Hin Daeng & Hin Muang
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One of Thailand's finest deep dive sites: isolated rocky pinnacles covered in colorful soft corals, with a chance to see whale sharks and manta rays.
Hin Daeng (Red Rock) and Hin Muang (Purple Rock) are two underwater rock pinnacles in the open sea south of Koh Lanta, about 500 metres apart. The seabed plunges to more than 60 metres all around them. The reef walls are covered in red and purple soft corals, and fish are abundant. From February to April, whale sharks and manta rays often appear, and the site is considered one of Thailand's best dive spots. Because of strong currents and great depth, it suits experienced divers (advanced open water or above is recommended). From Lanta it takes about 2.5 to 3 hours by dive boat. It is usually combined with Ko Haa and operates only in high season.
Opening hours
Approx. November to April
Nearby sights
- Ko Haa
- Kantiang Bay
- Bamboo Bay (Ao Mai Phai)
- Klong Nin Beach
- Ko Rok
- Mu Ko Lanta National Park
- Khlong Chak Waterfall
- Khao Mai Kaew Cave