: JAMES BOND ISLAND(TAPU ISLAND)
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  • By STRATOS79 on April 5, 2007
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  • James Bond island - Phuket
    by STRATOS79
    This island has been famous after the James bond movie THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN with Roger Moore and Christopher Lee attract many tourist every year

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    James Bond island: Attack Fransisco Scaramanga's Laser Cannon
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  • genie47
  • Updated By genie47 on December 22, 2006
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    Usually brochures at the airport or hotel will give information to book a tour to Scaramanga's Laser Cannon Facility.

    Usually involves a boat ride and is usually packaged together with elephant rides, ox cart rides and canoe visits to Phang Nga Bay.

    Take it for a day out. The fee includes lunch on a floating village.

    If you want to shave THB200-300 off the tour, book the tour direct and not through the hotel/resort concierge.

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    James Bond island: Phang Nga
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  • Updated By solopes on July 18, 2008
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    by solopes
    Sometimes movies change the landscape to produce an illusion; some other times they use it exactly as it is, because there’s no need to add or change anything. That’s what happened with this island in James Bond film. Only building some paths and a small harbor, changing the angles, they created in the film the sensation of a world that… it’s not there. But all the outdoors elements are. It’s a common island with a magnificent and strange rock at the entrance of the bay, but it’s always crowded with people trying to relate the sights with the film memories. And it is an interesting stop in a good small trip.

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    James Bond island: Phang Nga Bay - James Bond Island
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  • By MikeAtSea on November 17, 2004
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  • Phang Nga Bay - Phuket
    Phang Nga Bay
    by MikeAtSea
    This spectacular region is about 90 minutes drive from Phuket on the Thai mainland. Boats can be found at a jetty of the Phang Nga Bay Hotel, board a motorboat and begin an unforgettable trip through the surrealist landscape of limestone stacks and green-clad outcrops. The rock’s dramatic colouring of ochre and amber hues contrasts vividly with the startling blue of the ocean. The unparalleled scenery of Phang Nga Bay presents a magical attraction for Phuket visitors and is well worth the trip. While exploring this wondrous region, the following attractions are of special interest:
    KAO PING GUN ISLAND
    Make sure to cruise past a distinct-looking rocky islet, popularly known as James Bond Island, where the filming of the final scenes of The Man with the Golden Gun took place.
    KOH PANYI
    A stop at this stilt village allows for a look at the villagers’ activities. From a floating jetty, wooden stairs lead up to the small community. The immediate area is full of stands offering souvenirs and handicraft items. Past this veritable shopping mecca, are some 400 houses, including a school for the village children.

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  • Directions: Best to take an organized tour. The Bay is about 90 minutes drive on the lmainland
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    James Bond island: James Bond Island
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  • Updated By stonefree on March 5, 2003
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    James Bond Island
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    There are many strange shaped rocks around this place. Among them, the James Bond Island is the most singular and is famous for a 007 movie "A Man with a Golden Gun" been shot at this location.

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  • Directions: reach there via Pang-Nga bay by a long tail boat.
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    James Bond island: James Bond Island (Koh Phing Kan)
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  • Updated By asitrav on April 4, 2003
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  • James Bond island - Phuket
    by asitrav
    The island became famous when a James Bond film was shot here in the 70s. Take a boat ride through mangrove areas and limestone caves to reach this place. Beaches in Phuket are beautiful (like the one in Patong). A good view of streches of beaches can be seen from Point View. Catch an entertaining show in Simon Cabaret at night.

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    James Bond island: James Bond Island
  • By mexxgal on April 6, 2005
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  • Total Disappointment and nothing much to see... don't waste your time going on this excursion

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    James Bond island: James Bond Island
  • By DebbieUK on September 22, 2005
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  • Would recommend without hesitation the trip to James Bond Island. If you are staying in South Phuket (we were at Kata Beach) it is a couple of hours on a coach, but absolutely worth it (and I hate long coach journeys!!) The journey out there through Phang Nga Bay is breathtaking and James Bond island is just stunning. You can swim out the the rock at high tide, and explore around the tiny island. A fantastic day out.

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    James Bond island: You Have TO Go
  • By budda1000 on December 7, 2007
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  • You Seriously Have To Go To James Bond Island, Its Awesome have a look at this photo
    http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=238870204&albumID=0&imageID=3507331

    this is what its like its beautiful

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