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Rent a moped or car, or book yourself on a tour and leave the beaches for a few days whilst you discover the rest of the island. Take joy in the Buddhist temples and pagodas, dramatic rock formations, go on an elephant trek or swim in a waterfall, or get off the island entirely and take a trip to some of the nearby islands in the archipelago.
Koh Samui is a part of Thailand of course and is an idyllic place to experience Thai culture and its distinctive lifestyle. Samui has more than its fair share of striking Buddhist temples and these are particularly important in Thai culture.
Wat Phu Yai is most definitely Koh Samui's most famous Buddhist temple and translated means Big Buddha Temple due to the 15-meter high Buddha image which dominates the skyline and is a unforgettable sight if you're sailing offshore, particularly as the sun sets.
The twin rocks of Hin Ta and Hin Yai are known affectionately as Grandfather and Grandmother Rock and tourists often remark on their astonishing phallic appearance. Ancient myths say that the rocks symbolize two lovers who committed suicide here as their families wouldn't let them celebrate their love for each other.
In Thai culture elephants are very important and a Samui jungle trek will have you riding on the back of one of these magnificent creatures as they lead you to one of the island's natural sites. Na Mung is one of the easiest waterfalls to reach, whilst Hin Lad falls can only be reached by way of a jungle path. Full and dramatic after rainy season this is the best time to visit them as they tend to be dry in the summer. Hiking to the top of the mountains you can get impressive views of the surrounding region and see distant islands in the archipelago.
On Samui it's very easy to charter a boat, leave the island behind and make your way to Ang Thong, 27km away. This group of 40 small islands was the inspiration behind the movie 'The Beach' and you can see why with its poignant beauty, caves and lagoons with limestone karsts pushing up out of the ocean. Only one of the islands has people living on it and your day out is guaranteed to be a true tropical island experience.
The seafaring nomads of southern Thailand, known as chao-le or sea gypsies, have always lived in this area and their lifestyle is based around fishing - suggestions of their animistic beliefs can be seen in the decorative styles used on their boats.
The most appealing part of Ang Thong is its wildlife, the area is a national park and the habitat of otters, langurs, crab-eating monkeys, silver haired bats, as well as more than 54 types of birds and 14 species of reptile. Kayaking and snorkelling are popular and if you want to stay overnight in the headquarters of the National Park on Koh Wua Talap you can book basic bungalows for very cheap prices.
Getting around the island is very easy as it's only 25km long and 21km wide, there's a road that rings the island along the coast connecting beaches and attractions.
Koh Samui Thailand is perfect for lying around on the beach, but occasionally you'll want to escape from the sand and see what else there is to see on the island. Once you've finished exploring you can always get back to a spot of sunbathing at Chaweng Beach. .Are you looking full ebook about this topicGet Full Ebook For This Article