One of the most important stages in preparing for any trip is planning a cultural program. Surely you have already outlined several attractions that you would like to visit. Upon arrival in Koh Samui, right at the airport, at the tourist information stand, you can pick up a free detailed map of the island with all the marked attractions. Well, we suggest that you do not waste your time and now familiarize yourself with the selection of electronic maps of Samui. They will be a good help when planning a route and will help you easily navigate the area.
Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand (280 km²). It is located in the south of the Kingdom, in the province of Surat Thani, and is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Thailand.
Koh Samui is located 84 km northwest of the city of Surat Thani, 560 km southwest of Bangkok and 400 km (+30 km by water) northeast of Phuket.
The island is surrounded by about 80 tiny islets, three of which are widely known to divers and ordinary tourists: Koh Tao,
Koh Pha Ngan
and Ko Nang Yuan. There is a ferry connection to them.
Koh Samui can be reached by bus and fast ferry from Surat Thani or by air from Bangkok. Airport " Koh Samui Airport» is based in the north of the island, near Bo Phut beach. This is a simple one-story building without any interior spaces. The arrival and departure areas are located outside. Their designs resemble gazebos.
First of all, Samui attracts with its amazing beaches. The map shows Chaweng, Lamai, Maenam, Bophut, Big Buddha Beach, Choengomon, etc.
This map shows the main attractions, beaches, villages, hospitals and police stations. You will also see where the ring road runs.
We hope that our maps will be useful to you!
Koh Samui is the second largest island in the Kingdom of Thailand, and its dimensions are 20 by 16 kilometers. For comparison, this is slightly larger than the city of Tver. Those who have spent more than one month on Samui do not need to use a map, but for beginners it can be very useful, especially when preparing for the trip. I also have similar cards.
I personally like Google Maps, which I consider one of the best online maps for Thailand: there are photos of places, almost all streets and paths are present, there is a map search and navigation. In addition to them, it is also convenient to use paper maps on site or scans of them on a computer. They give a clear idea of what areas and beaches there are on the island and where they are located. You can also immediately figure out where the attractions are located. Yes, the detail of such maps sometimes leaves much to be desired, but every time I take them on the spot, put them in the glove compartment of a bike or car, and the first days with them are very, very convenient.
Such cards are available at the airport, shops, hotel counters or car rentals. If you fly directly to Samui, then do not rush to buy a card at the Suvarnaphumi airport shop. Excellent free maps of several types, on good paper, are available in the lounge area of Bangkok Airways, the only carrier from Suvarnaphumi to Koh Samui.
If we look at the island globally, the busiest and most interesting for swimming are the northern, northeastern and eastern coasts. The south of the island has an exceptionally shallow and rocky bottom. Swimming here is unsafe in some places, but the landscapes and color of the sea leave the impression of a bounty fairy tale. The western part of the island is not popular with mass tourists, but is distinguished by beautiful sunsets and sections of the coast that have completely wild beaches isolated from people. In the west there are two main piers of Koh Samui, which does not add to the cleanliness of the local ecology.
The most popular beaches on Koh Samui are:, and. Chaweng Beach is considered the unofficial entertainment capital of the island. Lamai Beach is a light version of Chaweng, although both beaches are almost the same length. Maenam Beach has long had a reputation as a calm and family place with life “on the block” that falls asleep after sunset.
My favorite beach on Koh Samui is Maenam. Lots of shade, deep sea, lack of noisy parties and entertainment venues, a decent selection of cafes and two markets. As well as a convenient geographical location between the airport and the piers. There is an excellent combination of tranquility and infrastructure, and there are few people on the beach due to the small number of hotels; mainly those who come for a long time live here.
The second beach, where we rented our first house, became no less attractive to us. Located “across the wall” from Maenam, this beach is deserted and quiet. Bang Po is an even more secluded version of Maenam. The sea there is not for everyone (it’s good for children, not so much for adults), but I personally am ready to forgive it for the almost complete absence of people on the shore. However, after a month, you need more services within walking distance, and you want to go to a more civilized place.
Supermarkets (Big C, Tesco, Macro) and the Central Festival shopping center are located between and Chaweng, and there is also a medium-sized Tesco right on Lamai, which is why Lamai is a rather attractive beach for many. Actually, if I were choosing where to live with a child, I would choose between Maenam and Lamai.
