One of the most important steps in preparing for any trip is planning cultural program... Surely you have already outlined several attractions that you would like to visit. Upon arrival in Koh Samui, right at the airport, at the tourist information stand, you can take a free detailed map of the island with all the marked attractions. Well, we suggest that you do not waste your time and already familiarize yourself with the selection electronic cards Samui. They will be a good help when planning a route and will help you easily navigate the terrain.
Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand (280 km²). It is located in the south of the Kingdom, in the province of Surat Thani, and is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Thailand.
Samui is located 84 km northwest of Surat Thani city, 560 km southwest of Bangkok and 400 km (+30 km by water) northeast of Phuket.
The island is surrounded by about 80 tiny islets, of which three are widely known to divers and ordinary tourists: Koh Tao,
Koh Pha Ngan
and Ko Nang Yuan. There is a ferry service to them.
Koh Samui can be reached by bus and fast ferry from Surat Thani or by air from Bangkok. The airport " Ko Samui Airport»Is based in the north of the island, near Bo Phut beach. This is a simple one-storey building without any internal premises. The arrival and departure zones are located on the street. Their designs resemble gazebos.
First of all, Samui attracts with its amazing beaches. Chaweng, Lamai, Maenam, Bophut, Beach are marked on the map Big Buddha, Choengomon, etc.
This map shows the main attractions, beaches, villages, hospitals and police stations. You will also see where the ring road runs.
We hope you find our maps useful!
Koh Samui is the second largest island in the Kingdom of Thailand, and its dimensions are 20 by 16 kilometers. For comparison, this is slightly more than the city of Tver. Those who have spent more than one month on Koh Samui do not need to use the card, but for beginners it can be very useful, especially when preparing for a trip. I also have similar cards.
I personally like Google Maps, which I consider to be one of the best online maps for Thailand: there are photos of places, almost all streets and paths are present, there is a map search and navigation. In addition to them, it is also convenient to use paper maps on site or their scans on a computer. They give a clear idea of what areas and beaches are on the island and where they are located. And you can also immediately estimate where the attractions are located. Yes, the detail of such maps sometimes leaves much to be desired, but every time I take them on the spot, put them in the glove compartment of my bike or car, and the first days with them are very, very convenient.
These cards are available at the airport, shops, hotel counters or rental cars. If you are flying directly to Koh Samui, then do not rush to buy a card in a shop at Suvarnapumi Airport. Excellent free maps several species, on good paper, are in the lounge area of Bangkok Airways, the only carrier from Suvarnapumi to Koh Samui.
If we look at the island globally, then the most lively and interesting for swimming are the northern, northeastern and eastern coasts. The south of the island has an extremely shallow and rocky bottom. It is not safe to swim here in some places, but the landscapes and the color of the sea leave the impression of a bounty fairy tale. The western part of the island is not popular with the mass tourist, but it differs beautiful sunsets and sections of the coast on which there are completely wild beaches isolated from people. In the west, there are two main piers of Koh Samui, which does not add to the purity of the local ecology.
The most popular beaches of Koh Samui are:, and. Chaweng Beach is considered the island's unofficial entertainment capital. Lamai Beach is a light version of Chaweng, although both beaches are almost the same length. Maenam Beach has long established a reputation as a quiet and family-friendly place with a "neighborhood" life that falls asleep after sunset.
Maenam became my favorite beach on Koh Samui. Lots of shade, deep sea, no noisy parties and entertainment venues, a decent selection of cafes and two markets. As well as convenient geographical position between the airport and the piers. There is a great combination of tranquility and infrastructure, and there are few people on the beach due to the lack of a large number hotels, here mainly those who come for a long time live.
No less attractive for us was the second beach, where we rented the first house -. Located "across the wall" from Maenam, this beach is deserted and quiet. Bang Po is an even more secluded version of Maenam. The sea is not for everyone there (children feel good, adults are not very good), but I am personally ready to forgive him for the almost complete absence of people on the shore. True, after a month, more services are needed within walking distance, and I want to go to a more civilized place.
Supermarkets (Big Sea, Tesco, Macro) and the Central Festival shopping center are located between and Chaweng, and there is also medium-sized Tesco right on Lamai, which makes Lamai a rather attractive beach for many. Actually, if I were choosing where to live with the child, I would choose between Maenam and Lamai.
