Justo después del famoso punto de vista en el camino de Karon / playa de Kata se encuentra una pequeña carretera que conduce a la selva y hasta esta playa, muy bien escondido.
Phuket was formerly referred to as "Thalang," derived from the old Malay "Telong" which means "Cape". The northern district of the province, which was the location of the old capital, still uses this name.