The Beach
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Away from Patong, Karon and Kata, Ya Nui Beach has a special place in our hearts.
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The beach and its' surrounding pockets of bungalows were completely wiped out by the tsunami back then. It's not far from Ao Sane and Naiharn, in the same south-westernly corner of Phuket - a very scenic area to drive around with several quaint beaches, spectacular sights and desolate roads. There are some bungalows again now at Ya Nui, and it's usually quiet, even during the peak holiday season.

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The last time we were here, there were just a few people around and we watched a great sunset. If Alex Garland had missed Phi Phi as his inspiration, Ya Nui will definitely come a close second in his vision of the perfect beach.

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