Location: Ko Samui
Top Things to do in Ko Samui
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province
Koh Samui was once a Thai fishing community, and that charming sensibility is still present today. Spending time in Bophut is a wonderful way to soak up local culture; the beachy village restaurants and pubs are perfect spots to experience the sunset. There aren’t many other places where you can bask in the camp of a cabaret show and the solemnity of a Buddhist temple. As far as the latter goes, Wat Plai Laem is a magnificent vision of gilded red rooftops and a massive spindly-armed statue of Guanyin.
Restaurants in Ko Samui
1. Samui International Meditation Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
World peace Samui meditation center is open daily for free meditation course daily from 19.00hrs-20.30hrs. For both Thai and in English version. No fee involving only when you wish to donate is up to your convenience.
Reviewed By liag_11
The Koh Samui Meditation Center is a must visit place. Their evening guided meditation sessions are absolutely amazing. There is enough information to understand and be comfortable for a beginner and for someone who has been actively practicing mediation for a while. Before visiting the center, I meditated only for 10 - 15 minutes a day and always felt an urge to finish my practice. However, after my 50 minute meditation @Koh Samui Center, I could not believe that the time flew by so quickly. I feel that the techniques that I have learned there will help me to improve my ability to focus and extend the practice time even more.
2. Thong Takhian Beach (Silver Beach)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 983 reviews
Reviewed By AlexOstia - London, United Kingdom
I came to Thong Takian to kill two days on a beach before I started a photo assignment on the island. All I wanted was a simple, clean room with a comfortable bed and a nice beach to decompress on after a long flight from London. Thong Takian nailed it. The staff are super friendly, the beach is wonderful and the little beachside restaurant was perfect. The coffee is amazing, even by my well traveled and snobby standards. Oh, the Thai food is good too. One thing I wouldn’t recommend is the sausages for breakfast. It’s one of those countries that just doesn’t do sausages or bacon properly. I would definitely come back here. Hopefully with more time and a stunning woman.
3. Bang Po Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By january1101 - Sydney, Australia
I’ve been to Lamai, Chaweng and Bang Po - Bang Po really stood out for me compared to the others. Both Chaweng and Lamai are very touristy, the sand colour is yellow. Bang Po is far quieter, less touristy, more secluded and the sand is whiter. The ocean colour is teal and the water is very warm with no waves
4. Lamai Sunday Nightmarket
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 614 reviews
Reviewed By X1622QJsuem
Although very busy, the markets had a great vibe with many cheap food and drink options. Lots of stalls with local goods as well. Good night out.
5. Pagoda Khao Hua Jook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By seeingtheworldslkc81 - Sydney, Australia
We made the time to stop here and it was great. Easy to get to from Chewang on scooters and simple to park at the top. Stairs are pretty easy to walk up and once at the top the views are amazing. As other have said go easy before the tours or go Late once everyone has finished for the day. Highly recommended.
6. Wat Sila Ngu Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By klingermann - Berlin, Germany
Wat Sila Ngu Temple or Wat Ratchathammaram is situated on a steep coast by the ring road on the way from Lamai Beach to the settlement Hua Thanon. It is very easy to notice from the road: it catches your eye with its new building – a temple of terracotta colour. The walls and the roof of this ‘terracotta’ temple are embellished with bas-reliefs and thoroughly executed sculptures. But wait until you go inside! There is Rahu, eating up the sun, above the entrance, sneaking up on you. On the left – sea demons are sticking out their heads from stormy waves and huge fish is swallowing someone. On the right – the warriors of the God of apes Hanuman are fighting. And on a carved wooden shutter, there is a man-warrior is leaving for the jungle on a huge wild boar. The walls and the ceiling come to life just before your eyes, something important and magical is going on each square centimeter. As for the rest, it is gloomy and empty here. The only exception is big Buddha, painted in imitation of gold, he sits in farthest corner of the temple on the base, made of carved ceramics. They haven’t removed a polyethylene cover from him yet.
7. Maenam Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,415 reviews
Reviewed By ceylonsoul - Singapore, Singapore
Not as popular as the upbeat Chaweng, but that's exactly the charm of this place - nice, quiet and truly cozy! The sand is not as fine, but not a problem for me here. It's definitely worth the time here for the calm waters, the views of the beautiful Koh Phangan in the distance surrounded by hues of turquoise blue (on a sunny day).
8. Malibu beach
9. Coral Cove Beach
10. Wat Namtok Hinlad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By TheTravellingScot4 - Bangkok, Thailand
I went here during covid and had the place to myself all day. The hike is pretty good. Takes around 30 minutes of you have a decent pace but like all hikes in Thailand it gets hot so bring plenty water and your swimming gear! The waterfalls were pretty good and the pools nice and cool for swimming. Explore the whole area and enjoy some climbing!
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