7 Facts About The Beautiful Tropical Island of Koh Samui
Hey Steemians, let me present to you 7 facts about the beautiful tropical island so called "Koh Samui."
First of all, from my knowledge, I just thought that this article would shed the light onto Koh Samui because there are plenty of people that do not know about it.
Lets start with the basics, shall we?
Koh Samui is a tropical haven located on the Gulf of Thailand. One cannot go there and leave without missing and knowing that they had a good time at the tropical island.
For your entertainment, I present to you 7 fun facts about Koh Samui:
1. "Samui" is the actual name of the island
If you have knowledge about this island, you probably already know that Samui is the real name of the island. The word "Koh", means "island" in Thai.
2. There are 4 beautiful waterfalls there
Namuang 1, Namuang 2, Hin Lad and Khun Si are all must-see waterfalls on Samui. These waterfalls will most likely leave you with an unforgettable experience.
3. Koh Samui is amazing for island hopping
It is almost impossible to get bored at Koh Samui because right next to it is smaller local paradises to visit as well! Just amazing...
4. You can dive with whale sharks
Koh Samui is one of the best diving locations and most of the locations are no deeper than 20m, but they are still astonishing. You will be able to see sting rays, barracudas, boxer shrimps, eels, glass-fish and if you are lucky you might spot a whale shark!
5. All year warm climate
Koh Samui has beautiful weather with an average of 83 degrees all year. This is perfect for someone trying to get away from the cold city weather.
6. Ko Samui has been around for 1,500 years
Koh Samui has been around for a very long time and the first inhabitants were fisherman. There was also a lot of coconut plantations in Koh Samui.
7. Crazy activities
If hopping from island to island is your thing, then there are plenty of activities like go karting, scuba diving, bungee jumping, and even buffalo fighting!
Well, I hope you enjoyed these 7 fun facts about Koh Samui and please consider visiting this beautiful tropical island because I am sure you will be set for paradise there!
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Sources:
https://www.theluxurysignature.com/2015/08/01/koh-samui-fun-facts/
https://fitkoh.com/12-facts-about-koh-amui/
http://www.kohsamui.org/samui#.Wra4w2inHrc