Na Muang Waterfalls
Actually a set of two waterfalls, they are the most scenic on the island and are located 10 km south of  Nathon near  Ban Thurian.  Na Muang   1 is 18 meters high and can be reached by vehicle as it is at the end   of the road.   Na Muang  2 is about 80 meters  High and  can  only be  reached by a  30-minute walk,  it is obviously less frequently visited even though it is arguably the prettiest falls on the island and worth the walk. Na Muang Safari based at the cross roads can take you up on the back of an elephant if you prefer.

Hin Lad Waterfalls
Just south of Nathon and well signposted, the falls are a 2-kilometer walk from  the pool at the  road head.   It is quite a tough trek  so make sure you have decent footwear. The falls  are really nice as long as there is enough water (in the dry season it is probably not worth the trek) and there is a pool that you can swim in.

 

Butterfly Garden

One of the most frequently visited attractions on Samui,  the 2800 sq-meter Butterfly Garden is home to dozens of  species of Southern Ghailand's famous brilliantly colored  lepidopteans. Set in the hillside and with a   spectacular view of  the sea, the Butterfly Garden is the road from the Central  Samui Village.
Open daily : 9.00 -18.00

 

Naga Pearl Farm

If you are interested in pearls (or buying some) the Naga  Pearl Shop in Thong Krut will take you to see its pearl fram on  kho matsum. An interestion visit byt you are expected to  make a purchase.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Hin Ta & Hin Yai

The famous grandfather and grandmother rocks are strange natural formations fashioned by the elements into massive sculptures of male and female genitals, which make great photographs. A local story tells of an old couple whose ship was wrecked in the bay and their bodies were washed ashore to create the rocks. They can be found just south of Lamai and are well signposted from the 4169 ring-road.

 

Samui Aquarium

Samui Aquarium is Thailand's only privately owned aquarium, and house many of the most amazing sea creatures can be found in the waters around Thailand and other parts of the world. These include a wide range of sharks and some extremely friendly turtles that you can feed!
The Samui Orchid resort is also home to some beautiful Asian Bengal and leopard Tigers Yes handsome tigers on Samui and ready and waiting to be photographed. See island map for exact location.

 

Crocodile Farm

If you're into sharp-toothed reptiles, head over to the Samui Crocodile Farm, just 800 meters from the airport, you can't miss the green signs. The farm is open from 8.30am to 5pm daily and there are shows at 2 pm and 4.30pm.

 

Temples & Shrines


Like everywhere in Thailand Samui has its fair share of temples, which visitors are welcome to visit and temple enthusiasts may find of interest. Please remember to dress politely (no beachwear or revealing clothing) and to behave with respect in temple grounds. Entrance is free but it is customary to make a small donation.

 

Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Temple)

This-12 meter golden Buddha is a must for every visitor to Samui. Sitting magnificently upon the small island, Koh Fan, the huge statue is the island's most prominent landmark and can often be seen from the air before the incoming air incoming aircraft land. There are a number of restaurants and souvenir stands around the temple and usually plenty of visitors, it is located in the northeast of the island on route 4171 close to the airport.

 

Coral Buddha

Formerly one of Samui's main attractions, this small, dilapidated statue is now only visited by Buddhist devotees. Although it is in a state of disrepair, the Coral Buddha is till revered and is a place of worship for the monks from nearby Wat Sumret. The only direction sign is a small tatty board parallel to the road which is easy to miss when driving past. It is on the 4169 ring-road approximately 800 meters west of Hua Thanon

 

Buddha's Footprint

There are actually four foot-prints here, superimposed one on another. Each one is basically engraved. They are house in a modest shrine 150 steps up a steep hill. Which also offers a great view across the plains to the mountains opposite, and to the sea over the treetops. Buddha's Footprint is not signposted but can be found by going up a concrete slope on the left, two kilometers West of the turnoff for the Butterfly Garden on the 4170 road.

 

Wat Sila Ngu

Said to contain a relic of the Lord Buddha, the golden chedi facing the temple's entrance is a popular place of worship and the odd visiting TV star has used the grounds for a performance. It is located on the 4169 ring-road. One kilometer south of Hin-Ta Hin-Yai on the beach side of the road.

 

 

The Laem Sor Chedi

In the grounds of Wat Laem Sor, this chedi (pagoda) sits at the rocky water's edge. Covered in countless small yellow tiles, it appears golden when viewed from a short distance. It's at the far South of the island off the 4170 road between Ban Tale and Ban pang Ka. Follow the track with a sign that reads "Wailili Bungalows", and you will reach it eventually.

 

 

Wat Khunaram

The body of samui's most famous mummified monk, Loung Pordaeng, is on display here in a specially constructed building. When he died more than 20 years ago, he was sitting in a meditation position. He is still in that same position and his body shows few signs of any major decay. Wat Khunaram is on the 4169 ring road between the Na Muang waterfalls and Hua Thanon.

 

 

Secret Buddha Garden
The secret Buddha garden is a wonderfully tranquil garden full of religious statues-mainly Hindu and Buddhist-created by the late Nai Nim Tongsuk, a retired durian farmer whose grave lies behind the main cluster of statues. It took him a reported fifteen years to single handedly complete the garden, which now seems to be a popular attraction (and there are signs that it is being spruced up for visitors so one can only hope that it isn't spoiled). Try to visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon when it is quiet and you can experience the extraordinary beauty of this special place. It is located above Na Muang, take the next road after (south of) the road to Na Muang Waterfalls and follow the signs, or better still go with a guide.

 

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, was constructed from teak and made constructed from teak and made without nails and is in surprisingly good condition.

 

 

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