Travel Guide to Koh Samui (Little White Guide to Koh Samui)
Two days ago, Li Yifeng went to Koh Samui to scan the screen. Found the same hotel, Samjana Sam Ghana Kingdom Villas.
The location of the villa is high and open, stylish and simple. The huge swimming pool can see the sea at a glance.
It looks great from the room too. The light beige color is matched with the blue sea and blue sky of Koh Samui, it feels quite healing~
The girls are crying and shouting to see you in Koh Samui Wuli Fengfeng, so I compiled some strategies for your fans and guests going to Koh Samui, which can be used when playing.
The following are popular science hours:
1. The main means of transportation on the island are small open-top buses, which cost about 50B-200B. Of course, learning to bargain is an essential skill for traveling to Thailand.
3. Koh Samui is dominated by European and American nuts, so many nuts have opened their own hotels.
4. The accommodation on Koh Samui is mainly Chaweng Chawen Beach & La Mai La Mai Beach. In terms of price, Lamek is lower than Chawong. Residents are mainly in Europe and America. Tea Weng has the prestigious W Hotel, as well as various parties and bars on Youyou.com. Friends from all over the world gather here.
5. Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand, close to the equator. Pay attention to sun protection in summer and winter. It is true that people of the yellow race cannot stand the sun.
6. In fact, going to Koh Samui is mainly to bask in the sun, step on the beach, and think about the future with your beloved. There are also attractions, see the recommendations below.
7. In Koh Samui, you can eat everything, and the price is lower than Bangkok and higher than Chiang Mai.
8. What can I try when I go to Koh Samui? It is recommended to go to Turtle Island for snorkeling. Every day, many boats travel between the two islands. Water sports in Samui are quite interesting. The most important thing is that there are few Asians. No matter how you play, how embarrassing you are, you will never meet acquaintances haha.
9. How about the wedding in Koh Samui? Like it! Simple and fresh, it can be made to the specifications of a big star without spending a lot of money.
10. If your English is not good, how can you get along in Koh Samui, which is full of nuts? The language proficiency in Koh Samui is not as bad as we thought. First of all, the hotels are either run by nut people or Thai people, and there are not a few Chinese people. However, there is still hope for their English listening. Simple vocabulary can be directly translated to others by the next APP (no advertisement required). It is recommended to prepare a dozen small notes before going to Thailand, write down the address and name in English, and ask passers-by in time.
Place not to be missed
Chaweng
Lamai Beach
Poipu Beach Park
Ge Nang Yuan
National Ocean Park
Wu Yasi
Na Town
Tao Island
Chaweng
The soft white sand on the beach is set against the turquoise sea, and the scenery is charming. There is the clearest sea water here, and there are many transparent small fish swimming around. It’s just that there are a lot of gravel blocks in the sea. Maybe the people here are protecting the original state. If you want to go further, it is recommended to wear diving shoes. Do not walk barefoot in the sea. Occasionally small crabs can be stepped on. You can grab one and play with it.
There are many high-end hotels, resorts, diving schools, bars and shopping centers of different styles along the beach road, which is the center of tourists and nightlife.
Rich water sports
Water recreational facilities can be seen everywhere. The undulating sailing boats, whistling jet skis, and the diving equipment that can be rented on site can make you have a pleasant vacation here. The price of the motorboat is about 1500 baht per person for 30 minutes. It is recommended that you can counter-offer appropriately.
There are also many vendors on the beach, you can choose to wear braids or one-time tattoos. Of course, this is also a very suitable place for a daze, but because of the hot weather in Thailand, if you just want to sit on the beach, it is recommended to go after 4 pm.
The night is more beautiful.
If it is suitable to go to the beach to take a bath during the day, then it must be suitable to go to the bar to take a bath at night. Chauvin Beach is the most lively place in Koh Samui, with a very rich nightlife. There are small bars and nightclubs around the beach, the more popular ones are Green Mango, Reggae Bar and Mint Bar. At night there are bar benches everywhere, drinks of all kinds, music. It was like heaven. You can sleep on the beach and wake up at sunrise.
In addition, there is a scenic spot on a hill south of the beach, which is a better place to watch the sunrise.
How to get there: From Samui Airport to Chaweng Beach, you can take a double bus or a sudden bus directly, and it costs about 80 baht per person to Chaweng Beach. You can take double trips or sudden trips from various piers in Koh Samui, about 100 baht or more.
