What's up guys!
We're here on Koh Samui, a beautiful paradise island here in Thailand.
In this video, we're going to show you the best things to do here!
So hope you enjoy it.
Koh Samui is located in the southern Gulf of Thailand.
It's the largest island of the Samui Archipelago and the second largest in the country.
Known for its palm-fringed beaches, mountainous interior landscape, wide range of entertainment
options, and spectacular accommodation, Koh Samui is one of the most popular destinations
to visit in Thailand.
And since it's the only island in the archipelago that has an airport, most travelers arriving
from Bangkok or abroad land here.
In this video, we highlight 10 top things to do in Koh Samui.
Now let's dive in!
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Koh Samui has a wide variety of beaches to choose from.
Chaweng Beach is the most popular one, with tons of attractions and nightlife surrounding
the beach area.
But if you're looking for tranquility, take a look at Lipa Noi in the west.
It has shallow waters and is perfect for families with kids or couples.
Choeng Mon is another relaxed beach.
Located in the north, it's home to fancy resorts and beach bars, making it a more exclusive
experience.
But our favorite beach in Koh Samui was Lamai, which is more relaxing than Chaweng but still
has lots of tourist facilities and entertainment.
One of our favorite attractions on the island is undoubtedly the Secret Buddha Garden.
Hidden high up in the hills in Koh Samui's center, this garden is filled with unique
statues and structures amid lush jungle surroundings.
It was originally created by Samui fruit farmer, who envisioned this place as an oasis to meditate
and relax in solitude.
Some of the adventure tours around Koh Samui stop at this garden as part of their itinerary.
But you can also just drive on your own.
Even though the garden isn't very big, it is definitely worth coming here because it's
very peaceful and it really blends in with the nature which is really nice.
In Koh Samui's interior you can find a variety of beautiful waterfalls.
The Na Muang 1 and Na Muang 2 waterfalls are the most popular ones, located within a short
reach of the Secret Buddha Garden.
Na Muang 1 is close to the parking lot and easily accessible on foot, while Na Muang
2 requires a short, steep hike if you want to get closer to the falls.
At both falls, it's possible to cool down in the refreshing pools.
If you don't feel comfortable driving to these attractions yourself, it's possible to go
on a half-day jeep tour and you can find more information on that via the link in the description
below the video.
At Lamai Beach, which is Koh Samui's second-largest resort area, you can find two distinctive
rock formations.
Discovered by locals years ago, these rocks were described as Grandma and Grandpa.
The story goes that an old couple was traveling to a neighboring province to see a man who
was suitable to marry their daughter.
But on the way, the boat ran into a storm and they died at sea.
The couple then turned into rocks as a symbol of their intentions.
Koh Samui is one of the many islands in the archipelago and it would be a shame not to
hop to another island at least once.
Koh Phangan and Koh Tao are sister islands of Koh Samui and you can easily visit them
on a boat tour.
While Koh Tao is a great place for diving and snorkeling, Koh Phangan is home to pristine
beaches and the famous Full Moon Party.
We included separate tour links to both islands in the description below the video.
But to be fair, both islands are incredible and definitely deserve more time than one
day if you can.
We also have another video all about Koh Phangan that shows the full beauty that the island
has to offer.
Located at the north coast of Koh Samui, Bophut Fisherman's Village is a beautiful walking
street filled with cafés, boutique shops, and restaurants.
This area was once home to a thriving fishing community and all the structures left today
are old wooden shop houses and narrow alleyways.
But what most tourists come for is its abundance of seafood options as well as the traditional
Friday Night Market.
This market is one of the Island's highlights and we'll describe it in more detail later
in this video.
Also, if you're looking for a tailor-made suit at a decent price, this is the perfect
area to do it.
Muay Thai is an important part of Thai culture that you should experience at least once in
Thailand.
Koh Samui offers Muay Thai boxing matches on almost every day of the week and the most
popular place to watch them is the Samui International Muay Thai Stadium in Chaweng.
Here, you can observe talented athletes in a battle during which they use a variety of
techniques.
Koh Samui has many temples scattered across the island.
Some of the most beautiful ones include the Stone Snake Temple in Lamai, the Chinese-Buddhist
Wat Plai Laem which is surrounded by a lake, and the Big Buddha temple which sits on a
small rocky island just north of Bophut.
As this temple is facing west, it's also a great area for the sunset.
So the sunset from the top of the Big Buddha is actually a little bit blocked, so it's
better to just come down to the road where you see these palm trees and you have a nice
open view.
A must-do day trip from Koh Samui is Ang Thong National Marine Park, an archipelago made
of 42 small islands.
It's possible to do this by speedboat or larger boat tour, and we chose to do the speedboat
option since they carry less people.
Generally, the first stop on any tour is for snorkeling where you'll find incredibly colorful
reefs and fish.
Then, the tour continues to the Emerald Lagoon where you climb to a viewpoint of the dramatic
cliffs surrounding the saltwater lake.
After some lunch on another island, it's time to explore the rocky walls from a kayak.
And at the end of the tour, you can either chill at the beach or hike to the top of the
biggest island in the park, providing spectacular views from above.
The hike is steep and takes about an hour and 15 minutes to complete the out-and-back
route, but it's well worth it.
We really enjoyed this day tour and left a link to the tour that we booked in the description
below the video [Music]
finally one of our favorite things to do in Koh Samui was to shop and eat at the Night
Market.
The most popular and authentic one is the Friday Night Market in Bophut Fisherman's
Village.
From 5 to 11 pm, the sidewalks are crammed with stalls selling local food as well as
beautiful handicrafts and souvenirs.
There's also live music at the central bar area to keep you entertained.
You absolutely can't miss the market if you're in Koh Samui on a Friday.
It's one of the tropical fruits that you should try at the market.
What's it called?
Mangosteen.
It's delicious.
If you're not on the island on Friday, it's still worth visiting other night markets such
as the Chaweng Night Market and the Lamai Night Plaza.
As a bonus, you should try to visit Koh Samui during the Songkron festival in mid-april.
This is Thailand's most famous festival and an important event in the Buddhist calendar
as it marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year.
People spray water from all angles to celebrate and you can join in by buying your own water
gun.
The water is meant to cleanse you of any bad luck or grievances from the year and blesses
you with fortune and good luck for the year to come.
And of course there are a few things to do in Koh Samui that we didn't mention.
We've included a list of those on the screen here for you.
If you're planning your Thailand trip, we recommend keeping things organized with our
interactive travel planner.
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We also included important links that you'll need for your Koh Samui trip in the description,
such as an interactive map with all the places we mentioned as well as where to stay and
eat.
We'll catch you on the next adventure!