Koh Pha-ngan has an area of 192 km and is located to the north of Koh Samui. With rocky landscape and waterfalls, it is ideal for adventure-seeking visitors. Over a hundred in expensive bangalows built in natural settings are scattered around. Jeeps, motorcycles and boats are available for rent. The island can be reached by daily fery boats from Tha Thong Pier or Ban Don Pier in Surat Thani or from Koh Samui.
Koh Tao is 45 km to the north of Koh Pha-ngan. Avery ideal place for snorkelling and diving because of the perfect visibility and the rich aquatic life.
Koh Nang Yuan is a group of three virgin islands close to the north of Koh Tao, joined together by a three way stretch of pure white sandy beach, offering a scenic view. The sea around it is excellent for diving and snorkelling because of its wide variety of coral formations and a large quantity of marine fauna.
Ang Thong Islands Marine National Park, 20 km to the west off Koh Samui, is full of fascinating beaches, caves and coral formations. The about-40-island group is abundant with marine resources. The largest island of the group is Wua Ta Lap on which is situated the park office.
Beach of Koh Samui
Clockwise from Nathon on the west coast, the main beaches are :
1. Nathon - Samui's port and administrative center, but with little to attract the tourist
2. Mae Nam - a quiet and beautiful beach on the northern coast
3. Bophut - known for its Fisherman's Village, laid-back but growing fast
4. Bang Ruk - at the northeastern tip, home of the Big Buddha
5. Choeng Mon - quiet North shore beach
6. Chaweng - the largest and most-developed beach, with a curious mix of luxury hotels and backpacker guesthouses and a hopping nightlife
7. Lamai - Samui's "second" beach south of Chaweng, more backpackery than Chaweng
8. South Coast - the small beaches of Ban Hua Thanon, Na Khai, Laem Set, Bang Kao and Thong Krut
1. Nathon - Samui's port and administrative center, but with little to attract the tourist
2. Mae Nam - a quiet and beautiful beach on the northern coast
3. Bophut - known for its Fisherman's Village, laid-back but growing fast
4. Bang Ruk - at the northeastern tip, home of the Big Buddha
5. Choeng Mon - quiet North shore beach
6. Chaweng - the largest and most-developed beach, with a curious mix of luxury hotels and backpacker guesthouses and a hopping nightlife
7. Lamai - Samui's "second" beach south of Chaweng, more backpackery than Chaweng
8. South Coast - the small beaches of Ban Hua Thanon, Na Khai, Laem Set, Bang Kao and Thong Krut
Koh Samui
Koh Samui (เกาะสมุย) often called just Samui (สมุย) is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, some 700km south of Bangkok and about 80km from the eastern coastline of southern Thailand.
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