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| Relax and unwind during your trip to Koh Samui (photo courtesy of shasahotels.com) |
Forget Phuket, think Koh Samui. As Thailand’s third biggest island, it boasts
of unique attractions such as lovely beaches, stunning waterfalls,
spectacular coves, magnificent islets, and diverse flora and fauna collection; it’s
truly a beautiful paradise.
There are various beautiful beaches that travellers
can enjoy while staying on the island. The
longest and most famous beach on the island is the Chaweng Beach. With several world-class resorts, hotels,
nightclubs, and restaurants scattered in the area, Chaweng Beach becomes a
hotspot among seasoned and first-time travellers. There is also the Lamai Beach, which offers
visitors an exciting nightlife aside from its clear waters.
For tourists interested in experiencing the
island’s mystical feel, the Laemsett Beach is the best choice. A number of eateries, Chinese stores, and wonderful
gift shops can be found within the beach area. Choengmon Beach, which lies near the Bophut Beach,
is also a famous recreational spot. There
is also the famous Maenam Beach, which offers peaceful background and perfect
for tourists who want privacy.
These breath-taking Koh Samui beaches make the
island more appealing to tourists. However
these are not the only Koh Samui attractions that travellers can enjoy while on
the island. Activities such as scuba
diving, fishing, sea canoeing, parasailing, and sea skiing are also a
must-try.
Tired of beaches? Why not try other activities such as Thai
cooking lessons or Thai boxing? How
about watching monkey shows or going for a ride on an elephant? These activities are something new and can
provide tourists with fun and excitement during the vacation.
The presence of significant landmarks can also
be enjoyed on this island. The Big Buddha
temple houses the golden Buddha idol measuring 12 meters in height. The Butterfly Garden/Sanctuary is another
popular site for tourists. The sanctuary
offers rare butterfly species, a museum of rare insect species, and a bee
house. The island’s Crocodile Farm is
not to be missed as well. At the
crocodile farm tourists can have a close encounter with several crocodile
species including the Caimans, saltwater crocodiles, and the Siam
crocodiles.
There are also other Koh Samui attractions that
are worth trying out. These include the
various rocks and rock formations, the Lamai Overlap Boulder Stone, Buddha’s
Secret Garden, the Snake Farm with its collection of Asia’s most frightening
and toxic snakes, and the Samui Aquarium & Zoo. Temples are also abundant in the island such
as the Hainan, the Hin Lad Waterfall, and the Laem Sor and Kaho Chedi
Pagodas.
Koh Samui is truly a top destination among travellers. With all the Samui beaches and
attractions, every tourist who visits the island will definitely keep coming
back for more.