Koh Samui beaches on the map
Below are 2 different paper maps of Koh Samui, which I used while in Saumi and photographed for you. Only the most famous beaches are indicated on them. Almost all pictures are clickable and by clicking on the map you can download it to your computer in good resolution (files 2-4 MB).
You can clearly see the ring road to Koh Samui
Maps of individual beaches
Now enlarged sections of the most popular beaches are also clickable and can be downloaded.
Samui has snow-white beaches, coconut palms, amazing rocks, islands and islets, crazy full moon parties, waterfalls and, of course, eternal summer. An important difference between Samui and other resorts in Thailand is the absence of large waves on the sea all year round. And the rainy season on the island is not as pronounced as on the entire territory. This is a “bounty” resort where you can endlessly enjoy gorgeous views of pristine nature, blue sea and white sand.
Koh Samui is the second largest island after Koh Samui. Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand of the Pacific Ocean and covers an area of about 230 square kilometers. The distance to the capital of Thailand, Bangkok, is about 700 kilometers. To get from Samui to the nearest point of the mainland, you need to cover about 40 kilometers through the waters of the Gulf of Thailand.
Tours to Koh Samui
Prices for tours for 2 people for 7 nights with departure from Moscow are given.
There is everything for vacationers here, but it is still worth noting that the infrastructure of the island is not as well developed as, for example, on the island, in and in other major resorts in Thailand. If you choose a tour to Koh Samui, you are making the right choice. Both couples in love looking for a romantic getaway and families with children should come here.
Weather
The climate of Koh Samui compares favorably with the climate of other resorts. The rainy season and the hot season are not so pronounced here. It is important to note that holidays on Samui will be comfortable not only in winter, but also in summer. There are no big waves and muddy seas on Koh Samui all year round. The greatest amount of precipitation falls from October to December, but short showers at this time of year are unlikely to ruin your holiday. The average annual air temperature on Samui is 30-31 °C, water temperature is 27-29 °C.
Hotels
The main feature of the island's hotels is the close location of the buildings or bungalows to the sea. In addition to five-star hotels offering luxurious holidays, you can even stay here in a small house without water or electricity.
The last option is suitable for those who want to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of nature untouched by civilization.
Beaches
The clean beaches of Koh Samui are covered with white sand and surrounded by coconut palms. In total, there are more than 30 beaches along the perimeter of the island. During your vacation, you can visit several beaches to get to know the island better.
The most beautiful beaches are located on the east coast, such as the famous Chaweng, the island's largest and busiest beach and the center of tourist life. Tourists with children will love Bangpo Beach. If you are looking for solitude, head to the deserted coastline of Talingngam Beach surrounded by rocks.
Interesting entertainment is available on the island's tourist beaches: kayaking, jet skiing, banana boat riding.
On the territory of little-visited beaches, any infrastructure may simply be absent. Only you, the clear sea and the gentle sun above your head!
Attractions
On Koh Samui there is something to do for both adults and children. If you don’t want to spend your entire vacation on the seashore, you can get acquainted with a large number of interesting sights of the island. Both older tourists and young people will feel comfortable here. For example, young people flock to the neighboring island of Koh Phangan, where huge open-air discos are held: “Full Moon Parties”.
Those who have retired go to cozy Maenam Beach, where you can admire stunning sunsets. From Koh Samui you can go to many islands, such as the “turtle” island of Koh Tao, for diving or snorkeling.
The very beautiful island of Madsum awaits its guests on snow-white beaches that embrace the virgin tropical jungle. In the heart of Samui hide stunningly beautiful waterfalls, butterfly parks, and snake farms. Tourists with children will not be disappointed by visiting a tiger and leopard show, or an aquarium with tropical fish.
Sightseeing lovers won't miss the famous Hin Ta and Hin Yai (Grandmother and Grandfather) rocks, Big Buddha and many beautiful stupas and temples.
Kitchen
Thai restaurants on the island are located literally at every step. Wherever you stay during your holiday, you will always find a cozy place where you can enjoy authentic Thai cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere. A large number of cafes, restaurants and bars are located on the coastline, where you can not only eat delicious food, but also admire the views of the Gulf of Thailand. In addition to restaurants offering Thai cuisine, lovers of European, Russian, Indian, and Chinese cuisine will always be able to find an establishment that interests them.
If you want to get the full experience of Thai cuisine, we suggest you try some local dishes cooked on a makashnitsa (scooter equipped for cooking).
