Koh Samui destination guide from Domestic Flights Thailand. What
to see and do in Koh Samui. Includes all domestic flight schedules.
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Koh Samui is the second largest island in Thailand after Phuket and lies
off the coast of Surat Thani province. The island group is principally
known for Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan, however the group of islands
actually count more than 70. If you are a sun worshipper then you will love
Koh Samui beaches, but if you venture further afield you will find the
province has an abundance of fertile forests, great beaches, waterfalls and
offshore islands. Where you stay on the island depends on what type of
holiday you are after, if it is action, then head to Chaweng on the east
coast, this is the most popular beach with an array of accommodation,
restaurants and activities. Lamai Beach is similar but a little quieter; on
the north coast the beaches of Bophut and Mae Name are calm and peaceful
places to chill out.
Wat Bophut is a pleasant place to visit due to the spacious park full
of palm trees to find shade under, traditional wooden houses and temples; At
Wat Kiri Wongkaram you can take a peek at the mummified body of the
highly respected Buddhist monk Loung Por Ruam, who has lain there for the
past 25 years; Samui's most prominent landmark is Big Buddha who
resides at the top of a staircase adorned with dragons. The golden statue is
pretty impressive standing at 12 meters. You can make a donation by writing
your name on a tile that will be incorporated into the floor or have your
fortune told by a 5 Baht coin machine! If you have had your fair share of
wats then take a trip to Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo, the aquarium
has many local varieties of coral fishes, giant cat fishes and leopard and
black tip sharks. They also have shows with different types of birds,
amongst them parrots, sea hawks and eagles perform comical tricks; If you
are a nature lover seek out Namuang Falls, there are two waterfalls,
Na Muang, which is 18 meters high and Na Muang Two, which is about 80 meters
high, the waterfalls are the most scenic on the island and a great place to
have a picnic; Hin Ta & Hin Yai are unusual rock formations
also known as ‘Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks’. They are popular due to
their close resemblance to male and female genitals, there is a local tale
describing the rocks existence on the island that an old couple's boat was
ship wrecked and sunk in the bay, their bodies washed ashore and created
these strange rocks; The Secret Buddha Gardens are hidden in the
hills of Samui there are several statues, temples and waterfalls, all of
which were built by one man over the last 20 years. Check it out before you
visit as the location is difficult to reach. Another out of reach
destination but worth the trip is the Mountain View Point on the west
coast; the highest point reaches 467m. You can always book a tour through
one of the travel shops who will take you up there by land rover.
Koh Samui and the neighbouring smaller island of Koh Tao have great
diving opportunities and the area is a popular dive training center for the
South East Asia region. To reach some of the better dive spots you have to
go by boat, but a day trip can also give excellent diving trips, numerous
reefs are sited off the island's shores. There is a multitude of dive shops
located all over the island who can book trips whether you are just looking
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Flights schedules from Koh Samui:
Koh Samui to Bangkok
Koh Samui to Chiang Mai
Koh Samui to Krabi
Koh Samui to Pattaya (Utapao)
Koh Samui to Phuket
Flight schedules to Koh Samui:
Bangkok to Koh Samui
Chiang Mai to Koh Samui
Krabi to Koh Samui
Pattaya (Utapao) to Koh Samui
Phuket to Koh Samui |
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