Say Hi Thailand

Popular check-in points

Search for places to visit in Thailand

Koh Samui attractions, the most popular summer destinations on Koh Samui | Surat Thani

Koh Samui attractions, the most popular summer destinations on Koh Samui | Surat Thani Koh Samui attractions (Koh Samui) The most popular summer trip on Koh Samui | Surat Thani
1. Chaweng Beach
The most popular beach on Koh Samui
Chaweng Beach is the most popular beach on Koh Samui because it is the longest and most beautiful beach on Koh Samui, with a length of 6 kilometers. It is also a beach with fine white sand and clear water for swimming and sunbathing. There are also many shops, restaurants, hotels, and beautiful accommodations by the sea. For those who like a lively atmosphere
Address: Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/ipHUMusy2VTQmcYn9
Open for visits: You can visit all day long
2. Lamai Beach
Lamai Beach, Koh Samui attractions, Surat Thani travel
Address: Koh Samui District Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/u2yPSsvMKv1zTkg17
Open for visits: You can visit all day long
3. Wat Phra Yai, Koh Fan
Koh Samui attractions Wat Phra Yai, Koh Fan
Wat Phra Yai is another famous tourist attraction. Inside the temple is the Big Buddha or Phra Phuttha Khodom, built since 1972. It is a Buddha in the Mara-Vijaya posture, which is the largest Buddha image in the South. Both Koh Samui residents and tourists like to pay homage to the Big Buddha for good fortune. In addition, from the top, you can also see the view of Koh Phangan and Bo Phut Beach.
Address: Tambon Bo Phut, Koh Samui District Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/uvnjpyQGWocTU4Rp9
Open for viewing: 06.00-18.00 hrs.
4. Hin Ta Hin Yai
Hin Ta Hin Yai, Koh Samui, Surat Thani attractions
Hin Ta Hin Yai stands out on Lamai Beach. It is a large rock formation that has a strange shape similar to human organs, hence the name "Hin Ta Hin Yai". This is another popular tourist attraction on Koh Samui, formed by a natural phenomenon of granite rocks eroded by seawater and heat, forming strangely shaped rock formations.
Address: Village 3, Maret Subdistrict, Koh Samui District Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/QbPeFsuUkrD4E1rp7
Open for visits: You can visit all day long
5. Bo Phut Walking Street or Fisherman Village
Bo Phut Walking Street or Fisherman Village is another charming old area on Koh Samui. It used to be a fishing village, but now it has been transformed into a tourist attraction, but it still maintains its original style. Both old wooden houses have become shops and many fresh seafood restaurants, adding color to Koh Samui. It is a small street that runs parallel to Bo Phut Beach. Fisherman's Village Walking Street opens from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. every Friday night.
Address: Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/q1aKkNjG6GW1SmqC8
Open for visit: Friday 17.30-22.30
6. Namtok Na Muang 1
In addition to the sea and beautiful beaches on Koh Samui, here there is also Namtok Na Muang to cool down and relieve the heat. This place is divided into Namtok Na Muang 1 and Namtok Na Muang 2. We recommend visiting Namtok Na Muang 1 because it is more convenient to travel and less dangerous. But if you want an adventure, try visiting Namtok Na Muang 2, which is higher but more beautiful and takes about 30 minutes to walk from Namtok Na Muang 1.
At the bottom of Namtok Na Muang, there is a small pool where tourists can swim. It is shady with large trees, making it very refreshing. Nearby, there are restaurants and souvenir shops, as well as beautiful corners for taking pictures. Another interesting activity is riding an elephant to see the beautiful view. of the forest around the waterfall.
Address: Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/bZuaEVU2iKLuX3Wo6
Open for visits: 08.00-17.00 hrs.
7. Lad Ko Viewpoint
Another place to visit on Koh Samui that you must not miss is Lad Ko Viewpoint. It is a beautiful viewpoint of the mountains and the sea. There is also a path down to the rocks below, so that tourists can fully enjoy the view and feel the foam of the waves hitting the rocks. This makes this another beautiful photo spot on Koh Samui that you definitely cannot miss.
Address: Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/D7ebbvUZn44jzT2p6
Open for visits: You can visit all day long
8. Guan Yu Shrine or Shrine in front of the camp
In front of the camp - Head of the road
Guan Yu Shrine or Shrine in front of the camp is a large shrine with the largest statue of the god Guan Yu in Thailand. It is enshrined in the front yard, with a height of 16 meters. It is an important place that locals respect and worship. They like to go to pray for success in life. Tourists also like to pray for good luck to the god Guan Yu.
Address: Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/XKi1J34ahvwaGxBdA
