An island paradise in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui features many beaches, which offer water sports and great restaurants. Chaweng Beach is most crowded and popular. Also here is the 12-metre-high Big Buddha. Find a room via HotelTravel.com.
Koh Samui is undeniably one of Thailand’s top tourist destinations. With an absolute abundance of noteworthy attractions and places of interest on offer, Koh Samui is a veritable haven for vacationers.The island consists of pristine sandy beaches, thunderous waterfalls and interesting rock formations. Chaweng beach is the largest and most well-known beach in this province. Tourists and locals alike come to enjoy the clear blue waters of the Andaman Sea and the shores that are filled with fine sand and lined with trees and mangroves. Water enthusiasts will enjoy the magnificent diving and snorkelling opportunities while adventure seekers can participate in cliff diving.There are plenty of hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops sprinkled throughout Koh Samui. Accommodation includes a wide array of lodgings for the budget conscious traveller as well as a wonderful selection of luxury hotels and resorts. The nightlife is vibrant and the beachfront clubs and music venues are always very welcoming.
- Activities for Children in Koh Samui
- Activities in Koh Samui
- Buddha Footprint
- Buddha Garden Statue
- Diving Koh Tao
- Diving Samui
- History of Koh Samui
- Koh Phangan
- Koh Samui Accommodation
- Koh Samui Airport
- Koh Samui Bank
- Koh Samui Climate
- Koh Samui Culture
- Koh Samui Festivals
- Koh Samui Flight
- Koh Samui Geography
- Koh Samui Golf
- Koh Samui Information
- Koh Samui Nightlife
- Koh Samui Restaurant
- Koh Samui Shopping
- Koh Samui Spa
- Koh Samui Sports
- Koh Samui Time
- Koh Samui Tour
- Koh Samui Tourism
- Koh Samui Vacation
- Koh Samui Weather
- Samui Beach
- Samui Car Hire
- Samui Full Moon Party
- Sightseeing in Koh Samui
- Tan Island
- Thai Cooking Class
- Thai Currency
- Thai Massage in Samui
- Things to do in Koh Samui
Lying about 80 kilometres off Thailand’s east coast, amongst the Ang Tong group of islands in the Gulf of Siam, is the island of Koh Samui. From the minute you arrive, whether by ferry or air, you will be enchanted by the place. From practically every point on the island, you are granted a stunning view of the sea. The airport must rank as one of the most beautiful in the world. Its gardens burst forth with year round flowering glory and greenery. The ferry docks lead you straight onto palm fringed shores or quaint villages.
Ang Tong National Marine Park Ang Tong National Marine Park consists of some 40 small islands and combines, dramatic limestone cliffs, white sand beaches, hidden lagoons, lush jungle and wild gibbons, to provide an unspoilt island experience for the whole family.
Buffalo Fighting Festival Unlike bullfights in Spain, Samui’s bulls are not killed and fight each other instead of a sword-wielding man. Buffalo fights are held on special occasions such as New Year’s Day and during Songkran in mid April. The animals are decorated with jazzy ribbons and gold painted leaves on their horns. Holy water is used to bless the bulls before the fights. On fight days, two rounds are organized, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The bull fighting stadium is located in Nathon town.
Eight-headed Coconut Tree An enjoyable jungle walk is the one that takes you to this rather odd coconut palm. A rare freak of nature this tree seems to divide continually. Normally the coconut palm only bears one head. At the moment there are 8 but recent reports say it’s showing signs of splitting again.
Bangkok Airways has 23 daily flights between Bangkok and Samui. The flight takes about 80 minutes. Other domestic flights run daily to/from the airports of Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Hua Hin. Koh Samui International Airport has direct non-stop flights from Singapore and Hong Kong through Bangkok Airways.
The traditional Thai greeting gesture is called a wai (hands placed together in a prayer position at the chest, chin or forehead). There are various levels of wais, the best is to just imitate the wai that is being given to you, or place your hands at your chest. Most Thais are not accustomed to shaking hands, but more are adopting this western approach when meeting foreigners.
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