Samui beaches on the map
Below are 2 different paper maps of Koh Samui, which I used while on Saumi and photographed for you. Only the most famous beaches are marked on them. Almost all pictures are clickable and by clicking on the map you can download to your computer in good resolution (files 2-4 mb).
You can clearly see how the ring road passes on Koh Samui
Individual beach maps
Now zoomed sections of the most popular beaches are also clickable and can be downloaded.
In fact only made famous 10 years ago, Koh Samui rivals Phuket as the most popular seaside resort Thailand. On the other hand, this ideal island differs from its siblings quite clearly, retaining the natural simplicity of a tropical secluded place.
Located in the Gulf of Thailand on the opposite side of Phuket southern peninsula Samui is characterized by quiet beaches of powder-fine sand, deserted little coves, calming waters and hinterlands of coconut plantations and rice fields. Here is a place where you can throw off the burden of problems and relax in the sun without any worries.
Despite the easy accessibility and availability of several daily flights from Bangkok and Phuket and ferry crossing from Surat Thani, Koh Samui remains far from everything, an island completely in itself, as it has been for centuries.
Koh Samui: photos
Koh Samui: where is it
Koh Samui is an island in the Pacific Ocean Gulf of Thailand. It is part of the Thai province of Surat Thani. The second largest island in Thailand, after Phuket, its area is 228.7 km², maximum altitude is 635 m. It is located about 700 km from Bangkok and 40 km from the eastern coast of Southern Thailand.
Koh Samui on the world map
How to get to Koh Samui
Samui Airport serves flights from various cities in Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Krabi, Chiang Mai), Singapore, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) and Hong Kong. The most popular flight is Bangkok-Samui from Thai Airways.
There are no direct flights to the island of Koh Samui from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities of Russia, and they are unlikely to appear in the near future.
Since there are no direct flights to Koh Samui, most tourists fly on the Russia-Bangkok-Samui route. Docking time can range from 1 hour to several hours.
You can use the time between flights: go shopping for duty free, buy local SIM cards, eat at a restaurant or even admire the sights.
On many flights between Russia and Bangkok, there is also a connection in the countries of the Middle East or Europe. In this case, the flight time may significantly increase, but the price of air tickets will be lower.
By plane from Bangkok in 1.5 hours or from Utapao in one hour. Trains depart from railway station Hua Lamphong (tel. 0-2220-4334) in Bangkok to Surat Thani station (tel: 0 7731 1213). Then by bus you can get to Don Sak pier, from where ferries leave for the islands.
Buses to Koh Samui depart from Bangkok South Bus Terminal (tel. 0-2435-1199) three times a day; the fare does not include a ferry ticket. The trip takes about 14 hours.
Koh Samui: video
Around Koh Samui
Samui for a moment
Koh Samui Island is one of the most beloved and visited holiday destinations. He is associated with sandy beaches, orchids and pineapples, coconut plantations, warm sun and beautiful beaches.
Samui location
Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand. It is surrounded by over 60 other islands. To recognize Koh Samui on a map, just look at the location of the Kingdom of Thailand.
The island is located in Pacific, namely in the Gulf of Thailand. It is separated by about 40 km to the nearest mainland Surat Thani.
You can reach it in 1.5 hours by ferry or 40 minutes by special high-speed catamaran... It is also possible to fly to the mainland by plane, but this will cost much more.
The distance from Koh Samui to Bangkok is approximately 690 km.
Island features
Koh Samui is often compared to Phuket, but they are not quite the same. These islands are located in different places and have different climatic conditions... The Gulf of Thailand is quiet place, in which there are no high waves, as in Phuket.
The main features of Koh Samui are the harmonious combination of uncrowded beaches, the cleanest sea, perfectly preserved ecology and well-developed infrastructure. There are various beaches with white and golden sand, secluded and noisy places. Also on the island you can see the real jungle and ride elephants.
Koh Samui is suitable for those who love clean sea, leisurely pace of life and the absence of a large number of people.
Climate
The climate on Koh Samui is very hot, tropical with high levels of humidity. The whole year can be divided into three seasons - dry, hot and rainy.
The dry season lasts from December to February. The air temperature hovers around 26 degrees. This is the most fertile time for travelers and residents of the island, since tourist season at it's peak. During this period, all hotels on the island are occupied, prices for services are quite high everywhere.