Open for visits: 08.00-18.00 hrs.
9. Wat Phra Chedi Laem Sor
Koh Samui attractions Wat Phra Chedi Laem Sor
Wat Phra Chedi Laem Sor is the only temple located by the sea on Koh Samui. The Laem Sor Chedi is in Srivijaya style and was built by Luang Pho Daeng Tissa, a monk with high spiritual power and is highly respected by the people of Koh Samui. In addition, the chedi enshrines the relics of the Lord Buddha, making it a place of worship for the people of Koh Samui and Surat Thani.
Address: 99/9 Laem Set Road, Na Mueang Subdistrict, Koh Samui District Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/a68wtUKYjFt9HvDr6
Open for visits: 08.00-17.00 hrs.
10. Koh Madsum, Koh Moo
Koh Samui attractions, Koh Madsum, Koh Moo, the Bahamas of Thailand
Who would have thought that near Koh Samui, our home, there would be the Bahamas of Thailand at Koh Madsum or Koh Moo? This is a small island, allowing tourists to walk from one side of the island to the other.
Koh Samui attractions, Koh Madsum, Koh Moo, the Bahamas of Thailand
The similarity to the Bahamas does not come from anywhere, but from Koh Madsum, there is a pig, Ood, waiting to welcome you on the beach. Make many people say that this is the Bahamas of Thailand. The sea water is beautiful and clear. Plus, there are pigs to take pictures with.
Address: 18 Moo 2, Taling Ngam, Koh Madsum, Koh Samui, Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/LH398EJukrSgmBot5
Open for visits: You can visit the island according to the tour company's boat schedule.
11. Koh Wua Talap
Another island that is not far from Koh Samui. It can be said that it is a must-visit place if you visit Koh Samui, which is Koh Wua Talap. Here, there is a beautiful white sand beach that is very suitable for swimming. In addition, there is a highlight that you can't miss, which is Pha Chan Charat Viewpoint. From this point, we can see the Ang Thong Islands lined up in a long line on the blue water. It is very magnificent.
Koh Samui, Surat Thani attractions, Koh Wua Talap
Address: Tambon Ang Thong, Koh Samui District Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/GFzqXUvdKzEMRQcc6
Open for visit: You can visit the island according to the tour company's boat schedule
12. Talay Nai, Koh Mae Koh
Talay Nai, Koh Samui, Surat Thani travel
Let's go Unseen with the beautiful emerald green sea at Talay Nai, Koh Mae Koh. We can take a boat from various tour companies from Koh Samui to here. In front of the island is a beautiful white sand beach. And the highlight that you must see is "Talay Nai", which is surrounded by steep mountains and cliffs. And the shape of a basin makes the sea here a beautiful green.
Talay Nai, Koh Samui, Surat Thani travel
Address: Koh Samui District Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/KVbu6UmN3m8isuby6
Open for visit: You can visit the island according to the tour company's boat schedule
13. Bo Phut Beach
Bo Phut Beach is a beach that is very famous for its fresh seafood. This is because it is home to the oldest fishing community on Koh Samui. Although this is the longest beach on Koh Samui, it may not be very beautiful. Therefore, tourists like to come here to do water sports or go on fishing tours because the waves are calm. You can also take a leisurely walk and experience the atmosphere of the way of life.
Address: Koh Samui District Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/ArNzyhPswsRQMGFi6
Open for visits: You can visit all day long
14. Wat Samret, Koh Samui
Wat Samret, Koh Samui, just the name alone is worth a visit. Of course, you can go to worship, pray for success, and have your wishes come true here. Wat Samret is an old temple on Koh Samui that still preserves the architectural style that combines Thai and Chinese architecture as completely as possible. It is assumed that it was built during the reign of Khrua Phut Son during the late Ayutthaya period. Therefore, it is a temple with many ancient sites and artifacts to see.
What you must see when you come to Wat Samret is the old chapel, which enshrines more than 50 ancient stucco Buddha images. There is also an old pagoda from the Srivijaya period, which is carved entirely from golden teakwood. In the chapel, there is Phra Sila Wong, a beautiful white jade Buddha image in the Burmese style, of which there are only 4 in Thailand.
Address: Village No. 5, Maret Subdistrict, Koh Samui District Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/f38cD6HWdWq7Aqm87
Open for viewing: 08.00-18.00 hrs.
15. Lipa Noi Beach
For those who want a peaceful atmosphere of the sea, not crowded, we invite you to chill at Lipa Noi Beach, a beach that still has a lot of nature on Koh Samui. This place is quiet, the sea is beautiful, the sand is fine, suitable for a picnic by the sea.
Address: Lipa Noi Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/1Xza5tyxshTnzG7N7
Open for viewing: You can visit all day long.