You Can Visit These Iconic Movie Locations Right Now

The Beach

The Beach might not be Leonardo Dicaprio's best-known film, but it is one that has earned a cult following. Almost entirely filmed at Koh Phi Phi Leh in the Maya Bay region of Thailand, this film is visually stunning. This beachfront hideaway is a popular tourist destination apart from the movie. It got so bad that the local police authority on the island was forced to block off tourists because the visitors were destroying the natural (and amazing) landscape.

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