5 Of the Best Attractions in Chaweng – For rewarding and thrilling journeys

Found off Chaweng Beach and presenting every vacationer with a mesmeric time by the coast is the acclaimed Aquapark Samui. Featuring a series of enormous inflatable objects and devices that set the tone for some fun under the sun with family and friends, Aquapark Samui will have you climbing, bouncing, jumping, and also falling in next to no time. For starters, one might try one's hand at ascending the five-meter iceberg while hanging on for dear life before attempting a go at crossing the spinning log bridge too. What's more? Life jackets are mandatory while beach lockers can also be made use of so that your belongings are kept safe during your time here.

If you are scratching your head as to how football and golf can be spoken of in the same sentence, then consider looking up as to what the Samui Football Golf Club has in store for the intrepid traveller in you. Open daily from 9 am to 6.30 pm, the Golf Club paves the way for visitors to challenge themselves as part of a pastime which will see you trying to steer a football into the 18 holes that are spread out across the greens of a coconut plantation. While obstacles such as bunkers, trees, and coconut legs would need to be deftly evaded, time at the Samui Football Golf Club can also be made use of to unwind whilst delighting in the scenery of a peaceful garden walk hand in hand with that special someone.

Should you see yourself in the company of lazily swaying coconut trees, white powdery sand, and an inviting ocean that would beckon your adventurous spirit to let go and embrace all there is to this locale, then, perhaps, Chaweng Beach would suit you best. Affording unobstructed access to not just the beach but to plenty of water sports activities and sunbathing as well, beachgoers can also look forward to purchasing yummy snacks from vendors ranging from grilled sweet corn to Thai papaya salad and even have their hair braided from willing and friendly locals. For example, if you are contemplating a stay in this part of Koh Samui, family resort accommodation such as the ones on offer at Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort might be factored into your travel plans as the property also offers convenient access to Chaweng Beach.

What's a holiday to Thailand minus some shopping one might ask? Well then, when residing in and around the region of Chaweng, opportunities await such as that at Central Festival Samui. Located in between the local lake and Beach Road, Central Festival Samui stays true to its name in affording keen shoppers as well as diners a festive atmosphere to partake in through its varying retail stores and comfy restaurants that can be accessed across its three storeys. Open 12 hours a day from 11 am to 11 pm, visitors to Chaweng would do well to allocate some time to explore Central Festival Samui and its engaging and fun-filled vibe.

For a more culture-centric escape, then do make note of Wat Khao Hua Jook which is found at the summit of a 90-meter tall peak from where stunning vistas of Samui that stretch as far as its airport might be captured. However, any trip to Wat Khao Hua Jook will involve viewing what is believed to be a replica of Lord Buddha's footprint coupled with the magnificent gold stupa or 'chedi' which is housed within these sacred grounds. Further, the temple includes an array of priceless statuettes that certainly adds to the aura and tranquility which descend over what is one of Chaweng's most captivating and inspiring destinations.