My impression of Koh Samui was a few years ago when a friend took her family to plant grass after returning from the Spring Festival. She couldn’t remember clearly what she said. The only thing she remembered was that the seafood in Koh Samui was good, but the disadvantages were: The price is not cheap.
Koh Samui is about 560 kilometers south of Bangkok. It is a small area with a population of 50,000. This beautiful beach became known to the world 20 years ago because a few Western tourists took a boat from Thailand to transport coconuts.
The best beach in Koh Samui is Chaweng Beach, but the quality of the sand pales in comparison to our Sanya. The quality of the sand was disgusted by my little prince. He only went there once and never mentioned it again. I wanted to go in the past, of course because he preferred to have fun in the swimming pool~~~.
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Traveling to Koh Samui is quite embarrassing. There are no direct flights even to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. For example, if you want to go from Beijing to Koh Samui, you have to choose to transfer to Singapore or Bangkok, but no matter what, on the way 10 hours of time must be well spent. Considering that the straight-line distance between Samui and Beijing is only 3,749 kilometers, it takes so much time, which is enough to deter many people from choosing another place.
This time the editor met a group of tourists from Chengdu and Chongqing at the hotel. After asking, I found out that they were flying direct. What? Later I learned that there are direct flights to Chengdu and Chongqing, but the cabins are not sold separately. They are all chartered by travel agencies. However, Fortunately, you can choose the "air ticket + hotel" format, and you can also specify the hotel yourself.
If I go there again next time, I will probably fly directly from Chengdu or Chongqing and go to Chengdu to eat my favorite rabbit head~~~
Beijing to Chengdu 2 hours and 40 minutes
Chengdu to Koh Samui takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes
tour
1. Samui internet celebrity's trip to the sea: sit on a red sailboat to watch the sunset. Since the editor has an itinerary later to see the sunset, I didn't choose it specifically. Everyone has their own preferences for radishes and greens, and people who have been to this project have good reviews.
Recommendation index: four and a half stars
sunset on the sea
sunset by the sea
2. Snorkeling at sea: Koh Tao, Nang Yuan Island (Tse Ting Peak speed boat)
Recommendation index: five stars
Time: Pick up from hotel at 8:00 in the morning and return at 4:30 in the afternoon.
Itinerary: Go to sea at 9:00 and arrive near Nanyuan Island at 10:30. There are two snorkeling places near Nanyuan Island. The first place has many fish. Stay for an hour.
Here the story of little Lele also begins~~
Name of the story: Look how mommy was abandoned by me~~
Little Lele had never swum in the sea, not to mention that he had to put on a mask and breathe through his mouth. He cried to death when he went into the sea, and he and I started to battle wits and courage for my mother.
Step one: coax the fish onto the floating board;
Step 2: Watch the fish on the floating board
Step 3: I want to see the fish more clearly by abandoning the floating board and going into the sea to hold my hand.
Step 4: Leave me behind and play with the fish in the sea.
catch a sea cucumber
The second snorkeling place: Experience "jumping into the sea". You read that right, it’s really jumping into the sea. You line up from the deck and jump in order. It’s exciting and exciting. (Due to limited conditions, I couldn’t take photos of jumping into the sea, which is a pity)
The sea water is crystal clear. Whether you lower your head and dance with the fish, or embrace the sea and sunbathe, no matter what the situation, when you are integrated with nature, the relaxation and pleasure will achieve the best purpose of travel. .
The third snorkeling place: Koh Tao.
After staying for about an hour and a half, you can choose to continue snorkeling, or you can choose to climb to the top of the mountain to experience the feeling of "seeing all the small mountains at a glance" written by Li Bai.
Koh Tao is a famous business card of Koh Samui, and it is indeed worthy of its name.
Friendly reminder: This island is a private island. You need to buy tickets to get to the island. Snacks and water are not allowed to be brought ashore.
I then took the little prince to explore the underwater world
The moment I caught the fish was also the moment I was bitten by the fish.
In other words: Are you willing to go up mountains of swords and seas of fire for the smile of the little prince? NO, NO, NO, the injury was an accident, but it also taught him how to better protect himself while playing.
The return journey has started at 14:40 in the afternoon.
Note : All seabed photos are taken with a professional camera, which can be rented before boarding the ship. Each ship has only three cameras, first come, first served. 300 yuan/day, with a photo sailor to follow you throughout the process. If you want your children to have a great time, it is recommended to rent one. The biggest experience this time is the story of the little prince defeating himself. Having such an experience also makes this trip perfect.
Let the children gradually challenge themselves and surpass themselves during the trip, and grow up slowly in a subtle way. Don't rush, don't catch up, don't compare, don't give up, and learn to persevere. This is the best lesson I have ever taught him.
Browsing time: ten minutes is enough (check in and pass by)
The Grandfather Stone is easy to find, but the Grandfather Stone can only be seen when the tide is low. This natural stone is regarded as a god by the Thai people. It is said that if men and women pray together in front of the stone, they will surely grow old together. It seems that all attractions that are related to love can increase its mysterious and romantic feeling.
The scenery is just that, but the durian ice cream is delicious and I recommend giving it a try.
This project should be ranked among the top three in Koh Samui. Have a water fight, drive a speeding car, ride on the roof of a car. The afternoon passed by in the midst of screams, shouts, and laughter.