Transport
The island's public transport system is Songthaew. The Songthaew is a brightly colored truck equipped to carry passengers. But it is worth noting that during the day, songthaews, as a rule, follow a certain established route, while in the evening or at night they work exclusively as an individual taxi. Prices for trips during the day and at night are certainly very different. To avoid misunderstandings, be sure to check the cost with the driver before the start of your trip, and not at the place of arrival.
The remaining transport options to the island will invariably consist of a ferry crossing. The nearest city on the mainland is Donsak, from whose pier ferries and boats depart daily to Koh Samui. In an hour and a half, the ferry will take you to the bounty island. You can get to Donsak by bus from Bangkok.
Another option for getting from the capital of Thailand to Donsak is to take a train to Surat Thani, and from there take a regular bus to Donsak.
Souvenirs
On Samui you can buy natural pearls, which will be an excellent gift for you or your loved ones. Another gift option is natural coconut oil, which is produced on the island.
In fact, only becoming famous 10 years ago, Koh Samui rivals Phuket as Thailand's most popular seaside resort. On the other hand, this ideal island differs quite clearly from its fellows, maintaining the natural simplicity of a tropical secluded place.
Situated on the Gulf of Thailand on the opposite side of the southern peninsula from Phuket, Koh Samui is characterized by quiet powdery sand beaches, deserted small coves, calm waters and a hinterland of coconut plantations and rice paddies. Here is a place where you can throw off the burden of problems and relax under the sun without any worries.
Despite easy access and several daily flights from Bangkok and Phuket and a ferry service from Surat Thani, Koh Samui remains an island away from everything, an island entirely unto itself, as it has been for centuries.
Koh Samui: photos
Koh Samui: where is it located?
Koh Samui is an island in the Gulf of Thailand in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Thai province of Surat Thani. The second largest island in Thailand, after Phuket, its area is 228.7 km², maximum height above sea level is 635 m. It is located approximately 700 km from Bangkok and 40 km from the east coast of Southern Thailand.
Koh Samui island on the world map
Koh Samui: how to get there
Samui Airport serves flights from various cities in Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Krabi, Chiang Mai), Singapore, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) and Hong Kong. The most popular flight is Bangkok-Samui from Thai Airways.
There are no direct flights to Koh Samui from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other Russian cities and it is unlikely that they will appear in the near future.
Since there are no direct flights to Koh Samui, most tourists fly on the Russia-Bangkok-Samui route. Connection time can range from 1 hour to several hours.
You can spend the time between flights usefully: go to duty-free shops, buy local SIM cards, eat in a restaurant or even admire the sights.
Many flights between Russia and Bangkok also have connections in the Middle East or Europe. In this case, the flight time may increase significantly, but the price of air tickets will be lower.
By plane from Bangkok in 1.5 hours or from Utapao in one hour. Trains depart from Hua Lamphong Railway Station (tel: 0-2220-4334) in Bangkok to Surat Thani Station (tel: 0 7731 1213). Then you can take a bus to Don Sak Pier, where ferries to the islands depart from.
Buses to Koh Samui depart from Bangkok South Bus Terminal (tel. 0-2435-1199) three times daily; fare does not include ferry ticket. The trip takes about 14 hours.
Koh Samui: video
Around Koh Samui
Samui for a moment
Map of Koh Samui with attractions
Koh Samui island on the map of Thailand
Detailed map of Koh Samui
Koh Samui tourist map
Samui Map
Samui is one of the youngest resorts in Thailand. A detailed map of Samui will make it easier for you to find suitable places to relax on the tropical island.
The Thai island of Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand in the Pacific Ocean. The map of Samui represents a piece of land framed by many small islands. About 60 islets make up the unique Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park.
The coastline of the island is a series of snow-white beaches and picturesque bays. The best beaches of Samui are located on the east coast. There are also luxury spa resorts here. There are few beaches on the northern, southern and western coasts, but all of them are extremely picturesque and, as a rule, deserted (especially the southern and western ones). In the northern part of Samui, a grandiose resort complex was built on the hills. Almost the entire central part of the island is occupied by impenetrable jungle.
Administratively, Koh Samui is part of the Surratani province. It is separated by a distance of 700 km from the capital of Thailand, Bangkok. Koh Samui is the third largest Thai island, after Phuket and Koh Chang.
A map of Samui with attractions is located in the places section, in the map tab.
