Meeting Koh Samui Charm

Guan Yu Shrine at Koh Samui was built about year 2016 The statue is 16 meters high. This this the hiest Guan Yu statue in Thailand. The shrine is located at Huathanon village, south of Koh Samui. The Shrine is dedicated to Chinese deity Guan-Yu Koh. The temple complex is guarded by beautiful ornate doors and opens up to a large statue of the deity. It is extremely popular among Chinese tourists and it is slowly emerging as a wedding destination. Do check it out to get some insight into the unique Chinese culture and witness the beautiful architecture of the shrine. Enjoy the gorgeous murals and beautiful dragon sculptures, and take stunning pictures.

The new tourist destination Jungle Route 360° was established in May 2015 in the part of Tambol Maret, Koh Samui, Suratthani on 615 meters above sea level on the mountain. Jungle Route 360°, simply the most beautiful viewpoint in Koh Samui. Enjoy unobstructed panoramic views of Koh Samui and its many beautiful hills, Chaweng Cove, Cheongmon, Bophut, plus the surrounding islands like Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Koh Matlang, Anthong and the Khanom mainland.

Ko Samui (or Koh Samui, also often locally shortened to Samui) is an island off the east coast of Thailand. Geographically in the Chumphon Archipelago, it is part of Surat Thani Province, though as of 2012, Ko Samui was granted municipal status and thus is now locally self-governing. Ko Samui is Thailand's second largest island after Phuket.

Na Muang Waterfalls, a majestic set of 2 cascades on Koh Samui, show that the island’s beauty is not limited to its beaches. Found about 12 km inland from of Nathon Bay, the Na Muang falls are reached by taking a walking path from the entrance to the park. The first waterfall, Na Muang 1, flows down into a pretty natural pool that provides a cool escape from the heat. About 30 minutes' walk further uphill is the smaller yet equally inviting Na Muang 2.

Wat Plai Laem is a Buddhist temple compound on Samui's north-east coast, which features a striking white 18-armed image of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion. Close to the Big Buddha temple, Wat Plai Laem offers visitors a view into Chinese-Thai beliefs as well as some elaborate Buddhist-themed art and architecture. Wat Plai Laem is a living and active temple, where devotees come daily to pay homage to Guanyin and the Buddha, who is also depicted in a number of statues and murals around the temple. The art techniques used in its creation are centuries old and based on ancient beliefs. Adding to its feel of tranquillity, the temple is surrounded by a lake, which is teeming with fish. Visitors who make a donation to the temple are given a bag of food to feed the fish.