Koh Samui with its finest white sand beaches, lush tropical surroundings and luxury accommodations makes for an ideal romantic getaway. It is the third largest island in Thailand with plentiful beaches of every kind. Some beaches are the hub of activities and nightlife whereas some provide the much needed quiet and solitude. The island is also home to some of the most stunning Buddhist temples. So you see, Koh Samui provides the best of both worlds irrespective of what kind of traveller you are.
We chose Samui for celebrating our 9th Wedding anniversary and loved our time there. Here is our guide to this romantic tropical paradise.
How to Reach Koh Samui
Samui has a small airport (but the cutest one and well equipped too) with a number of flights operating to/from Bangkok. The flying time is just about an hour. Even in the shoulder season, we had to pay a hefty amount for our return air tickets. But it is definitely the quickest and the easiest option to reach the island.
Another cheaper yet longer option is to take an overnight train from Bangkok to Surat thani. Then a bus to the Surat thani Pier to catch the ferry to Koh Samui. You can also reach Surat Thani by flight from Bangkok and the rates are much cheaper than the ones to Samui.
Things to do or experience in Koh Samui
There are a lot of things to do and see in Koh Samui. Choose depending on your liking and available time.
The Majestic Temples
Thailand has some amazing temples and Koh Samui is no different. There are many temples scattered throughout the island. But when you have limited time, we recommend visiting at least the 2 prominent ones. Both these temples are hardly 5 mins drive away from each other.
Wat Phra Yai or the Big Buddha Statue
A huge 12 meter high golden Buddha statue sitting on an elevated platform and rimmed by the sea – this is a must see in Samui. The place has a very unique and calming vibe. And the view of the ocean from the mesa is breathtaking. This is my personal favourite from Samui. Because even with tourists around, as I sat down and closed my eyes, I felt exceptionally calm inside.
Wat Plai Laem
Wat Plai Laen complex has 2 huge open-air statues, one of a Laughing Buddha and another of the Goddess of Mercy with 18 hands. Both statues are placed on platforms over a lake and have a beautiful set-up. There are also few other ornate shrines in the compound. The place is very photogenic and the attention to details amazing. Oh yes, there are a lot of fishes in the lake that you can feed too.
There is also a small market with a handful of shops in the surrounding. You can buy clothes (especially beach clothes), hats and other knickknacks at a good price (need to haggle a bit for fair price though).
The Beaches
Irrespective of whichever beach you choose for your stay, you simply cannot leave Koh Samui without visiting some of its other beaches. We stayed at Choeng Mon Beach which has the most amazing sunrise views. Tiny pebbles make up its shoreline and a walk here feels like having a foot massage. Other than this, we definitely recommend visiting the Crystal Bay (aka Silver Beach) and Lamai Beach. Read More….
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