Sep 11,
2023
4 tourist attractions in the southern region
1. Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks are located in Lamai Beach. It is a natural phenomenon of granite caused by erosion by sea water and heat until it forms strange rocks. The villagers named it Hin Ta and Hin Yai. The legend of Hin Ta and Hin Yai is a local story. It has been told that a long time ago, there was a pair of grandparents. Ta Krang and Grandma Riam s names Both are from Pak Phanang from Nakhon Si Thammarat Province travel by sailboat to go to Ta Mong Lai s daughter Prachuap Khiri Khan Province given to their sons When the ship arrived at Lamai Bay, Koh Samui, a big storm caused the ship to capsize. Both grandparents died. Both bodies were washed ashore by waves. until turned into stone as seen today
2. Namuang Waterfall is a famous waterfall of Koh Samui originating from a large mountain in the center of this island. The waterfall flows from the cliff with a height of 30-40 meters and a width of 20 meters. In the past, King Rama 5, King Rama 7 and King Rama IX also came to see this waterfall.
3. Chaweng Beach is known as the longest beach on Koh Samui located in the east of the island. It is considered the most beautiful beach and has the most crowded tourists on Koh Samui. With a length of up to 6 km, divided into 4 sections: North Chaweng Beach, Middle Chaweng Beach, South Chaweng Beach and Chaweng Noi Beach. Chaweng Beach has fine white sand and coconut trees growing on the beach. The beach front is wide for you to do various beach activities with beautiful blue sea. If swimming along the sea, there will be many interesting diving spots, including rocks, corals and schools of fish, and there are spots for scuba diving as well, and because this beach is on the east coast. In the morning you will see one of the clearest and most beautiful sunrises on the island ever. And at night, many shops, restaurants, pubs, bars are available to tourists. Getting there Take Highway No. 4169 to the east for about 8 kilometers and about 8 kilometers from the airport as well.
4. Samui Elephant Sanctuary (SES) The first ethical & award winning elephant sanctuary on Koh Samui, Southern Thailand
The elephants in our care have previously endured a hard life working long hours for tourist s entertainment or in the logging industry; a stark contrast to the dignified, peaceful lives they now enjoy. The goal of Samui Elephant Sanctuary is to provide a happy home in nature for the herd where they are free to express their natural instincts and receive the care and respect they deserve.
Since we opened in 2018, we have received numerous awards for our work for elephants including the Best Animal Welfare award for two consecutive years from the Tourism Authority of Thailand, UK and recognised by leading animal welfare charity World Animal Protection as a Best Practice Elephant Venue.
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