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Big Buddha
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Namuang
Fall Na Muang Waterfall
is located 10 km south from Nathon at Ban Thurian. There are 2
waterfalls.Na Muang one is 18 meter high and can be reached by vehicle.Na Muang two is about 80 meters high and can only be reached by a 30 minute walk. The waterfalls are the most scenic on the island
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Hin
Ta - Hin Yai Strangely shaped rocks at south
Lamai. A local story tells of an old couple whose ship was wrecked in the bay. Their body's were washed ashore to create the rocks
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» Sawadee Shrine
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îîî The Brahma of Sawadee is an
important being..a central image for reverence and faith.The number of visitors is rising every day because people have faith in His greatness extending out kindness and mercifulness and thus creating happiness and peacefulness to to those coming to pay Him respect. (located at the IT Complex, Lamai) |
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Hin
Lad Water fall Hin Lad Waterfall
is located? 2 km south of Nathon Town.He can be reached by a 3-4 kilometer
walk down a country foot walk. In evergreen, rain forest setting with
palms and creepers, the waterfall have several levels with a cool pool for
a fresh water swim.
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» Magic
Buddha Garden
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îîî The magic Buddha
garden is hidden in the hills of Samui. You can see several statues,
temples and waterfalls which are build by one man in the last 20 years. |
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Ancient
House A house made of
teakwood without any nails at Ban Thale is the oldest house on the
island. It was built approximately 150 years ago, is constructed of teak
planks and shows off many beautiful woodcarvings.
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Butterfly
Garden Na Tian Butterfly
Garden is situated at the bottom of the hill south of the island. Apart
from the numerous species of butterflies on display, there are also other
interesting features in the garden: The bee house, a Thai style house
which allows the visitor to observe the activities of bees. The insect
museum, rare insects from Thailand and other countries are displayed here.
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Snake
Farm A definite must see
for all those visiting the island. Shows featuring snakes indigenous to
Samui as well as Centipede, Scorpion and Cock Fighting shows. Informative
and entertaining. Great for the entire family and worth looking for.
Follow the signs seen throughout the island. Show times are 11.00 and
14.00 everyday.
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Scuba
Diving
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îîî Diving, snorkeling,
fishing. There are many scuba
diving schools located around Samui, offering a wide range of dive
facilities. There are also tours available for snorkeling, fishing and
excursions. The area of Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Angthong
Marine National Park are very famous dive places.
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Samui
nightlife
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îîî Bars, cabarets
shows and discos are mainly in Chaweng and Lamai located. Green Mango,
Raggae Pub, Full Circle and Bauhaus are the main discotheques, some open
until sunrise.
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Dining
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îîî The Seafood is well
known in Samui. Restaurant around the island offer Thai-, European-food
and other specialties. You should also try the large range of tropical
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Samui's most
popular attraction, The Big Buddha sitting 15 meters tall was built in
1972 by the local society to give visitors a place to pay respect to The
Lord Buddha. This monumental landmark is placed on the island's Northern
shore.
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