Guidebook for Ko Samui
Sightseeing
One of the best-loved waterfalls is to be found at Hin Lad, close to Nathon. Relatively few tourists come here, but it's a haven for Thai families.
Lat Wanon Waterfall
One of the best-loved waterfalls is to be found at Hin Lad, close to Nathon. Relatively few tourists come here, but it's a haven for Thai families.
Another superbly designed Wat located in Nathon, Wat Chaeng has an adjoining school. The temple building is fronted by a large, seated Buddha in the 'Pang Prathanporn' pose.
Wat Chaeng
Another superbly designed Wat located in Nathon, Wat Chaeng has an adjoining school. The temple building is fronted by a large, seated Buddha in the 'Pang Prathanporn' pose.
Located in one of the most astonishing and impressive religious and cultural sites that Koh Samui has to offer, perfectly tucked away in the hills and only accessible by four wheel drive guided tours.
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Secret Garden
Located in one of the most astonishing and impressive religious and cultural sites that Koh Samui has to offer, perfectly tucked away in the hills and only accessible by four wheel drive guided tours.
That is arguably one of the prettiest sightseeing attractions on the island. Decorated in gold, pink and blue it is here where you will find Koh Samui’s famous shrine of the mummified monk.
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Mumified Monk
That is arguably one of the prettiest sightseeing attractions on the island. Decorated in gold, pink and blue it is here where you will find Koh Samui’s famous shrine of the mummified monk.
The Hin Lat waterfall can be found on the western part of Koh Samui, just south of Na Thon. At the base of the of this magnificent waterfall you will find the Hin Lat Buddhist Monk Sanctuary.
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Hin Lat Waterfall
The Hin Lat waterfall can be found on the western part of Koh Samui, just south of Na Thon. At the base of the of this magnificent waterfall you will find the Hin Lat Buddhist Monk Sanctuary.
Koh Samui Butterfly Garden is stunning paradise featuring a beautifully maintained tropical park, housing hundreds of butterflies.
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Butterfly Garden
Koh Samui Butterfly Garden is stunning paradise featuring a beautifully maintained tropical park, housing hundreds of butterflies.
The Wat is a wonderful living and active temple situated around a lake just around the corner from the Big Buddha.
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Wat Plai Laem
The Wat is a wonderful living and active temple situated around a lake just around the corner from the Big Buddha.
Essentials
The Big C supermarket that can be found on Koh Samui is also part of another larger shopping mall, which contains a host of other stores.
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Big C SUPER CENTER Samui
167/1 ถ. ทวีราษฎร์ภักดีThe Big C supermarket that can be found on Koh Samui is also part of another larger shopping mall, which contains a host of other stores.
Tesco Lotus is the largest shopping center, located between Chaweng and Bo Phut, north of Bangkok Hospital.
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Tesco Lotus Samui
1/7 หมู่ที่ 6 ถ. ทวีราษฎร์ภักดีTesco Lotus is the largest shopping center, located between Chaweng and Bo Phut, north of Bangkok Hospital.
Arts & Culture
Muay Thai boxing is regarded as the world most dangerous martial art and is very exciting and surprisingly graceful to watch. The fights are held twice a week on Monday and Friday nights.
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Samui International Muay Thai Stadium
3 ถนนแหลมดินMuay Thai boxing is regarded as the world most dangerous martial art and is very exciting and surprisingly graceful to watch. The fights are held twice a week on Monday and Friday nights.
Koh Samui buffalo fighting, which is a century-old on the island. Natives love to enjoy buffalo fighting shows, and in fact, it is believed to be their favorite pastime event.
Buffalo Fighting
101 ถนนแม่น้ำซอย1Koh Samui buffalo fighting, which is a century-old on the island. Natives love to enjoy buffalo fighting shows, and in fact, it is believed to be their favorite pastime event.
Samui has plenty of activities to keep you excited during your holiday. Bungee jumping is one that will definitely boost your adrenaline levels and raise your heart rate.
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Bungee Jumping
Samui has plenty of activities to keep you excited during your holiday. Bungee jumping is one that will definitely boost your adrenaline levels and raise your heart rate.
Some of the best Scuba Diving in the world is located close to Koh Samui. The Gulf of Thailand offers clear, warm water, with an abundance of marine and plant life.
Scuba Diving Point
Some of the best Scuba Diving in the world is located close to Koh Samui. The Gulf of Thailand offers clear, warm water, with an abundance of marine and plant life.
