Hin Muang

Protected Area

Mu ko Lanta

Why dive here

With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, whale sharks, clownfish and pufferfish - Hin Muang offers some of Koh Lanta & Phi Phi's richest diving.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Giant Moray Eels, Whale Sharks, Clownfish and Pufferfish · 177+ species recorded

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Hin Muang, or "Purple Rock," often feels like a secret handshake among divers who make the trip out from Koh Lanta or Phi Phi. It's a proper pinnacle, dropping from just 8m down into the deep, and it’s carpeted in a rich display of purple soft corals. That deep purple against the blue is truly something. We’ve seen leopard sharks cruising the deeper ledges and, if you hit it right between February and May, there’s a genuine buzz for whale shark encounters here. Current can be a factor, so it’s best for those comfortable with a bit of a drift.