Culture of Ko Samui. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Kho Samui landmarks are mostly unique religious buildings and constructions, nature sites and attractions as well as museums visiting of which will be of great interest to all tourists without exception. One of the most beautiful architectural constructions of the island is the Laem Sor pagoda. Being located on a scenic beach the construction looks just amazing. The main finishing material used in pagoda setting was small plates of gold color. The pagoda gets its most impressive look in bright sunny weather when the plates are shining reflecting the beams of the sun.
1. Tourists should avoid drinking tap water and use only bottled water for drinking and cooking foods. The bottled water can be bought in any grocery store and supermarket. One should not … Open
The main beach of Koh Samui is Chaweng Beach. It remains the most lively and attractive place for tourists for the last 20 years. That’s a very picturesque and charming beach with … Open
However this landmark is of great popularity among curious tourists as local monks consider the statue to be one of the most sacred relics of the island. The Wat Sumret Temple is considered to be one of the most beautiful constructions on the destination attracting many tourists to embrace its grandness and charm. The Wat Phra Yai Temple keeps the greatest Buddha statue of the island. The 12-meter height gold image of god is visible from away of several kilometers from the temple.
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Unique spots in Ko Samui and near
Koh Tao
From the series “The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Ko Samui center - 69 km.
Thailand has the wonderfully beautiful, attractive islands that are also worth seeing for curious tourists. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Tao Island is named after the giant tortoises living next to the island. One of the main secrets of the Thai island are the tiny gulfs and the hard-to-access beaches, which can only be reached by the off-road vehicle. As soon as you can find a better place for quiet recreation and enjoyment of nature nearby. …
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Ko Samui
Landmarks of culture on Ko Samui map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Ko Samui. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Ko Samui: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Ko Samui. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!