Ko Lidi: The Twin Islands
An area off the coast of Amphoe La-ngu, over one kilometer from Hua Hin village, lies two islands known
officially as "Ko Liki", the islands in the Petra Islands National Park. Lidi islands are a haven for visitors
who want privacy because the islands are small and uninhibited. The only buildings found on the island
belong to the staff of a private company which has been granted a concession of the precious swallows' nests.
Although there are thousands of swallows inhabiting the caves, their flocks cannot be seen easily because the
caves where they nestle are accessible only bydiving along the narrow paths. The charm of Lidis lies on the
twin islands of almost equal size and three or four islets to the south. Normally these islets are under the
water; however, during the low tide they emerge along with the sand dunes linking the islands with the islets.
Islanders can walk to explore the real, mysterious, and charming ambiance created by nature. The charms of
Lidis are not well known to visitors due to the fact that there are many other beautiful places nearby; thus, the
site has been overlooked by visitors although it is more convenient to reach that many other islands.
Currently Lidi, is the home of the Warden Unit of Petra Islands National Park. Accommodation has been built
and camp grounds are provided for visitors for overninght stay. To reach Lidi, visitors may take a 5-kilometer
trip from La - ngu by car or motorcycle to Hua Hin villange or a 7- kilometer trip to Ao Noon (the site of the office
of Petra Island National Park). From both places , a fisherman's boat can be hired with reasonable prices to take
visitors to the twin islands. The trip is guaranteed to be worth the money.