Koh Samui Rental Guide
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Koh Samui is considered to be the second most popular island destination in Thailand and has a lot to offer to tourists. It is an island exhibiting a rare beauty and uniqueness and it is home to 40,000 inhabitants. About 90 percent of this population is comprised of Buddhists. Koh Samui is also the third largest island of the country. It is the largest island in an archipelago consisting of around eighty uninhabited islands which form the popular Ang Thong National Marine Park, a wonderful paradise where tourists can enjoy kayaking and snorkeling. Before the 1990s, this place was a remote, secluded, separated island where people had none or little connection to those on the mainland, until tourists began to have an interest in the area and began exploring and visiting the island. Since then, the island has grown and developed largely. Koh Samui is well-known for its natural wonder and beauty, particularly for its white sand beaches, the stunning corals, beautiful waterfalls, clear water and abundant coconut trees. To get around the island, you can rent a motorbike (a lot of locals rent them out), or hire a taxi driver to get you to your destination. Motorbikes are usually rented out for about 120-700 baht per day, depending on the season and the size of the bike. If you want a cheaper alternative, you may also rent out bicycles for no more than 200 baht per day. The roads in Samui are mostly concrete and are well-developed so you wont have much of a problem travelling. Visiting this island in Thailand is usually associated with a beach vacation. In other words, people come here mainly for its beaches. The main beaches are Chaweng and Lamai. These beaches used to be perfectly natural; however, these days its not the same because of all the developments happening on the island which are impacting the natural wonders of these beaches. Chaweng Beach, for example, used to only have bungalows for accommodations but today, there are already lots of resorts and shops on it. Despite this, the said beaches are still very beautiful and mesmerizing and are still worth visiting. If you are looking to have a lot of fun and bar hopping in your vacation, you can find them right on these beaches. If you want a more quiet vacation experience, dont worry because there are other beaches to go to which are not so crowded and commercialized. The beautiful Mae Nam Beach, for example, is a perfect place for quiet and relaxation. There are just so many things to do and places to visit
on this island. One of the spots we can recommend is the Wat Khunaram Ko
Samui. It is the most popular temple in Koh
Samui because
of the mummified monk, accessible to everybody. The mummy is placed in
a casket and just this experience takes you back in history. Because of the abundance of beautiful beaches on the island, the island has become a favorite destination for divers. So if you are looking for a diving and snorkeling adventure, this island is a perfect place to visit. There are so many other things to do and to visit on the island. When you decide to go for a visit, we recommend you book with Owner Direct to make sure you have a fun and hassle free experience. Whether you are looking for condo rentals in Koh Samui, apartment rentals, vacation home rentals or perhaps villa rentals, there are plenty for you to choose from. When visiting Koh Samui you might also want to think about visiting other regions of the country such as South Thailand, which offers another range of awesome tourist spots and recreational activities. |
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