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Lamai Beach is the second most
popular beach, located 10 km to south of Chaweng Beach. Along
the 4-km long coastline, creamy white sand beach lies parallel
with deep blue seawater. Although there is no coral reef to
decorate the sea, coconut-shaded beach portrays Lamai in
peaceful and natural look.
Southern Lamai Beach situates many
interesting rock formations and pools, especially the famous Hin
Ta and Hin Yai, literally meaning grandfather and grandmother
rocks. These renowned rocks are in Tambol Mared, Nakhon Sri
Thammarat Province. The folk tale of them has been told for
ages. Once upon a time, there was an old couple named Ta Kreng
and Yai Riam. They wanted to sail for proposing a daughter of Ta
Mong Lai for their son. When they reached Lamai Cape, the storm
occurred and hit their boat down. Their bodies were washed
ashore to create the rocks.
Not only natural attractions,
Lamai also draws charms of local open-air market and old
monastery, local museum and picturesque village scenes. Further
south on beach side of the main road, is Wat Silangu, one of two
golden pagodas on the island. This stunning spot features a
shimmering exterior with solemn look against backdrop of the
beauty of deep blue sea.
Lamai Beach homes a few smart
resorts, but full of budget accommodation which caters to
travelers on a shoestring. The beach also offers numerous
healing resorts, health centers and spas, bringing the northern
beach to be named 'Longevity Beach'. However, if you are looking
for a nice restaurant, it is better to go to Chaweng Beach,
taking only 20-minute drive.
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Maenam Beach
Maenam Beach is the first tourist
area of Samui, located from the ferry pier, midway between
Nathon, the commercial center and Chaweng Beach. You will be in
peace and relaxation with its crystal clear and warm waters as
well as long clean beach. Over here, there is an interesting
village settlement with a dominant Chinese influence and you can
see a lot of wooden shop houses with a Chinese flavor and a
small Chinese.The beach is quite deep and wavy. Resorts are
available. There are boat service to Koh Pha Ngan. The fare is
100 baht. The boat leaves the port at 12.00am. And it take about
40 minutes to get there.
From Maenam beach, you can take a
boat to neighboring Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, and Koh Nang Yuan.
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Chaweng
Beach
Chaweng Beach, Samui's biggest and
most popular beach, is a paradise of young travelers and
families alike. It features 7-long sandy beach and fascinating
coral reef stretching along the coastline.
Each part of the beach offers
different atmosphere. One wishing to stay in tranquility needs
to go to northern Chaweng Beach. On the contrary, middle Chaweng
Beach, the elbow of the bay, are always crowded while southern
end of the beach is the ideal beach for swimming.
Not far from the beach, there are
two small islands near the reef. After enjoying swimming, you
can choose to explore the nearest one by walking through shallow
water or go for snorkeling and kayaking at the second island
which is further out and larger.
Chaweng is the cosmopolitan resort
town which is full of accommodations, ranged from 200 - 10,000
bath, shops, bars, night-spots and restaurants. So you can enjoy
activities both daytime and nighttime.
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Choeng Mon
Beach
Choeng Mon is basically a stretch
of beach where the largest concentration of high class resorts
are based like the Tong Say Bay Hotel and Resort, The White
house and The Imperial Boat House can be found. Close to the
airport and with Chaweng at close distance, it's an ideal
location to enjoy both the tranquillity as well as the buzz.
West of Choeng Mon lies Big Buddha
Beach, famous for it's landmark - the enormous "golden" Big
Buddha statue, Secret Garden where the (in)crowd gathers on
Sunday afternoons for live music and barbeque, the trendy Big
Buddha Café or other great beach bars.
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Big Buddha
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Big Buddha, Samui's most famous landmark, is found on a very
small island northeast of Bophut. It is connected to the main
island by a small road. This golden statue is 12 meters tall and
sits atop a wide staircase decorated with dragons. At the foot
of the main building are many religious offering stands and
several nice golden statues, including a reclining Buddha. You
can donate some money by writing your name on a tile which will
become part of the floor, or have your good fortune told by a
5-Baht coin machine: set the machine according to your birthday
and you will be given a number; then look at the poster on the
wall to find the corresponding number and your fortune (written
in English also). Following Thai tradition, remove your shoes
before climbing the stairs to see the wonderful view of Bophut
Bay from the top. Like Bophut itself, this area remains a
peaceful and relaxing interlude from the bustle of Chaweng.
