Joanna James
On an island as beautiful as Koh Samui, you expect a plethora of Instagrammable spots and visitors to the Thai island are delivered just that. Come — explore and discover the most scenic photo spots the island has to offer that make for some fantastic shots and have people drooling over your 'gram.
When exploring an island renowned for its picturesque beaches, your photoshoot would be incomplete without capturing the splendour of Koh Samui's finest coastal gems. Among them, Silver Beach on the eastern side of Koh Samui stands out as arguably the most stunning on the entire island. The 250-metre-long stretch of beach is highly favoured by those looking for a dose of isolation and relaxation. The crystal-clear waters and the teeming marine life also make it one of the top spots on the island for some incredible snorkelling. While the overall beach is blessed with sunset views and mind-relaxing tranquillity, you will find that the Crystal Bay area is the most scenic.
There's a lot of talk about the beaches of Koh Samui, but the island's scores of waterfalls are just as beautiful. Na Muang Waterfalls, set about 12 kilometres inland from Nathon Bay, is one of the most unmissable and will have all, Instagrammers and others, blown away with its majestic beauty. Na Muang 1 is fairly easy to access, while Na Muang 2 requires some trekking, which makes getting to the falls an adventure in itself.
The 42-island archipelago of Ang Thong National Marine Park is a favoured day trip destination that most tourists to Koh Samui look forward to. With an area of mind-blowing 102 square kilometres, vacationing Instagrammers certainly can expect themselves to be spoilt with choice. While the photo opportunities are plenty, a whole lot of fun and excitement await you, from adventurous cave explorations to exciting hikes and a slew of water sports.
Among the picture-postcard beaches and dense mountainous rainforests that define Koh Samui, Wat Phra Yai, also known as the Big Buddha Temple, is one of the biggest attractions of the Thai island. The striking Buddhist temple is adorned with a captivating highlight: a magnificent golden Buddha statue standing tall at 12 metres high. Needless to say, capturing a photograph of this awe-inspiring sight will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your Koh Samui holiday. The majestic Buddha statue, set against the backdrop of the azure blue skies, is a sight that needs to be seen to be believed.
Hin Ta Hin Yai, popular as the Grandfather and Grandmother rocks, is Koh Samui's famous storied natural rock formations on the coast of Hat Lamai, Tambon Maret, that is best known for its eerie resemblance to male & female genitalia — an undoubtedly unmissable photo spot on the idyllic Thai island. After a day of hunting incredible Instagrammable places, pamper yourself at a fine spa hotel in Koh Samui the likes of Avani+ Samui Resort.
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