Party on Koh Samui

Koh Samui is noted for its beaches and most Koh Samui hotels are situated around its lovely beaches. It was always popular with fisher folk and coconut growers, but the population has been steadily on the increase ever since those first few intrepid backpackers made their way here on a boat. Located in the province of Surat Thani, 80 kilometers from Thailand’s eastern coast is the beautiful island of Koh Samui. Koh Samui is one of the most populated islands in Thailand, predominantly due to the hectic tourism industry here. It is one of many islands in the Ang Thong National Park.

The island has many beaches but the most well known ones are Chaweng Beach and Lamai Beach. It is the longest beach on the island besides having the most entertainment and eateries with the nightlife and revelry active and thriving. Chaweng Beach also has a few backpackers’ hostels but most of these are on Lamai Beach. This is where the tourist crowds come for some sunny times on golden beaches. Both Chaweng and Lamai Beaches are popular and very vibrant. Bophut Beach has a small fisherman’s village. This has increased traffic to Bophut as day trippers head here to watch the fisherman and visit the village. Chaweng Beach has most of the accommodation and it boasts of several hotels and resorts. For more quiet and solitude, head toward the beaches on the west coast or toward the northern beaches. The Big Buddha statue on the beach of the same name adds to the serenity of this beach and emanates a tranquil nature.

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Koh Samui has a huge party every full moon day. The parties are wild and hedonistic with the revelers coming from near and far to join in the fun. The all night music, dancing and barbeques take place on Koh Phangan.

There are few Wats at Koh Samui. This is the epicenter of the Krathong festival celebrations at Koh Samui. On the southern side of the island is a 200-year-old house which is an excellent example of early Chinese architecture. Wat Phra Yai is built around the Big Buddha statue. The most famous of these, Wat Khunaram, has the mummified remains of a monk who was a temple elder long ago. This golden statue is an imposing figure.

Families travelling to Koh Samui can be assured of excellent choice of hotels and resorts. Diving is possible year round and every Koh Samui hotel will easily organize a diving or snorkeling day trip. The waters around Koh Samui contain the marine park with its many coral reefs teeming with marine life and vividly colored fish darting in and out of the corals and plants. They might offer to arrange excursions to the local Butterfly Farm and monkey shows or longer trips for diving and snorkeling. A good family friendly resort will offer pools, children’s clubs and activity centers, fitness centers and even spas. The best diving around Koh Samui would be around the Ang Thong National Park.