Attractions on Koh Samui
Attractions in Koh Samui
Samui's finest and most popular beaches are Hat Chaweng beach and Hat Lamai beach. But if you want do do something more than spend time on the beach, then Koh Samui has a lot of attractions.
Koh Samui has plenty of things to see and do. Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park is about 20 km northwest of Koh Samui. This national park covers about 250 square km and 40 islands. Many of the islands have beautiful beaches and caves and the coral formations are fantastic. You are not allowed to spend the the night on the islands and if you want to visit the park, then you have to contact a tour agency.
Na Muang Waterfall
Na Muang Waterfall is two famous waterfalls. Na Muang 1 is located 11 km south of Na Thon Bay and the waterfall is 40 meters high and about 20 meters wide. Elephant back riding can be arranged by local tour agents near the waterfall.
Na Muang 2 is located only 100 meters from Na Muang 1 and the size is about the same as Na Muang 1.
Na Thian Butterfly Garden
Na Thian Butterfly Garden is the place to go if you like to se beautiful butterflies, bees and flowers.
Na Thian Butterfly garden is located south of Koh Samui and have a nice view over the sea.
Big Buddha
A 18 meter high golden statue of Buddha built in 1972 has become a landmark for Koh Samui. This place is monastery and used for meditation by thai people and even foreigners. Big Buddha temple can be found near Koh Samui airport on the north east side of the island. Worth a visit.
More temple and religion places in Samui are:
Kunaram Temple - Mummified Monk
Coral Buddha
Sumret Temple
The Leam Sor Chedi
Buddha's Footprint
Wat Khao Chedi
Wat Sila Ngu
Wat Kiri Wongkaram
Wat Plai Laem
The Statue Garden
A local sculptor named Khun Nim has made a number of Buddhist and Hindu statues in this garden. The Statue Garden can be reached by taking the track opposite of Wat Khunaram and is located near the highest point in Koh Samui.
Animal Farms and Shows
Monkey & Elephant Shows is something you must see. Monkeys in Samui are mans best friend and under centuries they have learned to climb and pick coconuts. In the elephant shows, you can see how intelligent they are and even see them play football.
In the Snake show you will be entertained with skillful handler that takes poisonous snake with their bare hands.
Samui Crocodile Farm gives you entertainment with saltwater crocodiles, Siam crocodiles, caimans, snakes, lizards, and monkeys.
Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo
Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo offer you a nice time with the Royal Bengal Tigers, leopards, birds, tropical fish, and beautiful sea life. They also give you the chance to have your own photo next to one of these amazing tigers.
They have open daily from 09:00 - 18:00.
Hin Ta - Hin Ya
Hin Ta - Hin Ya is two strange shaped rocks in south of Lami. The story says that an old couple ship was wrecked in the bay and that their body were washed ashore to create these rocks.
More attractions and things to do in Koh Samui:
Samui Aquarium
Samui Go Cart
Samui Golf
Samui Paint ball
Scuba Diving
Spa at Samui
Visit Wat Samret (old Buddha Temple house)
