Koh SamuiThings To Do

01

Chaweng Beach

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Chaweng Beach curves along Koh Samui with long white sand, bright water, and leaning palms. The sea looks shallow and glassy near shore, while soft waves keep the beach lively. Small offshore islets and reef lines add shape to the wide blue view.

02

Lamai Beach

attraction
SWIMMING
Maps

Lamai Beach curves along Koh Samui’s southeast coast with pale gold sand and clear warm water. Coconut palms lean over the shore, while smooth granite rocks break the surf near the southern end. The mood feels easy and open, with space to swim, walk, and watch the light change.

03

Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai)

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

A huge golden Buddha sits above the sea on a small rocky island. Red and green naga rails climb the stairs. Temple bells ring in the warm salt air.

04

Fisherman's Village

attraction
SIGHTSEEING, SHOPPING
Maps

Fisherman's Village runs along a narrow beach road in Bophut. Old wooden shopfronts, red lanterns, soft sand, and calm bay water give the area a warm, easy glow.

05

Ang Thong National Marine Park

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

This marine park features forty-two tropical islands with jagged limestone cliffs. Crystal clear waters surround the white sandy beaches and hidden lagoons. Large palm trees sway gently in the warm ocean breeze. It feels like a peaceful paradise tucked away from the busy world.

06

Na Muang Waterfall 1

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Na Muang Waterfall 1 drops through thick green jungle into a cool rock pool. Pale water slides over dark purple stone, with palms and vines crowding the edges. The air feels damp, shaded, and full of moving water.

07

Na Muang Waterfall 2

attraction
HIKING
Maps

Na Muang Waterfall 2 falls through deep green forest on Koh Samui’s inland slopes. Water breaks over dark granite ledges, then gathers in clear pools below. The air feels cool, shaded, and alive with spray and leaves.

08

Secret Buddha Garden

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Secret Buddha Garden rests high in Koh Samui's green interior, wrapped in cool jungle shade. Stone Buddhas, angels, animals, and musicians appear beside ferns, roots, and mossy steps. A small stream moves through the rocks, softening the silence with clear water.

09

Choeng Mon Beach

attraction
SWIMMING
Maps

Choeng Mon Beach curves around a quiet bay with pale sand and clear water. Palm trees lean over the shore, and small islets sit just offshore. The sea stays shallow and calm, so the whole beach feels gentle.

10

Maenam Beach

attraction
SWIMMING
Maps

Maenam Beach curves along Koh Samui’s north coast with caramel sand and leaning palms. The water often looks calm and blue, with Koh Phangan resting across the gulf. Low resorts sit back from the shore, leaving the beach open and easy.

11

Silver Beach

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Silver Beach curves through a small bay between Lamai and Chaweng. Pale sand, clear green-blue water, and rounded granite rocks make the shore feel calm and tucked away.

12

Silver Beach

attraction
SWIMMING AND SNORKELING
Maps

Silver Beach is a small curved bay with pale sand and clear water. Palm trees lean over the shore, and smooth granite boulders frame the sea in soft green and blue tones.

13

Wat Plai Laem

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Wat Plai Laem rises from a quiet lake in a burst of white, gold, and red. The giant eighteen-armed Guanyin watches over bright roofs, fish-filled water, and shining shrines. Bells, reflections, and incense give the whole complex a calm, floating feeling.

14

Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

At the south end of Lamai Beach, smooth granite rises above bright blue water. Waves break around the rocks, salt hangs in the air, and the coast feels playful, open, and wild.

15

Lamai Viewpoint & Heart Stone

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Lamai Viewpoint rises above green Lamai hills, facing a wide blue coast. The terrace looks over palms, rooftops, and the Gulf of Thailand. Below it, Heart Stone and a small waterfall add gentle natural detail.

16

Nathon Town

attraction
SIGHTSEEING, SHOPPING
Maps

Nathon Town sits beside a quiet western bay, with ferry masts, low shophouses, and sea air. Its streets feel slower than Samui’s beach resorts. Wooden fronts, market stalls, and sunset light give the old port a lived-in warmth.

17

Wat Bo Phuttharam

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Wat Bo Phuttharam stands as a peaceful sanctuary near the busy fisherman village. The white walls and golden roofs shine brightly under the tropical sun. Tall palm trees sway gently in the breeze around the colorful temple buildings. Intricate dragon statues guard the entrance with vibrant scales and fierce expressions.

18

Ko Thalu

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Ko Thalu rises from the quiet water southwest of Koh Samui. Its dark green rock sits among the Five Islands, with pale cliffs and small sea caves. From Taling Ngam, it feels like a distant shape floating in soft evening light.

19

Khao Pom Viewpoint

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Khao Pom Viewpoint sits high above Koh Samui’s green, folded interior. Jungle slopes fall toward coconut groves, bright rooftops, and pale blue sea. At the summit, the air feels cooler and quieter than the coast.

20

Coral Cove Beach

attraction
SNORKELING
Maps

Coral Cove Beach is a small bay on Koh Samui’s east coast. Reddish sand curves between big granite boulders and leaning palms. The water looks bright blue and clear in the morning light.