Koh Samui is a tropical island, situated in Gulf of Thailand in the South China Sea and is the 3rd greatest one in Thailand. It lies around 85 km to east of Surat Thani and 700 km to south of Bangkok. It is wealthy in natural beauty, amazingly varied flora and fauna, lovely beaches, stunning coves and bays, fantastic islets and sparkling waterfalls.
Koh Samui gives over 2 million coconuts a month. So it is also called as the 'Coconut Island.' Till 70s, Koh Samui was just a backpackers' location. But right now it has advanced to provide selection of attractions and amenities and activities from diving, snorkeling, and sailing to trekking and hiking.
The chief attraction of the island is its coast, rich in pearly white sandy beaches and coves and beaches. Chaweng beach is the most famous and longest beach on the island. It is a place for fun and entertainment. Moreover the spot is littered with many world-class hotels, resorts, restaurants, and nightclubs.
Lamai Beach is yet another awesome beach, well-known for its thrilling nightlife. For mystical really feel, check out Bophut beach, where you will find plenty of Chinese shops, superb gift shops, and eateries serving tasty pizza. Near the Bophut Beach lies Choengmon Beach, a highly popular recreational spot. For those searching for privacy in peaceful background, Maenam beach to in the north of Koh Samui ranks at the top. Other well-known beaches here are Major Buddha Beach, Taling Ngam, and Lipa Noi Beach.
These scenic and peaceful beaches make Koh Samui a paradise for beach lovers. Here you can participate in wide range of relaxed and thrilling activities like para sailing scuba diving, sea skiing, fishing, and sea canoeing. If you do not intend to participate in these activities, just take a walk on the beach.
There is lot extra to Koh Samui than beaches. You can take Thai cooking courses conducted by some of the perfect restaurants in the region and understand Thai cooking. Go to the neighborhood stadium to witness amazing Thai boxing that comprises of 5 rounds of three minutes per round. If violence does not shock you, you can view conventional activities like buffalo fighting. Fun lovers can go for a monkey show. If you are looking to discover natural beauty of the location, go on a hiking or trekking.
Koh Samui is wealthy in varied attractions, both exotic and novel. The most necessary landmark here is Big Buddha, a temple having a 12 m tall golden idol of Buddha, which is visible even from a amazing distance. A trip to the Butterfly Garden is a should for nature lovers. It has innumerable rare varieties of stunning butterflies, a bee house and a museum showcasing few rare species of insects from other parts of Thailand and other countries. Samui's Crocodile Farm has several kinds of crocodiles like Siam crocodiles, saltwater crocodiles, and Caimans.
Other key attractions on the island also comprise of phallic rocks, which natives call Grandfather Rock and Grandmother Rock Lamai Overlap Stone, a boulder regarded as tough to climb Secret Buddha Garden, housing lovely temples, idols and waterfalls Snake Farm, having couple of of the most toxic and frightening snakes in Asia and Samui Aquarium and Zoo. There are some awesome temples in the location like Hainan Temple, Hin Lad Waterfall Temple, Laem Sor Pagoda, and Pagoda Khao Chedi.
The location also has chic sea view villas and bungalows, beachfront resorts and top-grade hotels. All these accommodation alternatives are terrific. They suit just about every sort of spending budget.
All these awesome attractions and activities to do, make Koh Samui an perfect holiday destination.
