Where is the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan?

If you want to know “Where is the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan?”, the short answer is a place called Sunrise Beach. It’s located on the southern tip of the island in the Haad Rin Nok province.

Where is the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan?

The island of Koh Phangan with its untainted allurement accentuated by mountainous, lavish tropical forests, massive stretch of white-sand beaches and over 15 diving sites to its name, is a thrill site for tourists, backpackers and revelers, given sand, swaying tall trees, clear waters and parties. The Full Moon Parties on the Koh Phangan island in Thailand is a monthly event that never fails to build excitement from the attendees who grace this event. It takes place at Sunrise Beach with about 30,000 people in attendance every month.

Before you arrive in Koh Phangan

Once you’ve decided you are coming to the island, you should find and book accommodation.

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Do note that most of the hostels require a minimum stay of about three days or more, so if you definitely need a shorter stay, maybe consider the nearby islands of  Koh Tao and Koh Samui.

Using ferries from Koh Tao and Koh Samui, you can travel back and forth to Koh Phangan. The ferries are quite inexpensive. Learn more in the travel guide.

Before the party

You want to be comfortable as you dance the night away until sunrise. If you forget to pack beach attire, there is no need to worry because what you need is right there on the island for purchase. There are neon t-shirts, hats, swimwear and more that you can purchase if you forget to pack appropriate. These Full Moon Party tips, however, will ensure you bring the right clothes.

Getting ready for the party

Don’t show up too early. People start arriving in Haad Rin from other parts of Koh Phangan or by ferry from nearby islands by late evening when the party is about to peak.

You don’t have to worry about where is the Full Moon Party, because your hostel can give you directions, or you can just follow the rest of the partiers on the island.

For whatever reason you come pretty early, you can chill in one of the restaurants that can be found along the way to the beach and enjoy some delicious Thai food. After that, you can go get yourself some glow sticks and neon body paint. You could paint anything you want on yourself or your friends: dragons, flowers, angels, palm trees, etc. Use your imagination.

Also in the streets, there are local vendors selling all kinds of stuff including clothes, accessories, body painting services, food, and more.

The party starts with up-and-coming DJs from all over displaying their talent as the music blasts from several venues all over the beach. Once the party starts, you’re sure to hear lots of electronic music, see neon paintings glowing under UV black lights, and fire dancers. The fire dancers and fire jump rope (and limbo) are some of the most popular attractions on the island. Be safe if you choose

While going be sure to have necessities like, money (Thai baht), cameras, and also wear slip ons or shoes even though you are on the beach it protects your feet from getting hurt by sharp objects.

The island of Koh Phangan is in it’s right wonderful and worth visiting and worth all the expense made to be there, if in search of reasons to be there… you only have one life to live, why not live it to the fullest going to Thailand’s fifth largest island in all its beauty and excitement?

Book your accommodation early

The most popular places located in the best spots get booked early. If you’re planning on attending the Full Moon Party, the first thing you want to do is book your accommodation. Then, arrange the rest of your trip in peace knowing that you have a place to stay. Learn more about where to stay and start planning your trip now.

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