Samui has tropical rain forest in its centre and to travel through this verdant lushness on elephant back is to truly experience Thailand at its most natural.
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Elephant Trekking
Samui has tropical rain forest in its centre and to travel through this verdant lushness on elephant back is to truly experience Thailand at its most natural.
Since 1999 SITCA has been sharing the secrets of Thai cooking with visitors and professional chefs from all over the world from the center of Chaweng. Thai Cooking Class Love at first bite!
Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Arts
Since 1999 SITCA has been sharing the secrets of Thai cooking with visitors and professional chefs from all over the world from the center of Chaweng. Thai Cooking Class Love at first bite!
A quaint little yoga studio tucked away like a secret garden within Fisherman's Village.
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The Yogarden
A quaint little yoga studio tucked away like a secret garden within Fisherman's Village.
Drinks & Nightlife
Inhale the intoxicating fresh coastal air whilst being seduced towards the soothing sounds of the gently breaking waves at Ark Bar’s enchanting 150 meter golden sandy beach-front.
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ARKbar beach resort
89 หมู่ที่ 2 ตำบล บ่อผุดInhale the intoxicating fresh coastal air whilst being seduced towards the soothing sounds of the gently breaking waves at Ark Bar’s enchanting 150 meter golden sandy beach-front.
Located in the centre of Chaweng, the buzzing beach district that makes Samui the leading nightlife destination in South East Thailand, Green Mango is the heart and soul of upbeat, party all night.
Green Mango Group
Located in the centre of Chaweng, the buzzing beach district that makes Samui the leading nightlife destination in South East Thailand, Green Mango is the heart and soul of upbeat, party all night.
Starz Cabaret is the leading Cabaret on Koh Samui. A very enjoyable end to the evening. Lovely costumes, well thought out choreography, family-appropriate fun.
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Starz Cabaret
Starz Cabaret is the leading Cabaret on Koh Samui. A very enjoyable end to the evening. Lovely costumes, well thought out choreography, family-appropriate fun.
The ultimate beach club concept that combines the elements of entertainment, dining, music, fashion, film and art into one. Called the “Sexiest Place on Earth,” by The London Observer.
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Nikki Beach Resort Koh Samui
The ultimate beach club concept that combines the elements of entertainment, dining, music, fashion, film and art into one. Called the “Sexiest Place on Earth,” by The London Observer.
Food Scene
The Cliff's huge popularity is that it's an all-day eatery with a fabulous tapas menu, courtesy of the innovative Peruvian chef available from midday offering countless culinary treasures.
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The Cliff Bar & Grill
The Cliff's huge popularity is that it's an all-day eatery with a fabulous tapas menu, courtesy of the innovative Peruvian chef available from midday offering countless culinary treasures.
2013 Thailand's Best Restaurants: Dr Frogs' menu is a perfect balance - offering diners both authentic Italian and traditional Thai cuisine.
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Dr Frogs Bar & Grill
2013 Thailand's Best Restaurants: Dr Frogs' menu is a perfect balance - offering diners both authentic Italian and traditional Thai cuisine.
Lonely Planet's top choice as Samui’s ultimate dining experience. Located on nine cantilevered verandahs of weathered teak and bamboo yawning over the gulf.
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Dining on the Rocks
Lonely Planet's top choice as Samui’s ultimate dining experience. Located on nine cantilevered verandahs of weathered teak and bamboo yawning over the gulf.
Everything Else
Chaweng is the beach on the east coast of Koh Samui. This is the isand's most popular spot and has a reputation for a pristine white beach and an excellent nightlife infrastructure.
Chaweng Beach Hotel
Chaweng is the beach on the east coast of Koh Samui. This is the isand's most popular spot and has a reputation for a pristine white beach and an excellent nightlife infrastructure.
Very trendy restaurant scene combined with touristic attractions: prices ranging from mid-range to very expensive. Take your pick from sea food, Thai, French, Italian to a steak shack.
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Fisherman's Village Bophut
Very trendy restaurant scene combined with touristic attractions: prices ranging from mid-range to very expensive. Take your pick from sea food, Thai, French, Italian to a steak shack.
Ferry services between Donsak pier and Nathon pier on the western side of Samui.
Ko Samui District Office
ถนน ทวีราษฎร์ภักดีFerry services between Donsak pier and Nathon pier on the western side of Samui.
Ferry services between Donsak pier and Lipa Noi pier on the western side of Samui (several kilometres south of Nathon).
Signora
Ferry services between Donsak pier and Lipa Noi pier on the western side of Samui (several kilometres south of Nathon).