Koh Samui, the second largest island in Thailand next to Phuket, is a rival of sorts. It has everything an island paradise is about—beautiful sights, exciting activities, and unique attractions that will keep it in your memory forever.

Unlike Phuket, which is teeming with nightlife and a significant crowd almost always, Koh Samui is calmer and quieter. It offers the best beach bumming experience with its exclusive feel, although it is never short of fantastic attractions to boot. The must-visits for travelers are Bophut Beach, Ang Thong National Marine Park, Blue Lagoon, Pha Chan Charat Natural Trail, Chaweng Beach, and Namtok Hin Lat. It also features diving spots and cultural activities. Apart from swimming and water activities, Muay Thai events and cooking classes are sought after in Koh Samui.

Koh Samui is accessible via a midnight train from Bangkok to Surat Thani Town, then, a ferry from Donsak to any of the piers on the island. But the island also has Samui International Airport, the entryway of foreign travelers from key cities like Phnom Penh, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

1. Big Budha (Wat Phra Yai)

Location: Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand. Save on Google Maps.

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More travel tips coming up! In the meantine, enjoy this quick list of attractions and tourist spots in Koh Samui. To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference.

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2. Wat Plai Laem

Location: Wat Plai Laem, Road 4171, Thailand, Thailand. Save on Google Maps.

3. Fisherman’s Village, Bo Phut Beach

Location: 3 Borphud Sub-district Koh Samui District Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand. Save on Google Maps.

4. Bophut Beach

Location: Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand. Save on Google Maps.

5. Choeng Mon Beach

Location: Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand. Save on Google Maps.

Mu Koh Angthong National Marine Park

Location: 45/1-2 Moo 1, Thongsala Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand. Save on Google Maps.

6. Talay Nai Emerald Lake (Blue Lagoon), Mae Koh Island

Location: Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand. Save on Google Maps.

7. Pha Chan Charat Natural Trail (Viewpoint)

Location: Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand. Save on Google Maps.

8. Sea Kayak & Beaches at Koh Wua Ta Lap Island

Location: Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand. Save on Google Maps.

Where to go near Ko Samui & beyond

Ko Pha Ngan

Location: Chumphon Archipelago, Surat Thani province, southern Thailand. East coast facing the Gulf of Thailand. Save on Google Maps.

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Ko Tao

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/51UxmaF35sdRqqjSA. Save on Google Maps.

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Krabi

Location: Krabi province, southern Thailand. West coast facing the Andaman Sea.. Save on Google Maps.

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Ko Phi Phi & Maya Bay

Location: Krabi province, southern Thailand. West coast facing the Andaman Sea.. Save on Google Maps.

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Phuket

Location: Phuket province, southern Thailand. West coast facing the Andaman Sea.. Save on Google Maps.

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Bangkok

Location: Bangkok, central Thailand. Save on Google Maps.

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What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Koh Samui that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts!

Places to visit in Koh Samui

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Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank.

Where to Stay in Ko Samui

Click below & search recommended Ko Samui hotels/hostels/home rentals within your budget. Remember to set your min/max price, travel dates, and sort by review ratings. I often book online with these trusted booking sites below for rock-bottom prices & convenient bookings.

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Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons.

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