Lamai Beach

Lamai Beach.

Lamai Not far as long as Chaweng but more quite and some people would say charming. The Southern part of the beach is somehow more inviting than the Northern, because there are not so much stones and corals there. Lamai is located in South-East of Samui, about 10 kilometers South of Chaweng. A little North of Lamai you will find Ao Tong Takian beach. It has became rather popular, and a few resorts are located there.

Note : Info from http://www.kohsamui.org

Chaweng Beach.

Chaweng Beach.

Chaweng A 7 km long beach in the North-East of Samui. The most well-known and developed, but also one of the best. You can rent anything from a simple bungalows to a five star hotel room here. There are plenty of high standard resorts here. The sand is invitingly white, but it can be a lot of people here, especially at high season.

Note : Info from http://www.kohsamui.org

Beaches.

Most beaches has white sand and are fringed with coconut palms. Many resorts and hotels are located just a couple of meters from the beach. The most popular are :

1. Chaweng Beach
2. Lamai Beach
3. Maenam Beach
4. Big Buddha Beach
5. Bo Phut Beach
6. Etc.

Big Buddha.

Big Buddha.

Wat Phra Yai is a more than 12 meter tall Buddha statue, first built in 1972. It is located on a small island but today connected with main land with a bridge. Please show respect and wear proper clothes and shoes while visiting. This is not just a tourist attraction, but also an important Buddhist symbol for the local Thai people here. In 2005 and 2006, Big Buddha has been extended with a Dharma wheel and a traditional Suphannahong boat.

Note : Info from http://www.kohsamui.org

Hin Ta Hin Yai.

Hin Ta Hin Yai.

The grandfather and grandmother rocks located on South Lamai beach.

Note : Info from http://www.kohsamui.org

Waterfalls.

Waterfalls.

To be honest, you will not find a "Niagara looking" waterfall on Samui, but it can be a nice experience anyway.

- Na Muang waterfall is located about 10 km south of Nathon. It is about 80 m high. You have to walk for a while to get here.

- Hin Lad waterfall is located 2 km south of Nathon Town. Take a walk in the forest and enjoy a soft drink or why not a refreshing Thai beer afterwards.

Note : Info from http://www.kohsamui.org

Samui attractions.

Koh Samui is not a place where you will find the "most famous" Buddhist wats (temples) or statues etc. I would prefer Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Chaing Mai, Sukhothai or Ayuthaya. And if you are looking for really big hotels and a busy nightlife, I would prefer Patong beach in Phuket or maybe Pattaya. But Koh Samui is perfect if you want a place without really big hotels, resorts and discotheques, but where you still can find great beaches, places to eat, bars and even a couple of fine nightclubs. Most people who has visit Koh Samui wants to come back and some returns again and again and...

1. Waterfalls
2. Big Buddha
3. Hin Ta Hin Yai
4. Beaches
5. Respect Thai culture
6. Nightlife and bars
7. etc.