Samui Island is located almost on the same meridian with the popular Phuket, but on the opposite, east coast of the peninsula Malacca, about forty kilometers away. This piece of sushi famous for its wide white beaches framed by coconut palm trees Attractions on Samui – good the opportunity to diversify the beach vacation (more about the beaches on Samui). So, let’s open our TOP-10! 1
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Big buddha
If you are prone to mysticism, then start looking Samui’s sights are better from the small island of Faan, which from the “mainland” leads the dam. It has a statue Buddha height of 12 meters. Write your name on the tile, which then they will cover the temple, knock the bell, ask the blessing of monks and the Big Buddha on Samui will try to provide you unforgettable vacation. Sacred Journey can be varied visit the market, where there will be interesting and even unique souvenirs, by the way, do you know which souvenirs are best to bring from thailand home?
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Wat Kunaram
The Thais have their own tale about the “crystal coffin”, but it rests it is not a maiden in it, but a locally venerable saint, more precisely, his mummy. Mustan Attraction – Wat Temple Kunar, where you can stare at the imperishable power, and more Get a protective wrist band from local monks (if you Do not stint on the donation), located in the south of the island. Before him from Lamai beach about six kilometers. Around Buddhist Shrine there is all the usual tourist infrastructure with souvenir shops and shops. As elsewhere in Thailand, there are special tourist lure – the singing gong. If his skillful to rub, it starts to make sounds, from the duration of which depends on the value of your luck. Read in detail about the mummies. monk on samui.
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Play Laem Temple
Play Laem Temple on Samui is very young, he built 11 years ago with public donations. This is the most major iconic attractions on the island to she is considered one of the most beautiful. Represents a whole ensemble of buildings and structures, in the shape of which is eclectically mixed Chinese, Indian and Thai styles – real Asian baroque, symbolizing the three sacral branches, formed the mentality of the Thais. In its center is a statue Buddhist goddess Guanyin. This eighteen incarnation charity placed in front of the temple, in the guise of which most authentic signs of the Celestial Empire.
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Angtong National Marine Park
To the north-west of Samui lies an archipelago of small islands. This is the territory of the national marine park Angtong. Islands completely uninhabited, all excursions (read more about the most thrilling excursions on Koh Samui) are held during light day, and with the onset of dark boats with tourists go back home. Picturesque place, incredibly clean water (it is worth noting – in this place of the South China Sea it is so salty that salt crystals are noticeable in the midday light sun) are attracted to Ang Thong National Marine Park on Samui is not only tourists, but also filmmakers. Exactly at This sights featured scenes from the movie “The Beach,” in which shone Leonardo di Caprio.
It is most convenient to visit this park by ordering a guided tour. program on the site Samuitours.ru.
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Buddha garden
Among the mountain spurs and lush tropical greenery of the center of the island An inquisitive sight appears to the inquisitive traveler. the unity of the work of a man enchanted by the teachings of the Buddha whimsical fantasy of nature. Buddha’s Magic Garden Samui is considered the most successful Landscaping Landmark in all of Thailand. On The small square contains sculpted images of the Buddha himself and the whole pantheon of deities of this creed. Above them for 20 years a Buddhist gardener monk from a local monastery labored.
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Insect Museum
A tourist encircles a tourist visiting Thailand a lot of insects, many of which seem magnificent, others terrible and repulsive. Admire them and learn a lot New about them is possible by visiting the Butterfly Garden and the Museum insects. This landmark is located on east coast of the island, near the aquarium. The bonus of this excursions is the opportunity to go to the observation deck, where overlooks the beaches and coast of Koh Samui.
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Zoo and Aquarium 
From the insect museum go to the zoo and the aquarium. Zoo on Samui is small, but it is contained in it. not hamsters and turtles, but real Bengal tigers, leopards, monkeys and birds of tropical forests. Tigers give presentations for visitors, well, it will be extremely interesting for children to feed the cubs from the bottle. The aquarium is also small and somewhat similar to Barcelona – it is also possible to go through a transparent tunnel, for the walls of which sea creatures live their private underwater by life. Read more on the game zoo.
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Na Muang Waterfalls
Na Muang Falls on Samui is a whole cascade of jumps over stones which makes a local river. This is located Landmarks in the center of the island, closer to the east the coast. The natural object is so wonderful that next to it organized safari park with the same name. Admiring on purple (due to the red color of the rocks) the flow of water can go ride elephants or watch shows of trained animals. If a you are not afraid to get lost on the paths of the park, then visit it will cost you free, although the Thais are constantly on duty at its gate, offering for a fee to take you through all the reserves corners. Agree on their proposals – you decide.
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Lamai Temple
The Thais themselves call this place Wat Lamai, for of them it is the center of social and religious life. Here they perform their rituals, arrange fairs and folklore holidays. Lamai Temple on Samuis a private area where guests should behave especially respectfully. The temple is surrounded by a pond that is literally teeming with fish. If you if you donate a few baht, then you will be graciously allowed to feed inhabitants of the pond, selling a bag of food. Inquisitive guests can satisfy your curiosity about the history of the island, visiting the Cultural Center, located nearby. Collected there an interesting collection of artifacts, some of which are somewhat thousands of years. It’s a pity that all explanatory notes are exclusively in thai language.
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Paradise park farm
Paradise Parkna Samui – a full-size zoo, perched on top of a mountain in the center of Khao Pom. In fact – this is the Garden of Eden, where you can walk among the wild and domestic animals, part of which shamelessly solicits treat at visitors. Great attraction for family holiday in Thailand, relaxation and charge positive energy.
Top 10 attractions on the map of Samui
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