While the island has seen its fair share of modernization, its original magic still fills the air. Along with its new shopping centers, the island still boasts spectacular beaches and vibrant forests that attract over millions of visitors every single year.
Contemplating if you should visit Koh Samui for your next trip? Here are three reasons to do so:
1. Great Shopping
Although Koh Samui is a small island off the coast of Thailand, it is in no way small in what it has to offer. If you find yourself enjoying what nature has to offer but feel like you need a break, Koh Samui has got the thing for you! Head over to Central Festival, a large shopping complex offering world-renowned brands along with local brands to give you an international and local shopping experience combined.
While shopping centers aren’t exactly known for its peaceful atmosphere, you’d be quite surprised at Central Festival’s open-air and serene aura that blankets the venue. Of course, people are still walking around buying stuff, but you can just as easily sit back and relax as you spend your whole afternoon in the center.
If you’re looking for something a little more local, then take your shopping experience to the night markets. You’ll find plenty of things here, but the highlight for many is the local delicacies and souvenir. If you ask us, though, the best part about night markets is that you can come back every single night without worrying about an empty wallet just because of how affordable everything is.
2. Stunning Nature
If you’re in Koh Samui looking for ways to become one with nature, you won’t have to look far. Plenty of beaches dot the island, with many of the beaches serene and peaceful, perfect for any individual looking to achieve inner peace. If you’ve spent the majority of your time on beaches, however, you might be looking to take a break from the sands, sun, and sea. You can easily do that by setting up a mat near the beach in a cool, shady area, and enjoy a picnic or sit back and savor your favorite drink.
If you want to stay away from the beach altogether, a visit to the waterfall, more specifically the Namuang waterfalls, will do! Not only can you marvel at the beauty of this natural creation, but you can also take a dip in its cool, calm waters, and take part in this beautiful experience.
3. Wonderful Structures
Koh Samui has plenty of different picture-perfect structures, both natural and human-made, perfect for filling your social media account with. If you’re looking for something formed by the hands of Mother Nature, look for Hin Ta and Hin Yai. Directly translated as grandfather rock and grandmother rock, these structures resemble the male and female sexual organs, which, unsurprisingly, attract plenty of tourists looking for a laugh.
Of course, you can also visit one of Koh Samui’s most popular destinations, the Big Buddha. This 12-meter golden statue is visible even from far away. While there, not only can you stand in awe at the magnificence of the statue, but you will also be stunned as you look around at the vistas that surround the area.
Of course, there is so much more Koh Samui has in store for you other than the ones we’ve listed. From its dazzling beaches to its exciting modern tourist attractions, there are just so many reasons to visit this beautiful island, and you’ll keep discovering more and more reasons to come back when you explore the area. If you’re looking for a luxury resort in Koh Samui, get in touch with us today!
