Samui Island

Quick Facts:

  • Area: 228.7 km2 (88.3 sq mi)
  • Population: 62,500 (2012)
  • Highest elevation: 635 m (2,083 ft)
  • Lowest elevation: 0 m (0 ft)

Samui Island or Ko Samui in Thai language, floating in the Gulf of Thailand, is wholly manicured, plenty of sand traps and a water hazard. It is distinguished by white sand beach, crystal clear waters and the enjoyment when taking pleasure in Robinson Crusoe experience with comfort.

Being the third largest island in Thailand, Samui Island approximately covers21 kilometers at its widest point and 25 kilometers in length. It also contains more than 80 tropical islands that are inhabited in a few. Tourists can fill your eyes with the rich colors of wild vegetation as well as the enormous coconut palms and bright green paddy fields. Though Samui is far from being a country club, you can take a closer look and find out its steaming street food stalls, night jetsetter parties, concealed Buddhist temples, and traveler shanties on a calm sand stretch.

Take a glimpse into local life to understand more about its culture and tradition. Chinese merchants from Hainan Island originally settled in Samui. Nowadays these exclusive roots gradually have blossomed into a small community that possesses secreted charm beneath the polished layer.

Samui Island can be easily reached by air or ferry, then enjoy your relaxing holiday in some choice of deluxe hotels or stylish bungalows. Explore some main spots such as Chaweng and Lamai which both locates in east coast and offer you with impressive sunrise. Among natural sights are two striking waterfalls: Hin Lat and Na Muang, connected to Samui by a land bridge, in Wat Hin Ngu temple and meditation centre. Those who are keen on adventurous excursion can trek to Ang Thong Marine Park - a group of 40 islands northwest of Samui.

Samui Island offers to every visitor their eventual holiday aspiration with ocean views, daily massages and personal butlers. Coming to Samui Island, you can leisurely take a seat on the yoga mat before afternoon colonic. Have a party like a rock star on sand and daze your way down the beach with the throngs of whisky tourists. Fresh seafood and tropical juicy fruits are the most specialties of Samui Island. You can also find menus adequately wide-ranging to provide all tastes.

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