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Hat Yao (East)

This lovely white-sand beach can only be reached on foot or by boat, lending it a gorgeous sense of seclusion. Most visitors arrive by boat, as the walk is a good four- to five-hour hike along the 7km mountain path from Hat Rin, which shouldn't be attempted if it's getting dark.

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