Rising limestone karsts tower above the emerald waters of Phang Nga Bay, with Ko Tapu anchoring the iconic vista near Ao Phang Nga National Park. Made famous as Scaramanga’s island fortress in The Man with the Golden Gun, the site exudes cinematic mystery as long-tail boats glide between the pillars and waves lap against weathered rock. The atmosphere blends adventurous charm with a touch of legend, where film history meets tropical beauty on a stark, wind-swept shoreline. Today, visitors feel transported to Bond’s world, stepping onto a dock that remains inseparably linked to cinematic memory and striking coastal scenery.

Khao Phing Kan and Ko Tapu in Phang Nga Bay served as Scaramanga’s island hideout in "The Man with the Golden Gun"; limestone karsts rise from emerald waters.

James Bond Island, part of Ao Phang Nga National Park in Phang Nga Province, rises from emerald waters with dramatic limestone karsts. It gained worldwide fame as the hideout of the villain Francisco Scaramanga in The Man with the Golden Gun, turning a remote rock pillar into a symbol of cinematic intrigue. The atmosphere blends tropical isolation with a hint of danger, as boats glide between coves and the iconic Ko Tapu pierces the horizon. Today, the site remains a magnet for film fans and photographers seeking the same iconic views that brought Bond’s perilous world to life.