Ko Samui Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in the gulf of Thailand
About Ko Samui
At 247km², Samui is the second largest island in Thailand and the largest island in an archipelago of over 80 (mostly uninhabited) islands which form theAng Thong National Marine Park, a kayaking and snorkelling paradise. At25km (16mi)long and21km (13mi)wide, Samui is big enough for serious exploration by the adventurous and fit, but can be circumnavigated in just a couple of hours by motorbike or car. Samui is home to some 50,000 full-time inhabitants, 90% of whom are Buddhist. The island was probably first inhabited about 15 centuries ago, settled by fishermen from the Malay Peninsula and south China. The origin of the name Samui is unknown. Until the late 20th century, Samui was an isolated self-sufficient community, having little connection with the mainland. The island was even witho
Top Attractions in Ko Samui
Explore the best things to see and do in Ko Samui:
- ★Bang RakBeach
- ★Ban Lipa Yai
- ★BophutBeach
- ★ChawengBeach
- ★Choeng MonBeach
- ★Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks
- ★Hin Lat Waterfall
- ★Koh Samui THA Midnight Run
Ko Samui Travel Guide Sections
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