Vacation at Koh Samui

The 3rd biggest island in Thailand, Koh Samui lies in the Gulf of Thailand, about 40 kms to the north-east of Surat Thani. It is also called as the Coconut Island, due to vast number of coconuts produced here in a month. It is an Amphoe (district) of Surat Thani and is further separated into Ang Thong, Li Pa Noi, Taling Ngam, Na Mueang, Ma Ret, Bo Phut, and Maenam. Each of them is distinct and significant and has different types of attractions.

The major attraction of Koh Samui is white sandy beaches, bordered with tall coconut trees. Chaweng Beach is the most famous one as it has vibrant nightlife; Lamai Beach is one of the best around; Bophut Beach has world-famous Big Buddha idol, besides various fashionable shops and comfortable restaurants; Maenam Beach offers privacy to families; Big Buddha Beach, which derives its name from gigantic idol of Lord Buddha located here.

Choeng Mon Beach is famous for few of the luxurious resorts; Taling Ngam Beach, is one of the island's most secluded areas; Lipa Noi beach, gives stunning views of sunset; and Nathon Beach. All these beaches in the area make an ideal backdrop to participate in range of activities, like getting a soothing massage, eating seafood delicacies like barbecued chicken and sarongs, and candlelight dinner on beach mats. Also most of the beaches provide water sport activities like sea canoeing and kayaking, swimming, deep sea fishing, parasailing, jet skiing, scuba diving, etc.

Koh Samui is famous for its peaceful natural atmosphere comprising of verdant green forests, awesome coconut trees, stunning waterfalls, grand coves and bays, and granite stones. Here are few of the must-see attractions in the island.

Butterfly Garden: Spread over an area of around 3000 square meters, this amazing garden has many beautiful and rare types of butterflies like colored lepidopterans.

The 3rd Samui Aquarium: Situated inside the Samui Orchid Resort, the aquarium is the sole privately possessed salt water aquarium in Thailand. It houses some unusual types of water specialties. Besides these, there are animals here like Asian Bengal and Leopard Tigers.

Magic Statue Garden: It is located deep inside the forest-covered mountains. This fruit garden was constructed by Nim Thongsuk - a Samuian fruit farmer, in 1976 at 77 years of age.

Big Buddha: Also called as Pra Yai, it is mostly the biggest of all attractions in Koh Samui. It is a 12 meters tall golden idol of Lord Buddha which can be seen from a great distance. It is situated in the north-east part of the island.

Hin Ta Hin Yai: They are 2 very famous granite stone structures that are surrounded by many projections, spread along the shores of Samui. These rocks mean Grandfather and Grandmother, are at times linked to the source of Mui people.

Overlap Stone: It is an excellent area to enjoy the natural beauty of the island.

Besides this, Ko Samui is preferred for its vibrant nightlife, excellent eateries and rich culture.

For accommodation, Koh Samui has a wide array of options to select from. These choices include posh hotels, very advanced resorts, contemporary apartments, and amazing condominiums. Moreover Samui villa is rapidly gaining popularity due to its world-class amenities.