Location: Ko Samui
Top Things to do in Ko Samui
What to do and see in Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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. Amazing Elephant Dung Paper
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
If you are looking for an amazing activity for your family or lover, come visit us at "AMAZING ELEPHANT DUNG PAPER"
Reviewed By C7495BPraymondt
The elephants,champagne and yo-yo were really friendly and enjoyed the feeding we gave them.it was a very interesting talk to the owner who’s vision is to bring another 20 elephants to the sanctuary from the north which are being used for entertainment and let them enjoy retirement.his other idea is he wants to make enough money from the poo paper to build a elephant hospital on the property. This was a great experience and his passion is for every one to see.
2. Pagoda Khao Hua Jook
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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.
3. Wat Sila Ngu Temple
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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.
4. Overlap Stone
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By ceylonsoul - Singapore, Singapore
Quite fun finding my way up, only for our car to be stopped half way on a steep hill because it could not go further... So, we had to detour and find a spot to park down the hill then make our way up by walking. Fortunate, myself and companion had runners brought anyway for such scenario, so walking up to the viewpoint was no difficulty- in fact, an exercise that we needed.. Arrived up there with small thb20 entrance fee, and the view was all worth it, especially the fact that we were the only group up there early in the morning. Would've been a spectacular sight to catch the sunrise if we made it earlier.. Still, the weather was great and the view was spectacular. We could see the red clay temple below and mainland visibly from up there. Very photogenic spot and viewpoint.
5. Wat Khunaram (Mummified Monk)
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4.0 based on 736 reviews
Reviewed By laurena277 - Darlington, United Kingdom
Honestly this is just an amazing place, we stood there completely in awe of the mummified monk & his story. It really is a once in a lifetime experience so i say VISIT! Its a highly respectful place with local Thai’s coming to worship as well as actual Monk’s so ladies please be respectful and cover legs and shoulders, you can buy a sarong really cheap in the markets and they are just handy to have in your bag.
6. Hin Lad Waterfall
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4.0 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By craiggW7143ST - Melbourne, Australia
The initial pool and temple area near the carpark are quite nice but you will be rewarded if you continue on and climb to the falls. It takes about half an hour to walk and I’d suggest runners because its rocky and a bit slippery. We’re in our mid-50’s with reasonable fitness and the climb is no issue. For the whole way you are surrounded by rainforest and jungle with very few signs of human activity and very little rubbish. Eventually you will reach a wide pool with a sandy shore but continue on for another few minutes to reach the actual falls. There are two large rockpools where you can swim and for most of the time there we had the place to ourselves and didn’t see anyone else. The falls themselves, the large boulders along the riverbed and lush jungle make for a pretty impressive landscape As a bonus there’s a little bar on the way where you can get stop for a drink on the way back.
7. Wat Samut Tharam
8. Pagoda Laem Sor Temple
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4.0 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By lenkavonhinterdorf
It is nice to add visiting the Laem Sor Pagoda when going to see Wat Khao Chedi. They are close to each other and when going past the Pagoda in the course of the beach, there is a nice secluded beach bar and restaurant with hammocks and solid meal and good cocktails! :)
9. Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks
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3.5 based on 3,663 reviews
Reviewed By 429carolynn - Mermaid Beach, Australia
I had heard of the Rocks but wasn’t too sure what they were all about. Hin Ta and Hin Yai, some fascinating rock formations on Koh Samui’s south coast, have been a source of mirth and wonder on the island since they were discovered by the locals many years ago. Art often imitates Nature, but less common is Nature imitating Art, especially the Art of the Ribald. But in Thailand anything is possible and these rocks, known as Grandpa (Ta) and Grandma (Yai), look, respectively, like male and female genitalia. Set on the rocky coastline between Lamai and Hua Thanon, Hin Ta and Hin Yai raise indulgent chuckles or embarrassed titters from those who go to see them. This unusual and titillating sight has, naturally, given rise to a legend explaining how the rocks came into being
