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06 6. Wat Plai Laem Big Buddha Beach
Located near the Big Buddha in the north of the island, Wat
Plai Laem is a colourful and interesting Buddhist Temple. The
temple features very ornate decor and art, an 18-arm image
of Guanyin - the Goddess of Mercy - and a large white Chinese
Buddha set on the lake. If you donate money for the upkeep of
the temple you’ll be given a bag of food to throw to the teeming
fish in the lake.

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7. NAMUANG WATERFALL NATHON 8. SECRET BUDDHA GARDEN HILLS 9. MUMMY MONK
Although Samui has several waterfalls, Secret Buddha Garden is hidden away AT WAT KHUNARAM LAMAI
the two Na Muang waterfalls are probably high in the hills in Koh Samui’s interior, The body of Samui’s most famous
the most picturesque. The name Na offering majestic views and an unusual mummified monk - there really are several
Muang refers to the massive purple rocks collection of statues amid lush jungle - Luang Pordaeng is on display here.
at the waterfalls. Rocks and tree roots surrounds. The gardens are a creation of Luang Pordaeng died over 20 years ago
form a natural staircase that leads to the an old Samui fruit farmer, Nim Thongsuk, and as per his instructions, his body was
base of Na Muang 1. A large natural pool who in 1976 began erecting several placed in a specially designed glass case
sits under the waterfall. A 10-minute walk statues and temples around his family’s for posterity. It has remained there ever
further up the mountain leads to Samui’s verdant land. since and has showed few signs of decay.
most beautiful waterfall, Na Muang 2

10. LADYBOY CABARET SHOWS
10 CHAWENG BEACH
Ladyboy Cabarets might not be
everyone’s cup of tea but for fans,
Chaweng Beach has plenty to choose
from! Thailand’s katoeys or the ‘third
sex’ are world famous, partly because
there are so many of them and also
because they are so feminine. In fact
it can be difficult to tell if the beautiful
young lady paying you attention was
a lady at birth... as many a surprised
tourist has discovered.

www.kosamui.com

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