Lamai Beach
Although Myra Beach is only two kilometers short, it is also one of the most popular beaches for tourists. Compared to Chauvin Beach, there is also a museum, a market, some fitness centers and dive shops. The most famous feature of this beach is the Grandmother Rock formed from natural rock.
At night, the bars, restaurants and entertainment venues on the beach are illuminated alluringly. Under the swaying coconut trees, the shore is full of the coastal scenery of Thailand.
How to get there: It takes about 10 minutes to drive from Samui Airport or Shawen Beach, and the bus or double shuttle bus costs about 30 baht.
Poipu Beach Park
Poipu Beach is located on the north coast and is an ideal paradise for tourists away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Although it is gritty and not as attractive as the eastern beaches, it has a relaxing environment and superb views of phangan island.
Enjoy the beautiful sunset. Bophut Beach is known for its proximity to a small local fishing village on the islandIt was once the oldest settlement on the island. Here is a better place to enjoy the sunset. Find a seaside restaurant and enjoy the sunset while savoring the food. Enjoy slow life. Compared with the noisy Zavin Beach, this is the quietest beach in Koh Samui.
Ge Nang Yuan
It is one of the symbols of Koh Samui. Nanyuan Island is composed of three small islands, among which the more distinctive “herringbone” shaped beach connects the three small islands. It is very different from the excitement of Taodao Beach. It is very quiet here, quiet like a paradise, very suitable for honeymooners.
Nanyuan Island is a private island of the Thais, and the conditions for entering the island are very harsh. If you don’t plan to stay on the island, you have to pay 100 baht per person to go to the island. To prevent pollution, no one is allowed to bring plastic products or cans to the island. What’s more, if the conditions on the island do not permit, they have the right to refuse you to go to the island, even if you have already visited. But it is such a small island that makes everyone who comes here reluctant to part with, willing to devote themselves to this simple paradise.
At dusk, enjoy a romantic dinner while admiring the gorgeous sunset at the end of the vast sea. Then, walk barefoot on the soft and narrow sandy beach, with the sea on the left and right, the low voice, and the sky full of stars.
The good diving learning conditions around Nanyuan Island provide excellent conditions for beginners, and each course becomes an interesting experience. The Japanese Garden on the north side of Nanyuan Island is a famous snorkeling site, where beautiful corals and various small fish shuttle. In addition, you can also climb to the higher peak of Nanyuan Island, overlooking the whole island, with beautiful scenery.
Special Note: There is only one resort on the island. All rooms have balconies and unrivaled sea views. It is recommended to book in advance.
National Marine Park
A marine national park is located 20 kilometers west of Koh Samui. It consists of 42 small islands, full of huge limestone rocks.
The rocks are immersed in the clear and flawless sea water, forming a natural beauty.
You can check out the hidden lagoons of Kermak, or experience the feeling of rafting around the limestone. Ang Thong Islands National Marine Park was declared on November 12, 1980 as the second National Marine Island Park and is a must-see.
The best time to visit a national park is generally from March to October. From November to January each year, the national park may be closed due to bad weather. The national park is beautiful, with the vast sea and limestone hills forming a beautiful landscape. The beautiful coral reefs and quiet bays are great places for diving, swimming and boating. It is sure to take a full day to see all the sights here. You can also rent a boat yourself and roam freely according to your preferences.
Wu Yasi
Ya Temple, also known as the Big Buddha Temple, is famous for its 15-meter-high golden Buddha statue. The temple is located on Koh Fan, byNear Banglaike Beach (Big Buddha Beach). There is no road between the beach and the temple, but a road was built from the sea to the temple later.
Paya Temple, the landmark of Koh Samui, is a famous landmark and scenic spot on Koh Samui, and it is also the most sacred building. This large temple dedicated to the Buddha is built on the top of the mountain, condescending, with a panoramic view of the surrounding sea area and nearby islands. The scenery is charming.
There are many hawkers at the entrance. Walking in, you can see the Golden Buddha at a glance. Sitting in Marathi pose, the silhouette is alluring against the backdrop of the tropical sky and ocean. When you approach Koh Samui from any angle, you can see this tall Buddha statue at a glance. Whenever the sun sets, the boundless sky is reflected, and the sitting Buddha is even more spectacular.