First of all, I would like to thank our off-road vehicle driver. In order to increase the fun along the way, he perfectly displayed his driving skills. The S-line and straight-line rapid acceleration created a roller coaster effect.
Next, we would like to thank the newlywed couple in the car in front of us for helping us take such memorable photos under such bumpy conditions. Thank you! May the love last forever.
Take a look at the photos taken while driving on the highway
In the evening, in order to relieve the fatigue, have a glass of red wine with some fresh seafood, listen to beautiful music, enjoy the sunset, chat with friends about life and years, and just be alone and quiet. Go down.
The reality is: a kid is making mischief there. He doesn’t understand beautiful scenery. He only cares about food. The gap between reality and ideal is like this.
There is still a gap between the sunset viewing environment in Koh Samui and Bali, because the beaches in Bali are better, but here you can lie on the beach sofa and watch the sunset in the SPA, which is another experience, and it is not bad.
In fact, there is also a large Buddhist temple in Koh Samui, as well as animal performances. I have no choice. The temple is too far away from Bangkok. The animal show is just for tourists. There is only one show a day. There is no zoo in Koh Samui. The performance is to circle a specific place and let the elephants and monkeys come out to show off.
The W Hotel in Koh Samui is a place where countless popular stars go to Samui. The unique design attracts countless designers. However, the hotel rules do not allow hotel guests to enter and visit. Everyone chose to have afternoon tea as a compromise. It’s a place where Internet celebrities can be photographed, and consumption is within the acceptable range of the public, so everyone is happy.
Friendly reminder: You don’t need to order the afternoon tea set online. It is said to be quite unpalatable. The hotel requires a minimum consumption of no less than 1,000 baht per person. Choose your favorite on the spot!
Note: The beach of W Hotel is 5 minutes away from the hotel, and there is a BBQ in the evening.
Price: more than 2,000 baht/person.
I originally planned to have a buffet. What I thought at the time was that I could see internet celebrities and watch the sunset at the beach and enjoy the beautiful scenery. I called to inquire and found out that there is no W hotel in Lamai Beach. Way to see the sunset. Give it up decisively~~
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1. Koh Samui is rich in coconuts. The price of coconuts on the island is like a doll's face. It changes at any time. The cheapest one I've ever had is 30 baht in a tourist attraction, and I've also had one for 150 baht (at the airport store). It is possible that two stores are 100 meters apart and sell 40 baht here and 70 baht there. But no matter how you sell it, it’s cheaper than in China!
2. Seafood: crabs, lobsters
The busiest place in Koh Samui is Chaweng Night Market, but it feels similar to the night market in my small town. There are Western, Chinese and Thai food. We go to Big Crab House every day. The first one is his seafood. It’s fresh, and secondly, I agreed to get a 10% discount on the second time I go there. It’s delicious and cheap, so why bother choosing another place?
100-point cuttlefish (the seasoning is great)
Curry crab with 95 points (5 points deducted due to poor photography skills)
The curry tastes amazing, and the children ate it with praise.
For the 80-point lobster, the garlic we chose was overcooked and not as delicious as the crab.
Friendly reminder: If you go there, you can also try to ask if you can get a 10% discount.
We are two adults and one child. Except for the more expensive lobster, we can eat crab for less than 2,500 baht.
live
This time I went to Koh Samui and took a lot of detours, but finally I chose to book a "flight + wine" package from a friend. If we are traveling with a couple, the family room she chose is particularly suitable. One big bed and one bunk bed.
Hotel name: Novotel Samui Resort
Location: 1.2KM away from Chaweng City. The hotel has three buses to the city every day, at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. (Note: only drop-off, no pick-up, taxi back is 200 baht)
Environment: The hotel is divided into villa rooms and hotel rooms, separated by a road and with their own swimming pools. The beach is in the villa area.
room environment
Bathroom like a palace
beach environment
Swimming pool at night (to commemorate the first time I took a manual photo. I finally understood the relationship between aperture and shutter)
The SPA project in Koh Samui is a must. When you are tired from playing, lie down and enjoy 2 hours of horse and chicken. It is so comfortable~~
The place chosen by the editor is not necessarily the one with the best technology, but it can definitely ensure that the environment is the best.
1. Franda SPA (has the artistic conception of "winding paths leading to secluded places")
Location: 2.5 kilometers from Chaweng City (pickup and drop-off included in Chaweng Lamai area)
2. Let is Relax SPA
There are more than 20 chain stores in Thailand, and there is one in Chaweng City on Koh Samui (no pick-up and drop-off)
A friend has experienced it and it is worth a visit. The key is high cost performance: 165 minutes, 300 yuan.
3. I have never been to Cliff SPA, but it mainly sells the environment!
4. Cave SPA, I don’t know what the cave is like, but there is a swimming pool outside and a beach, which is suitable for families .
As of this writing, my trip to Samui has come to an end. As for eating, drinking and having fun, the most classic ones are almost exhausted. Of course, I didn’t write down the itinerary for going to sea or chartering a boat to go fishing. It was completely customized and I didn’t go there, so I didn’t mention it. I’ll wait until I have the chance next time!
Personal experience: After all, Koh Samui was developed later. Compared with Phuket, Bali, the infrastructure is much less developed, and the beaches are also much worse. However, the pleasure of traveling depends on the people you travel with. With the right people, you can go wherever you go. Has the most beautiful scenery.
Finally~~
Wish you: Happy New Year, friends! Have a happy holiday~~