Keeping the bests of Thai life in Ko Samui

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When a city had been well-maintained, given extra attention and strived hard to beautify its surroundings, you can expect that the result would be nothing but brilliance and magnificence. Often we have seen mega-cities blossomed as they trekked the path to modernization and never had any signs that they would go back to the crumbs they once have been.

As a city moves along time, it had been an accepted rule that the only way to go is to push forward. Being able to achieve the grandeur of a metropolis, the citizens and the succeeding governments only have plans in keeping the progress continues, not hindering it from further lurches.

And Ko Samui in Thailand is one good example of the aforementioned points, and this city would continue its streak as being one of the must-watch places in the whole of Asia.

Location

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Dubbed as the second largest island after Phuket, Ko Samui is geographically situated at the east coast side of Kra Isthmus and is sitting on the bed of the Chumphon Archipelago.

With a total land area of 227-square kilometers, Ko Samui is sitting 35 kilometers northeast of Surat Thani.

As a separated island, Ko Samui is 25 kilometers wide at the berth and is dotted with a whopping number of 60+ islands.

Climate

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The placement of Ko Samui in the global map is the reason why it has a tropical monsoon climate classification according to Koppen.

During the course of the year, Ko Samui has a warm and humid temperature and is relatively drier as compared to other of Thailand’s huge cities.

The wettest months in retrospect of rainfall are October and November, the rest of the year experiencing rain showers at a range of 20-60 minutes.

Transportation

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Owned by Bangkok Airways, the main entry and exit point in Ko Samui from mainland Thailand is the Samui Airport if traveling by air.

The said airline had been the only carrier to bring you in Ko Samui to the private airport have been opened to be catered by other affiliates such as Thai Airways International and Firefly Airlines.

A second air terminal is currently in the works as the Samui Airport is having several difficulties in handling tourists all year round.

Raja Ferries and Seatran are the means that you’d want to check of traveling via water ducts to Ko Samui. Experience local travel by patronizing local bus lines circling the island and connects you to all the Ko Samui’s sub-divisions. Metered taxis are also available for you to use.

What to See

Chaweng

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Chaweng is Ko Samui’s most precious jewel in retrospect to white-sand beaches and pristine waters.

This is the most popular spot in the whole of Ko Samui due to its picturesque qualities and wide, long shores.

Wat Phra Yai

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Thailand is home to a lot of religious structures and Ko Samui’s very own Wat Phra Yai is one of the most visited.

Located on the island’s northern tip, the modern Buddha is created in 1972, boasting a 15-meter height and is currently one of the best travel backdrops that tourists are using.

Ang Thong National Marine Park

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If island hopping is what you’re after, make sure to pay Ang Thong National Marine Park a purposive visit and submerged your hungry beach hearts into 40 miniscule islands that you can hop on.

Experience beach in a different light as you’d be exposed to steep limestone cliffs, lagoons and natural caves, powder-sand beaches and abundance of vegetation.

Chedi Khao Hua Jook

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Get the aerial view of the whole Ko Samui by climbing the Chedi Khao Hua Jook via private transport.

Get your feet working by trekking the staircase that leads to the summit and be enchanted by the view you’d be able to see afterwards.

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(5) www.hubhomedesign.com
(6) www.thousandwonders.net
(7) www.compasshospitality.wordpress.com
(8) www.trip4samui.blogspot.com