On Christmas day, we (accompanied by Sam's brother Michael) flew to Koh Samui in Thailand for a three-day getaway. Koh Samui is situated in the Gulf of Thailand and it is Thailand's third largest island. We stayed at a nice resort on Bophut beach (northern part of the island) and not only did we swim and enjoy the lovely beaches that Koh Samui has to offer, but we also did some exploring around the island. We got around by foot and also by Songtaews (converted pickup trucks with two long bench seats facing each other that serve as the island's local bus service). We found Koh Samui to be a little less developed than Phuket, but charming in its own way. We had a very relaxing time and were happy to get away from the hustle and bustle of Singapore for a few days.
Chaweng Beach
Situated on the east coast of the Island, Chaweng Beach is the longest beach on Koh Samui and one of the most popular. We visited this beach on a beautiful sunny day and the white sand and crystal clear water was a stunning sight.
Situated on the east coast of the Island, Chaweng Beach is the longest beach on Koh Samui and one of the most popular. We visited this beach on a beautiful sunny day and the white sand and crystal clear water was a stunning sight.
The Big Buddha
The Big Buddha is the most famous landmark on Koh Samui and is situated on the northern coast of the island. It stands 17 metres high and is a popular shrine and place where people go to meditate.
The Big Buddha is the most famous landmark on Koh Samui and is situated on the northern coast of the island. It stands 17 metres high and is a popular shrine and place where people go to meditate.
Day Trip to Koh Nang Yuan
We took a day trip to Koh Nang Yuan to do some snorkeling. Koh Nang Yuan is situated an hour and a half north by catamaran from Koh Samui. Koh Nang Yuan is a group of three beautiful little islands, joined together by a three-way stretch of beach sand. The waters around these islands are excellent for diving and snorkeling because of the wide variety of coral formations and marine fauna.
We took a day trip to Koh Nang Yuan to do some snorkeling. Koh Nang Yuan is situated an hour and a half north by catamaran from Koh Samui. Koh Nang Yuan is a group of three beautiful little islands, joined together by a three-way stretch of beach sand. The waters around these islands are excellent for diving and snorkeling because of the wide variety of coral formations and marine fauna.
After snorkeling around Koh Nang Yuan, we had a good buffet lunch before boarding another boat which took us to Mango Bay, where we could do more snorkeling (in deeper water).
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