Ko Samui Vacations, Thailand

One of the famous island in Gulf of Thailnd located in Surat Thani province,south of Thailand. Koh samui is the third biggest island in Thailand, 21 kilometers at its width and 25 kilometers length. It is approximately 84 kilometers east of Surat Thani province and about 700 kilometers far from Bangkok. The district is subdivided into 7 tambon. In the past the islanders plant coconut and sell it for income so Koh Samui known as Coconut Island. In fact Tourist arrivals have been increasing steadily in recent years but it still maintain its charm. White sand beach, warm water so if you love to lay on the nature beach do not miss this islands.

There are a lot of places to see and things to do at Koh Samui and its neighbor islands. Travel to Koh Samui you will enjoy lay on the beautiful beach and enjoy nightlife along beach which quite easily be found. However, Samui is mostly visited by holiday-traveler and want away from busy city so the main attraction of Koh Samui is its white beach. After read a lot of information you may want to go there. The question is how to get there. The easiest way to visit Samui is by air, you can fly to Samui by Bangkok Airways from Suvarnabhumi Airport. But if you want spend more time on train also you can take train to Surat Thani and follow by ferry transfer to Koh Samui. Another you can take bus to Surat Thani and follow by ferry to Koh Samui. After you arrived at Samui the most popular way to get around is to hide motorcycle and ride it around. Due to road on Samui already developed compare with another island so no need to worry about the road. However, there are plenty of taxi on Koh Samui and songthaews (pick-up trucks) serve as taxi also.

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Things To Do and See in Ko Samui

Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai), Ko Samui
Attraction type: Religious site; Garden

Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks (Hin Yai / Hin Ta), Ko Samui
Any tour of the island will include these somewhat suggestive rock formations.
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Geological formation

Na Muang Waterfall, Ko Samui
Attraction type: Waterfall

Laem Sor Pagoda, Ko Samui
This beach-front chedi may be the most beautiful place on the island.
Attraction type: Religious site

Lamai Beach, Ko Samui
Attraction type: Beach