Travelling To Ko Samui? Here Are 9 Things To Do

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Situated in the Gulf of Thailand, visitors from across the world love to visit Ko Samui due to its clear blue seas and paradisal sands. This beautiful island is second most popular island destination of Thailand and appeals almost all types of travelers from suitcase-toting fortnighters to avid-travelers. Even after being a small island, can be circumnavigated in just a couple of hours by car or motorbike, it provides a variety of beaches and activities to do. This paradise island has something for everyone and you will try to fit everything in. To reach here, various airline services are provided and passengers can choose any airline to make reservations online, including Emirates airline tickets and reservations, et al. Below given are few things to be done if visiting Ko Samui:

1. Ang Thong National Marine Park

With thick jungle, towering limestone mountains and mangroves, Ang Thong is a group of 42 islands in the Gulf of Thailand. This protected area of more than 100 square kilometers, is home to a variety of wildlife and sea creatures. Diving, hiking, snorkeling, sailing and sea kayaking are the main activities ...
... to enjoy on its idyllic beaches.

2. Big Buddha

Built-in 1972 and locally known as Wat Phra Yai, Big Buddha temple is situated on a small rocky island. Its golden 12-meter seated Buddha statue can be seen from several kilometers and often first landmark that people see when arriving to Samui by airlines may it be in Emirates airlines business class or any other. The pose of the status is a symbol of purity, enlightenment and faithfulness.

3. Hin Ta and Hin Yai

Also known as Grandmother (Ta) and Grandfather (Yai) rocks, these are some fascinating rock formations on the South coast which looks like male and female genitalia. The view of the sea from the rocks is spectacular.

4. Na Muang Waterfall

Set in lush jungle, Na Muang waterfall is also known as Purple waterfalls due to striking purple shade of rock faces. Though there are several waterfalls, but Na Muang is most picturesque and the most popular place for families to swim and relax.

5. Mummy Monk at Wat Khunaram

Mummy Monk at Wat Khunaram offers an unusual sight of Thai culture. In 1973, monk Luong Pordaeng died in a meditative position, and since then his body has been on display. Worth mentioning aspect is that even after 30 years, monk’s body is not decayed.

6. Samui Aquarium with Tiger Show

This family oriented attraction offers close view to an array of colorful birds, marine life and exotic wildlife. However, the main attraction is leopards and Bengal tigers with which you can take photographs by paying extra.

7. Secret Buddha Garden

Hidden in high hills of Koh Samui’s interior, it offers majestic view of a variety of statues. Created by Nim Thongsuk – a Samui fruit farmer, these statues depict number of humans, animals and deities.

8. Snake Farm

In Snake Farm, visitors can get a close look of Thailand’s most poisonous and fearsome reptiles which will chill down one's spine. Visitors get a chance to touch some of snakes; and it is not for the faint-hearted.

9. Wat Plai Laem

This newly constructed colorful Buddhist temple has ornate art and 18-arm image of the Goddess of Mercy- Guanyin. This temple is surrounded by a lake with fishes in it; visitors who donate money to a temple are given food to feed the fishes.

To wrap up, you can visit this tranquil place throughout the year and experience postcard-perfect image of this tropical paradise.