Bo Phut Beach Pier

If you want to catch a glimpse of Koh Samui before tourism development, visit this wonderfully well-kept street of 19th-century Chinese shop-houses and French architecture.

Genuine Thai with a Mediterranean vibe. Stay in one of the oldest villages on Koh Samui, where anything goes, from Chinese teahouses to funky young bars.

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mae Nam Beach during your travels in Koh Samui? Visit the shops and spas in this romantic area.

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Big Buddha Beach during your trip to Bophut? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Perched high upon its own dedicated island, the Big Buddha of Koh Samui glints golden in the sun, quietly surveying the buzz of island life going on below.

Snap photos of the large golden Buddha sculpture that welcomes you to this intriguing dock of opulence and spirituality.