Koh Samui is an island off Thailand and a popular tourist destination. The island is fairly big. The Chaweng and Lamai beaches are very popular and commercialized while the northern beaches are much quieter and peaceful to visit. Tourism in Koh Samui has boomed in the past few years and the result was the numerous resorts, bungalows and luxury private villas that were built to accommodate the increasing tourist.
What to see
• Chaweng Beach
• Lamai Beach
• Maenam Beach
• Bophut Beach
• Na Thon — island’s major seafront settlement
• Namtok Hin Lat — popular waterfall
• Old House — Chinese house aged almost 200 years
• Wat Khunaram Ko Samui — Koh Samui’s most famous temple
• Grandmother & Grandfather Rocks
• Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo
• Wat Phra Yai — also known as Big Buddha Temple
• Laem Sor Pagoda Ko Samui — one of Koh Samui’s important shrines
• Samui Butterful Garden / Insect Museum
• Secret Buddha Garden
• Monkey Shows
What to do
In addition to diving events & festivals include:
• Buffalo Fighting Festival
• Ten Stars Samui Art Party
• Bowling Championship
• Avis Samui Tennis Open
• The Fisherman’s Village Festival
• Triathlon Event
• Samui Regatta
• Loy Krathong (Light Festival)
• “Sart” Festival