How to Explore Fascinating Places with Koh Samui Holidays
by Amanda Sutcliffe Travel DealsSandy beaches, swaying coconut palms, and coral reefs
are some of the exciting features of Koh Samui that attract tourists to this
enchanting island. It is a part of Thailand's Surat Thani Province and is the
second-largest island in the country after Phuket. There were no roads on the
island until the early 1970s and had little connection with the country's
mainland. In recent times, Koh Samui has a thriving tourism industry and also
brings in significant revenues to its economy besides its exports of coconut
and rubber. It is also becoming one of the sought-after wellness destinations
with some elegant spas that provide rejuvenating herbal treatments.
During your Koh
Samui holidays, you'll get to explore the island's most popular
attractions. Among them is Ang Thong National Marine Park, which features
white-sand beaches, a thick jungle, waterfalls, and gorgeous limestone
mountains. It spans a protected area of over 100 square kilometres of land and
sea and includes 42 islands. A visit to this national marine park would give
you the chance to witness an amazing variety of aquatic creatures and exotic
wildlife species. You'll also get to enjoy some exciting activities during your
time spent in this marine park, such as diving, snorkelling, sea-kayaking, and
hiking.
Another fabulous attraction worth visiting during your
cheap
holidays to Koh Samui is the Big Buddha Temple or the Wat Phra Yai.
A major attraction of this temple is the 12-metre statue of the Buddha in a
sitting posture. You can reach this temple by taking the causeway that connects
it to the main island. It is the first landmark that tourists come across while
landing in Koh Samui by air. The Buddha statue was built in the year 1972 and
is among the most popular attractions of the island. It reminds people of the
time when the Buddha had overcome his temptations and fears through meditation
and attained enlightenment.
Your cheap
holidays to Koh Samui would also give you the opportunity to explore Koh
Tao or the Turtle Island. It is a favourite scuba-diving destination of
tourists visiting Thailand and has white-sand beaches that are touched by the
Gulf of Thailand's crystal-clear waters. This island is located 55 kilometres
to the north of Koh Samui and was not known to many tourists until the
late-20th century. It is an idyllic tropical island that gives you the chance
to unwind in serene natural surroundings far from the hustle-bustle of crowds.
Hidden away in the interiors of Koh Samui's hills is
the Secret Buddha Garden, which would instantly delight you with its lush green
jungle and some unusual statues. This garden was created by Nim Thongsuk, an
old fruit farmer of this region who began his work on the statues in 1976 at
this place. He continued with his work until his death at the age of 91. The
statues are of various deities, humans, and animals; and among them is a statue
of himself seated on a rock in a relaxed posture. Most of the visitors arrive
at this place as a part of a day trip.
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