Koh Samui is the third largest island of Thailand and the largest in the south east of the gulf of Thailand. Koh in the Thai language means island and there are a lot of island around Samui: Koh Pha Ngan, Koh Tao and Koh Tan are near and inhabited. The area of Samui is more than 280 sqkm, the population is 34,000.

Around the island leads a 50 km long main-road. The most popular beaches are Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut and Maenam beach. Inside Samui is a tropical jungle and hills up to 600 meters high.

 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.

 

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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