Koh Samui ?A Holiday Paradise
September 3rd, 2010 | by admin | Koh Samui is the beautiful tropical island of Thailand. This scenic paradise has all the stuff that dreams and picture postcards are made of! It has a composite blend of natural and man-made beauty existing side by side. But, the main beauty and attractions of Koh Samui lies in the fact that it offers something for everyone. For the lazy chilled-out tourist White sandy beaches lined with swaying palm and coconut trees bring to life an idyllic picture of a sunbather’s vacation retreat. The beaches of Koh Samui tempt tourists from all over the world for both casual and intensive sunbathing. The picturesque locales only add to the experience of sun, sand and surf. Some of the well known beaches of Ko Samui are the Chaweng beach, the Lamai, the Bophut, the Maenam, the Big Buddha, the Choeng Mon, the Taling Ngam, the Lipa Noi, the Hua Thanon and Bang Kao. Some beaches are crowded with tourists and vacationers jostling side by side with the natives peddling the local goodies, and some beaches are secluded enough to offer serenity and privacy. For the sightseeing enthusiast For those who want to ‘do Koh Samui’, there are beautiful temples like the Wat Phra Yai (or Big Buddha), the Laem Sor Pagoda and the Wat Kunaram temple. For wildlife enthusiasts, Koh Samui has the Angthong National Marine Park, the Samui Aquarium and Tiger Zoo and the Butterfly Garden. The Grandmother and Grandfather rocks are the most popular tourist attraction and have interesting folklore attached to them. Whether you want to chill out and relax or do the touristy bit, Koh Samui has enough for you, and then some more.