Special note: The monks in the temple go out at six o’clock every morning for alms. If you are interested in giving, you can go to the main road like Koh Samui at six o’clock in the morning and wait for the monk to come to alms. Donations are mainly bread and so on. If it is Thai baht, please wrap it in an envelope and place it in the monk’s alms bowl. Note, ladies, don’t get too close to the monks, let alone meet them.
Na Town
Tongzhen can be said to be the most prosperous old town in Koh Samui, where almost all *** institutions are concentrated. Many local residents live in the town. In general, it is very convenient to eat, drink and have fun. The town also has a larger pier in Koh Samui – Nantong Pier, which can take ferries to several islands around Koh Samui all year round.
Because more tourists came, the pier became a very lively attraction. You can find a restaurant near the pier and enjoy good food and sunset. Of course, at night, you can also visit the night market at the pier. All kinds of Thai snacks are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Also, if you have enough time, you can wander around the town. There are all kinds of shops in the town. If you like shell and pearl products, going to Natong Town is a better choice. Great value for money. It is a good choice to buy some to take home as a gift.
Tao Island
The island is located on the Gulf of Thailand side in southern Thailand, north of Koh Samui and Koh Pakant. With excellent sea water visibility, lush and beautiful corals, rich marine life and excellent diving environment, it is a famous diving and snorkeling resort in Thailand. The sea water of Finding Nemo Amoy Island is crystal clear, there are many reefs here, and the water temperature is like the water in a bathtub.
Better diving sites can be found in hilly islands in the sea with a radius of 20 kilometers from the island. Local marine life includes groupers, eels, batfish, swordfish, barracuda, giant tropical fish, flat sharks, clownfish, blue-spotted stingrays and the occasional whale shark. The crystal clear water and colorful tropical fish will make you feel like you have entered the world of Finding Nemo.
Because of this, professional diving resorts are said to be the places with the most diving certificates in the world, and they are also places with higher cost performance.
Festival
Full Moon Party
In Pagan Island, Thailand, one of the world’s three major “wild party” resorts, backpackers (self-help travelers) and electronic musicians (electronic music fans) from all over the world will meet in Collective pilgrimage during the “full moon” of the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar.
On both sides of the road leading to the “Full Moon Party” by the sea, there are various wine barrels and drinks in front of every shop. Backpackers and electronic musicians choose the flavor of the wine, add ice cubes, carefully stir it, and then pack it in a wine barrel and carry it to the seaside. Under the influence of music and the catalysis of wine barrels, the Full Moon Party reveled until dawn at an unrestrained speed.
The tradition of the full moon party is to paint the whole body with fluorescent paint and dance under the full moon. You can draw your body like an artist to attract others. There are fire shows on the beach, beauties in bikinis, handsome guys, alcohol, and fluorescent lights. With House, Techno, Trance, Downbeat, Drum & Bass on a beach without boundaries, you can dance, laugh, and unleash all your ***. I believe everyone will be proud of this unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
Special reminder:
During the full moon party, the hotels on Pa An Island are almost full. It is recommended that tourists plan their trips in advance, even seat and hotel reservations A vote is hard to come by. Those who want to participate in the party need to bring 1,000 baht with them. It doesn’t take much, even if they cost… because some shit is going on under the catalyze of alcohol.
In order to ensure the safety of all tourists, the Thai police have a lot of surveillance here. Please do not try them lightly, so as not to break the law. Usually when the moon is full, human hormones will wander around, especially under the catalysis of alcohol and moonlight. Remember not to love strangers~ Face this full moon party rationally and enjoy the music and exotic food to your heart’s content.
Songkran Festival
Songkran Festival on April 13, 14, and 15 is a traditional Thai New Year, also known as the Songkran Festival. Songkran Festival is held in Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui and other places, and the participation of the masses is very high. Songkran is usually celebrated in Chaweng, Yuyan Beach and Nathon Town in Koh Samui.
Roy Kraton
Every year on December 15th of the Buddhist calendar, because it is a traditional Thai festival, on the day of the full moon on December 15th of the Buddhist calendar Night is the best time to put water lights, and it is also the traditional “Valentine’s Day” in Thailand. Since Koh Samui is an island, the beach is a better place to place your floating lights.
Sensitive
Khaw Glong Thai Restaurant
The restaurant is small in size and mainly serves Thai food, which is delicious. Seafood, coconut greens and the like are all fresh. Mainly provide local specialties, the taste is particularly authentic. The clerk is very enthusiastic and can speak Chinese, but it should be noted that this store will charge a 10% service fee.
