Attractions of a place greatly determine its popularity. The monuments and ancient historical structures of a place help tourists to get familiar with the place. The history culture and tradition of a place is exposed through their attractions. The monuments highlight not only the geographical aspect but also takes account of the cultural lineage and social milieu of its history.
Koh Samui has a lot of attraction sites which depict its religious, traditional and historical background. They help us to get well acquainted with its people and develop social interaction and understanding. Koh Samui is reverberated with the unique Thai culture.
The Big Buddha in the northern parts of Koh Samui is one the essential attractions. It is an ancient structure built in1972 by the local residents to provide a place for visitors to pay respect and offer prayers to Lord Buddha. This attraction highlights the humble and amiable nature of its people as well as of their faith. Among the ancient places in Koh Samui is Hin-ta Hin-ya which is located on the south of Lamai. It has strangely shaped rocks which are quiet old. The sawadee shrine is yet another religious destination which is a central figure of reverence and faith, located at Lamai.
Koh Samui also has splendid natural, marine and wildlife. The butterfly garden apart from priding itself of number of species of butterflies also has exclusive bee houses and Thai style houses. Snake farm also shows the variety of its wildlife. Koh Samui is also famous for its scuba driving. Koh Samui attractions are however incomplete without its amazing waterfalls. The Namnuang waterfall and Hin lad waterfall are the most famous waterfalls.
Koh Samui offers an amalgamation of contemporary setting and traditional environment. It definitely offers a bi-cultural experience.