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| Koh Samui Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see South of Lamai South of Lamai Morsan Koh Samui or Samui Island (in Thai language "Koh" means "Island") is in general considered as the second most beautiful tourism spot in Thailand. But those who want to enjoy the natural beauties with serene environment will be sceptic of this opinion. Koh Samui is simply the best place for them. Over the years it has attracted many foreigners, especially from Europe. It's interesting that many foreign travellers who came to Koh Samui just to pass vacation, couldn't avoid falling in love of its beauty. Eventually they settled there and this is reflected from a large number of foreign residents there. |
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| When we first wrote about Koh Samui in the mid 1980s we predicted that the
building of an airport on the island would forever change its character—and
not for the better. Well Samui has its airport and though there have been
some significant changes it’s still a very pleasant place to go. The only
people likely to complain are those who spent time there when it was in its
undeveloped state. Samui still has lovely clean beaches with magical
blue-green colored water and an idyllic atmosphere—it’s just that there are
now three to four times as many people enjoying it as before. Koh Samui is at 295 mile or 475 km south of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. _______Sights Edit This Grandfather's rock Grandfather's rock Morsan Grandfather and Grandmother rocks These rocks, not far from Lamai beach, are notorious for their slight resemblance to certain features of both male and femal anatomy. Contributors September 20, 2004 change by irishmist [Add Sight] Secret Buddha Garden Edit This This place is worth a visit. The "Secret Buddha Garden" (some people call it "magic garden") was built in the hills of Samui in the last couple of years. It is told that only man did it. The only way to get there is through the jungle, rivers and mountains by a four-wheel-drive jeep. The journey takes about 2 hours starting at the back of the Lamai temple and is only recommended for experienced "outdoor" drivers. If you want to go the "easy" way book the trip with a travel agency on the island. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Snake Farm Edit This Snake farm Snake farm photo by: Morsan If you have not visited the snake farm Ko Samui gives you a second chance. Shows featuring snakes indigenous to Samui as well as Centipede, Scorpion and Cock Fighting shows. Informative and entertaining. Follow the signs seen throughout the island. Show times are 11.00 and 14.00 everyday. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Hin Lad Waterfall Edit This Not correct season for water falls Not correct season for water falls photo by: Morsan The Waterfall is located two km south of Nathon Town. It is approx. a 3-4 kilometer walk down a country foot walk. In evergreen, rain forest setting with palms and creepers, the waterfall has several levels with a cool pool for a fresh water swim. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Na Muang Waterfall Edit This Na Muang Waterfall is situated 10 km south from Nathon at Ban Thurian. There are actually two waterfalls. Na Muang one is 18 meter high and can be reached by vehicle. Na Muang two is about 80 meters high and can only be reached by a 30 minute walk. These waterfalls are rated the most beautiful on Ko Samui island. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] zipcode: 2000 email: 1@1.com Na Tian Butterfly Garden Edit This The butterfly garden is located at the bottom of the hill south of the island. Apart from the numerous species of butterflies on display, there are also other interesting features in the garden, for example, the insect museum displaying rare insects from Thailand and other countries. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] _________Getting There Edit This There are many ways to get to Koh Samui. The easiest but the costliest way is to fly. There are direct flights from Bangkok and Phuket to Koh Samui. The second way is to use a comfortable train journey. For this you will have to go to Hualumphong Railway Station. To go to Hualumpong from Bangkok International Airport, you can take a taxi or can use Bus Number 29 or 39. The train journey finishes at Surat Thani. From Surat Thani you will have to go to the harbour to catch a ferry for a pleasant two-hour ride to the island. Another way is to use an ecstatic 11-hour bus ride from Bangkok to Surat Thani. For this you will have to go to Southern Bus Station . From Hualumphong Bus number 7 goes to Southern Bus Station. At Surat Thani, you will have to go for a ferry for a two-hour ride to the island. It will worth to mention that you will forget all hassles in the journey once you are in the island. [Add Global transport mode] Bangkok Airways flights to Koh Samui Edit This Bangkok Airways has flights from Bangkok to Samui at numerous times throughout the day. Bangkok Airways also operates flights to Koh Samui from Pattaya U-Tapao Airport, flights from Phuket to Koh Samui. International flights from Hong Kong to Koh Samui and also from Singapore. type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.bangkokair.com address: Koh Samui Thailand Thai Airways flights from Bangkok to Koh Samui Edit This Tha Airways flights from Bangkok to Koh Samui have just started with twice daily flights between Bangkok and Koh Samui type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.thaiair.com address: Bangkok and Koh Samui ________Day Trips Edit This I went to Thailand, but in relation to this section, Ko Samui with an Australian tour group. One of the day tours we did was a boat cruise in Ang Thong National Marine Park. You will stop off at 1 island, where you can have the opportunity to snorkel or kayak. Or you might also climb to where there is a great view of the water on this island- best to choose 2, and allow at least half an hour for the walk- maybe more. We then boarded the boat and had pork, rice and vegetables for lunch with lovely watermelon. Then on the 2nd island we went to, there was a sort of careful climb to another great sea view. It takes a bit of work to climb, but after 5-10 minutes you'll make it to the top. From here you can desend- not the way you came, to see some fish feeding off a reef. You'll also get a chance to see the emeral lake on the islands. If you are looking for a great snorkelling experience you won't get this- as there was nothing to see on the day I went, but that was due to the fact that there had recently been storms, but even so. Good fun, and fresh sea breezes, although in high season of tourism, the minute your boat leaves 1 island, about 30 secs later, another tourist boat will unload its passengers. That was a bit of a turn off, but the islands are clean and very scenic. ________Things to do Edit This Ang Thong national marine park Ang Thong national marine park Morsan When it gets too hot out on the beach just find a hammock in the shade of a seaside grove of coconut palms and watch the fishing boats float by. Or rent a bicycle or motorcycle for touring (a paved road circles the island). Or follow one of the hiking paths that lead inland to waterfalls. Look for the handsome Buddha attached to a temple at one end of the island. You can also dive among reefs off neighboring islands. If you visit on the weekend take the daylong cruise from the Na Thon pier to the Ang Thong National Marine Park. The park is a series of beautiful tropical isles with interesting rock formations and coral reefs. [Add Activity] Full Moon Party Edit This Once a month and also half moon parties now on a near by Island constant boats on the night, one of the biggest beach parties in Thailand and by now quite legendary. But beware use only lisenced boats and also don't buy drugs at the party as many tourists have found out quite often undercover police. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] |
