| Author: | Michelle Thompson | ISBN: | 1230000038198 |
| Publisher: | KWL | Publication: | December 12, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Michelle Thompson |
| ISBN: | 1230000038198 |
| Publisher: | KWL |
| Publication: | December 12, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Ko Samui, an island in the Gulf of Thailand, some 700km south of Bangkok and about 80km from the eastern coastline of Southern Thailand.
An island of great natural beauty and variety, Ko Samui is home to about 40,000 full-time inhabitants, 90% of whom are Buddhist.
In the early 1970s the first backpackers traveling on the back of a coconut boat arrived on Ko Samui. For years after that the island just had a few bungalows and a trickle of travelers. Things started to change in the early 1990s when tourists started arriving in full boats and since then the place grew substantially. Samui is now the second most popular place as an island destination in Thailand (first is Phuket). Ko Samui is an oasis of natural beauty with its white sandy beaches, dazzling coral, luscious lagoons, picturesque waterfalls, swaying coconut trees and crystal clear water.
Its most popular and commercialised beaches are Chaweng and Lamai, while the northern beaches and their adjacent villages of Mae Nam, Bophut, Bang Rak (Big Buddha) and Choeng Mon are more peaceful choices, and the west coast beaches are still (comparatively) quiet.
Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.
Contents:
Welcome To Ko Samui
Beaches
Overview
Climate
Arrivals
By plane
By boat
Local Transportation
Taxi
By bus
Motorbike
Bicycles
Car
Sightseeing Highlights
Fun Activities
Dining Guide
Bars, Clubs & Drinking
Beer bars
Nightclub
Karaoke
Rum Distillery
Accommodation Guide
Chaweng Beach
Safety & Security
Communications
Local Help
Medical Facilities
Local & Day Trips
Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Ko Samui, an island in the Gulf of Thailand, some 700km south of Bangkok and about 80km from the eastern coastline of Southern Thailand.
An island of great natural beauty and variety, Ko Samui is home to about 40,000 full-time inhabitants, 90% of whom are Buddhist.
In the early 1970s the first backpackers traveling on the back of a coconut boat arrived on Ko Samui. For years after that the island just had a few bungalows and a trickle of travelers. Things started to change in the early 1990s when tourists started arriving in full boats and since then the place grew substantially. Samui is now the second most popular place as an island destination in Thailand (first is Phuket). Ko Samui is an oasis of natural beauty with its white sandy beaches, dazzling coral, luscious lagoons, picturesque waterfalls, swaying coconut trees and crystal clear water.
Its most popular and commercialised beaches are Chaweng and Lamai, while the northern beaches and their adjacent villages of Mae Nam, Bophut, Bang Rak (Big Buddha) and Choeng Mon are more peaceful choices, and the west coast beaches are still (comparatively) quiet.
Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.
Contents:
Welcome To Ko Samui
Beaches
Overview
Climate
Arrivals
By plane
By boat
Local Transportation
Taxi
By bus
Motorbike
Bicycles
Car
Sightseeing Highlights
Fun Activities
Dining Guide
Bars, Clubs & Drinking
Beer bars
Nightclub
Karaoke
Rum Distillery
Accommodation Guide
Chaweng Beach
Safety & Security
Communications
Local Help
Medical Facilities
Local & Day Trips