Specialties: Tom Yum Soup, Seafood Platter, Roasted Pork Neck, Shrimp Fried Rice, Tom YumKung Soup, Stir-Fried Blank Vegetables, Squid Fried Rice, Green Coconut, Pineapple Juice, Tofu, Minced Meat Soup.
Green Bird Restaurant
A low-key authentic Thai restaurant, which specializes in affordable Thai dishes and offers a variety of Thai seafood. The location is hard to find, but the advantage is that it is cost-effective, suitable for family and friends gatherings. The restaurant, which opened in 2007, now has one wall covered with reviews from diners around the world.
Specialties: Tom Yum Kung Soup, Curry Crab, Fried Rice with Pineapple and Seafood, Banana Milkshake, Shrimp Sashimi, Thai Spring Rolls, Stir-Fried Blank Vegetables , Thai-style shrimp cakes, lemon squid, garlic fried cabbage, red curry stewed duck, Thai-style stuffed fish.
Cliff Bar & Grill
There is a landscape restaurant in Koh Samui, with few friends and resources. However, the more popular and popular restaurant is “The Cliff Bar & Grill”, which is not located on the middle cliff between the Chaweng and Lame districts! Since its opening in 2004, it has won the honor of Thailand’s best food restaurant every year. He is the ever-victorious general of Koh Samui.
Their chef Sergio Marteli is from Italy. In order to provide better Mediterranean cuisine, he went to Spain, Portugal, and Italy to find the most authentic spices, the most perfect ingredients, the most original spices, and the most perfect ratio to create a better taste. Therefore, as soon as it was launched, it was amazed and welcomed by gourmets and tourists.
Amateur Activities
Ladyboys
Ladyboys are a culture in Thailand. Almost all tourist cities and regions have various ladyboy shows, and Koh Samui is no exception.
Recommendation:
1. Christine’s Nightclub
The Christine’s Bar on Chawun Beach has a free ladyboy show every night at 11 o’clock, which is Koh Samui The most famous ladyboy show.
2. Taeng Corner Bar
There is also a bar called Taeng Corner, which is also located on Chawun Beach. There are two free ladyboy shows every night at 10:30 and 11:30. This is the earliest and oldest ladyboy show bar in Koh Samui.
Elephant Riding
There are four elephant camps in Koh Samui, all located in the forest, and the scale is not large. Elephant riding is cheaper than in Phuket, and you can negotiate with the owner of the elephant.
All the elephants here are imported from northern Thailand by local operators for the development of tourism. In Thailand, there are still unscrupulous traders who hunt and kill elephants for their ivory to sell. So the government of Thailand has set up an elephant halfway house to take in these abandoned elephants and then arrange for them to be sent to zoos and other institutions for proper care. Therefore, you will see posters asking for donations in Koh Samui and other tourist attractions. Tourists can donate money and ride elephants in legally operated tour companies, which can be regarded as helpingthese elephants.
Nightlife
Compared with the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, Koh Samui is obviously quiet and comfortable, without the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, but it does not mean that there is no fun. In the evening, when you step into Nathon in the central area, you can also feel the unique enthusiasm of Thai people. Laser lights, heavy metal rock music, DJ singing and dancing, and hot girl pole dancing from Youyou.com can all make you feel the charm of Koh Samui.
In addition, if you drive a motorcycle around the island at night, you can browse various shops along the street at any time, taste local snacks such as fried coconut balls and date balls made by “roadside stalls”, and eat them at food stalls Seafood cooked live, or park your car for a drink at the open-air bar. Don’t be surprised if you come across a particularly loud car on the road. This is the promotional vehicle for Muay Thai competitions on the island, and almost every night a boxing match is organized at the local central gymnasium. The nightlife in Koh Samui is not very popular, but it is also very distinctive, soothing and relaxing.
Recommendation:
1. Green Mango Club
This is the most attractive discotheque on the island, very popular with Thai and foreign tourists. The ballroom is located next to Chawen Road. The opening hours of general dance halls are around 00:30-3:00.
2. Bar group on Lame Beach
There is a stage in the middle of 12 bars including Tokyo, Sakura, and Kangaroo. In the evening, people dance Thai dance here, which is very lively. The stage and bar are located next to the Lamai Boxing Gym.
Tips:
The discos in Koh Samui are all open-air discos. No tickets are required, and you can dance directly without ordering a drink.