Koh Samui · Places to Visit
6 Best Places to Visit in Koh Samui
The top Places to Visit in Koh Samui, Thailand, ranked by traveler ratings and how many people rated them. Every spot is a real, verified venue — facts checked against live Google data.
The list
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attraction Koh Samui · ★ 4.7Wat Plai Laem
Wat Plai Laem, on Koh Samui's northeast coast near Bophut and Big Buddha Beach, is a modern Buddhist-Chinese temple complex famous for its lake and the 18-armed Guanyin statue rising from the water. 4.7★ (8,429 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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attraction Koh Samui · ★ 4.5Wat Phra Yai
Wat Phra Yai (the "Big Buddha Temple") sits on its own small island connected by causeway to Bo Put in northeast Koh Samui, open daily 7:00 AM–6:30 PM with free entry. 4.5★ (11,484 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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attraction Koh Samui · ★ 4.7Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park
Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park is an archipelago of 42 limestone islands off Koh Samui, reached only by organized boat tour or private charter from Bangrak or Nathon pier. 4.7★ (4,672 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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attraction Koh Samui · ★ 4.4Tarnim Magic Garden
Tarnim Magic Garden (also called Tarnim Magic Garden or "Buddha Magic Garden") is a hilltop sculpture garden in Na Mueang, on the south side of Koh Samui, best visited in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid midday heat and harsh light for photos.
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restaurant Koh Samui · ★ 4.9Salt & Oak
Salt & Oak is a wood-fired grill and open-kitchen restaurant in Bo Put, on the northeast side of Koh Samui near Fisherman's Village, rated 4.8 from over 1,200 reviews.
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trendy Koh Samui · ★ 5.0Izzy’s Specialty Coffee
Izzy's Specialty Coffee is a small-batch café tucked into the old shophouse lanes of Fisherman's Village in Bo Put, on Koh Samui's north coast — go before 10am to snag a seat and try a slow-bar pour-over alongside their house-roasted beans.
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