Around the island
Koh Samui covers an area of 247 km² and its hinterland is characterized by spectacular granite boulders and limestone hills, fully covered by evergreen tropical forest and palm trees.
Samui's hinterland
Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai)
Big Buddha Temple or Wat Phra Yai is Samui's most popular temple: seventy-three steps and you're in front the 12-metre tall Buddha golden statue, overlooking Bang Rak Bay.
Might it isn't the cheapest place to shopping in Samui but around the temple there are many small shops, art crafts and islans souvenirs.
Big Buddha golden statue
Grandfather & Grandmother Rocks
Grandfather & Grandmother Rocks (HIn Ta & Hin Yai) are spectacular granite boulders located on the souhtern point of Lamai Beach. These two rocks have been naturally crafted by the elements to resemble male and female genitalia.
HIn Ta & Hin Yai is a well known tourist attraction and it offers a beautiful view of Lamai Beach.
Grandfather's Rock, Lamai
Khao Yai
Khao Yai - Yai in Thai it means Big - is Samui's highest peak with 635 meters above the sea level.
Panorama from Khao Yai viewpoint
Here the climate is similar to the north of Thailand and there are some amazing places to see:
Magic Garden
Magic Garden
Paradise Park Farm
Parrot at Paradise Park Farm
Island's southwest
Visiting the undeveloped Samui's south-west you can discover the real island beauty: unspoiled white sandy beaches with crystal waters, surrounded by palms trees almost to the sea line, far away from the major tourist centers...
Elephant Gate, Taling Ngam
Beach at Laem Sor
Thong Krut, Taling Ngam, Lipa Noi are the best places to catch a romantic sunset on Samui, overlooking the Five Islands and Ang Thong National Marine Park.
This area is characterized by traditional fishing villages and their colorful long tail boats. There are also many
Thai restaurants, offering fresh and cheap seafood.
Long Tails in Thong Krut
Tropical fruits
Nathon
Nathon is Samui's administrative centre and island main pier to the main land. Municipality and government offices as well as Tourist Police, Immigration Office and Bank headoffices are located here.
Nathon centre
Nathon probably offers the best-value shopping options on Samui.
Shopping in Nathon
