Koh Samui travel attractions: Koh Tao – meaning ‘Turtle Island’ – lives up to its name, being the scuba diving destination of choice in Thailand. The perfect white-sand beaches which ring the hilly 21 km² island are surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand. The vibrant coral reefs there are home to a wide range of exciting and colourful sea creatures, including turtles, naturally.
The list of Koh Samui’s attractions is surprisingly long as the island and its surroundings are full of places to go and things to see. If you’re interested in the intricate and symbolic Buddhist temple decor then you’ll be hard pressed to take in all of Samui’s ‘wats’ as there are many of them. Surrounding islands promise sun-filled days of exploration bliss while monkey shows, butterfly gardens and Samui Zoo cater to animal lovers’ tastes. The neighbouring Grandmother and Grandfather rocks near Lamai Beach are ribald reminders that Nature has a sense of humour while Samui’s waterfalls are the best way to get cooled off in the heat of the day. Out and out shows such as Christies transvestite cabaret are memorable and you can even indulge in a ‘normal’ activity such as going to the cinema. Enjoy your stay on Samui Island! Read even more info on Koh Samui Travel Tours.
Back in 1976 Nim Thongsuk started putting up many beautiful statues in the land that he and his family owned, the land is hidden away in the center of the island and surrounded by lush forests. The area is very peaceful and has a stream as well as a waterfall, a journey to the garden is a challenge as the road leading to it is very steep, if you have a four wheel drive you will be fine. From the top most point of the garden you can enjoy panoramic views over the island and take in all its splendor and beauty.
Other Thailand attractions: Bangkok is an extraordinary place to see. We will talk about Bangkok attractions and especially the Amphawa floating market. Dusit Palace is the name of the compound of Royal residences, constructed in European style between 1897 and 1901 for King Rama V. The most prominent building is the Vimanmek Mansion, built of golden teak wood. The world’s largest wooden mansion, it contains 31 exhibition rooms as well as the throne room, bathrooms and bedrooms. If you visit the Grand Palace before this one make sure you keep your ticket as it gives you free entry into the mansion.
The Ang Thong National Marine Park is visited by catching a boat that leaves from Koh Samui, it is an archipelago made of 42 islands sitting in the Gulf of Thailand. The area covers more than 100 square kilometers and consists of mountains, jungles and white sandy beaches, there are also coves, waterfalls and lakes to explore whilst on your trip. The area itself is protected and home to a wide variety of exotic creatures. You can choose to camp the night on one of the islands by hiring a tent during your tour. In the novel ‘The Beach’ Ang Thong was the location where the backpackers set up their secret camp, the movie however was filmed on Koh Phi Phi. Discover extra info at kohsamui.tours.