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Koh
Samui is not only the beach resort, but contains many
attractions such as the Waterfalls, Snake Farms, Pearl Farms,
Butterfly Garden, and etc.
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Hin Lad Waterfall
It is accessible by car and suitable for picnic and
relaxation. On both side of the road to waterfall are
langsat plantations. At the beginning of the year is a time
for havest. not far from the waterfall is the elephant camp.
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Namuang
Waterfall
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It is accessible by car. There
are restaurants and souvenir shops avaiable. The waterfall
is about 15 metres. It's pools are emerrald. In the
afternoon the rainbow will appear.
Namuang Song Waterfall
It is near Nammuang Waterfall. The current is quite
strong. The tourists have to go on foot and it takes about
30 minutes. Before reaching the waterfall, the tourists will
pass by the elephants camp and coconut plantations. The
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It is accessible by car. There are
restaurants and souvenir shops avaiable. The waterfall is about
15 metres. It's pools are emerrald. In the afternoon the rainbow
will appear.
Namuang Song Waterfall
It is near Nammuang Waterfall. The current is quite
strong. The tourists have to go on foot and it takes about 30
minutes. Before reaching the waterfall, the tourists will pass
by the elephants camp and coconut plantations. The highest point
of the water fall is diveided naturally into two sections.
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Snake farm
It is located in Taling Ngam Beach; the shows feature snakes
indigenous to SamuiIsland, as well as some of the more poisonous
and scarier species found throughout Asia. Included are displays
of centipedes and scorpions, as well as demonstrations of the
famous Thai Cock Fighting show.
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Naga Pearl Farm
This is where you can discover how pearls are cultured, a
30-minute-boat-ride from Thong Krut Beach. There are lots of
pearl shops offering many varieties of pearl products as well as
special local handicrafts. It is a good idea to go shopping
here.
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Butterfly
Garden:
A must for all visitors. The garden houses numerous species of
butterflies, including the rare and endangered species.
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Golf Course from
Santiburi Samui Country Club
Located along the hills on the
north coast of Koh Samui. It lies lengthwise along the coast
with its highest point and lowest point of 290 meters and 30
meters, respectively altitude which results in deep slope down
toward the ocean where the hills allows a panoramic view of the
Island, the North Coast, and the Horizon which are such
invaluable beauty blessed by nature.
This golf course is the first and
only golf course on the island that is designed to meet
international golf course standards. It fits in harmoniously
with the rolling contour of the hills and blends perfectly with
the beauty of the coconut mangroves and the surrounding nature.
Its design concept has been envisioned as international,
entertaining an intriguing - truly one of the most beautiful
golf courses in the region.
The Santiburi Resort & Spa
complements one's visit to Koh Samui. It is acclaimed as one of
Asia's finest resorts, truly "a journey of the senses". Set
amidst 23 acres of lush tropical gardens by Mae Nam Beach, it is
a year round paradise.
Santiburi Resort, located on Mae
Nam Beach in Koh Samui, is delighted to present Santiburi Samui
Country Club which is nestled in the worlds largest coconut
garden on the hills above the north coast.
The island's only golf course
commands a stunning panoramic ocean view encompassing the beach
of Mae Nam and the island of Koh Pha Ngan, Breathtaking views
can be seen from the perfectly appointed clubhouse as well as
from 14 of the 18 holes of this championship course.
Advice Programe Tour
Samui Safari : Half Day Trip
Travel to Siam Safari Camp for elephant riding and enjoy the
different perspective from the top of the biggest land animal; see
monkey training for coconut harvesting, ox-carts with water buffalo
and a presentation of Thai herbs. A 4WD will take you to the hills
for a view over Koh Samui, swim at a waterfall and enjoy a Thai
lunch or dinner.
Samui Island Tour
: One Day Trip
The tour starts with a visit at Big Buddha on the island of Koh Fan
and then enjoy a view over Chaweng Beach before driving to Lamai
Beach to see the 2 rock formations of "Hinta & Hinyai", grandfather
and grand mother rocks. Afterwards, visit Wat Kunaram before going
to see monkeys harvesting coconuts - and taste this delicious fruit.
After lunch, continue to Namuang waterfall and take a swim before
going to the snake farm and learning about the island's fauna. End
the trip seeing Nathon before returning to the hotel.
There are many
tourist attractions such as
elephant trekking in the jungle, diving .Thai boxing ,massage
and sauna, golf practise, gokarts, buffalo fighting,monkey theatre,
crocodile ,snake or butterfly farms , tropical aquarium
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