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| Make sure to go on an Ang Thong day trip while in Koh Samui (Photo Courtesy Thailand-travelonline.com) |
Koh Samui
is known for its spectacular sights, generally sunny weather, and bright blue
waters. It is an island that is considered to be a haven by a lot of locals and
tourists alike. One of the most notable Koh Samui attractions is Ang Thong.
This place is made up of 42 islands and is considered to be a must see sight.
It is known for its lime stone massifs, tropical rainforests and deserted
beaches. Ang Thong is famous for its picturesque sceneries and is befitted the
name given to it---The Gold Bowl. Stunning rock formations never cease to amaze
visitors from all over the globe. It is an island rich in natural resources and
is a home to a number of Koh Samui
attractions like The Ang Thong National Marine Park, where one could kayak
and explore the underground treasures found on the island.
It is
definitely one of the Koh Samui
attractions that is considered the most popular. There are so many things
one can do here. First, you can visit some of the famous landmarks like the Wat
Khun Inthapramun,
an ancient temple
built during the Sukhothai period. There’s also Wat Siroi that is famous for its
mural paintings. Aside from these two, you can also take a trip and visit Wat
Oi, an old temple representing a
symbol of Mueang Wiset Chai Chan. This traditional Thai architecture and
features a brass and tin image of the Buddha.
The Ang Thong National Marine Park still remains to be
one of the most popular Koh Samui
attractions. A trip here is bound to be memorable as there are lots of
amazing features like dry evergreen forests, caves, hidden lagoons, and shallow
coral gardens. This is an ideal place to snorkel and explore the hidden wonders
of the sea. There are also plenty of interesting fauna here. There are langurs,
crab eating monkeys, whales, and silver-haired bats. It is a home to smaller
kinds of animals and larger species are seldom found here.
To get here from Koh Samui, just take a boat, which
oftentimes will supply you with lunch along your journey. The trip is a great
way to meet locals and see plenty of tourists who are also here to see the
sights offered on the island. Ang Thong is just one of the most frequented KohSamui attractions however, it might be the most memorable.
