Nestled within Ao Phang Nga National Park, James Bond Island—made famous by The Man with the Golden Gun—stuns visitors with its towering limestone karsts and emerald-green waters. Ko Tapu, the needle-like rock formation, rises dramatically from the bay and became the film’s iconic fortress where the duel between Bond and Scaramanga unfolds on screen. The scene exudes a tropical thriller mood: swaying mangroves, echoing water, and boats gliding between caves carved into the limestone. Today the site balances natural wonder with cinema history, drawing film buffs and travelers on day trips from Phuket or Krabi.

Rising from the emerald waters of Phang Nga Bay, James Bond Island – Coral Cove (Ko Tapu) stands as one of Thailand’s most iconic limestone sentinels. The island sits within Ao Phang Nga National Park, where slender karsts loom over turquoise seas, creating a landscape that feels both prehistoric and cinematic. It gained instant fame as the backdrop for The Man with the Golden Gun, where Scaramanga’s secret lair and a tense confrontation with James Bond unfolded amid the island’s stark silhouette. Today the site exudes a sense of mystery and adventure, with boats weaving between the rocks and visitors drawn to the dramatic pillar that has become synonymous with Bond lore.

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.