The hot season starts in March and lasts until September. The temperature is 35 degrees until April. Clouds appear in the sky, winds blow and there are occasional showers.
The rainy season lasts from September to November. The weather on Koh Samui at this time is extremely unpredictable. The winds are getting stronger, it rains for several days in a row, the sea becomes restless. Despite this, tourists still come to the island, because at this time you can have an inexpensive rest in a calm, uncrowded environment.
How to get there
There is an airport on Koh Samui, but it does not accept international flights from distant countries... From Russia you can fly to Bangkok or Phuket. Then you should board a local airline plane and continue on to Koh Samui. This flight will only last one hour. You can also get to the island by plane from Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore.
And from the continents of Surat Thani or Nakhon Si Thammarat there is an opportunity to arrive by transfer by ferry and minivan.
Koh Samui maps, which are presented on this page, meet several important criteria that, in my opinion, are of paramount importance when planning a vacation on Koh Samui or simply looking for reliable information about this island. Firstly, all the maps of Koh Samui below are high-resolution, which makes it possible, when enlarged, to examine small inscriptions and icons in more detail without any discomfort. Secondly, the cards are not only bright and beautiful, but also contain important practical information, i.e. can be really useful (for example, information about hotels, transport or attractions). Finally, thirdly, Koh Samui maps complement each other, because one map is never universal and cannot simultaneously contain all possible information about the island.
THE CONTENT OF THE ARTICLE (for a quick transition, you can click on the link)
1. Interactive map of Koh Samui with hotels
(you can change the scale of this map of Koh Samui with hotels using the mouse scroll wheel)
Via interactive map Koh Samui, you can see online the location of hotels on the island, which currently have available rooms. By clicking on the marker, you can without wasting time view information about the hotel you are interested in: living conditions, cost per room in various booking systems, rating based on reviews of tourists who have already rested in this hotel, etc.
2. Map of Koh Samui with hotels and attractions
Very interesting map Koh Samui with hotels located on the main beaches of the island. The map has a sufficiently high resolution, so even small inscriptions are perfectly readable when opening the map in full size. In addition to Koh Samui hotels, the map shows the most famous and popular attractions and interesting places: the waterfalls of the island, observation platforms, temples, theme parks, elephant trekking sites, as well as some of the island's infrastructure.
3. Map of Samui in Russian with sights
(for a better view, you can enlarge the map of Samui by clicking on it)
So far, the only map of Koh Samui in Russian that has been found at the present time. There are no designated hotels on the map, and why should they be designated in Russian, if in all booking systems, guidebooks and on signs they are still indicated in Latin letters? But this Samui map in Russian allows those who are not at all friendly with English to somehow navigate the island and imagine where this or that landmark is located (waterfall, elephant village, bullfights, etc. In addition to Russian inscriptions, which in reality are on the map not so many, there are also numerous English inscriptions that indicate beaches of Koh Samui on the map, numerous bays and bays of the island, nearby islets, piers and ferry piers of Koh Samui.
4. Large map of Koh Samui with hotels
(for a better view, you can enlarge the map of Samui by clicking on it)
Even a quick glance at this map of Koh Samui reveals that it contains a huge number of hotels located throughout the territory. As you might expect, most of these hotels are concentrated on the popular beaches of Koh Samui, on its north and east coasts. However, lovers of a quieter and more secluded vacation who plan to stay at west bank Koh Samui will also find good hotels on this map. This map also shows heights, temples and some useful objects, such as hospitals. To all those who are interested in car rental on Koh Samui, information about the roads of the island may be useful: the numbers of the roads passing through Koh Samui are marked on the map.
(for a better view, you can enlarge the map of Samui by clicking on it)
One more Koh Samui map with attractions... I note right away that it is not very informative, but some of the objects marked on it are absent on other maps in this collection. In addition, the map in some way has its advantage in the event that the hotel or the object you are planning to visit is marked on it, for example, The advantage is that this map of Samui is not too overloaded with information, so find what interests you on it is much easier than on many other maps in the collection.
(for better view this map of Koh Samui should be clicked on)
Finally, a somewhat specific map of Koh Samui, which provides information on where this or that beach is located, this or that. In addition, the card can be useful for those who like not only to lie on the beach and swim in the sea, but also to play a couple of rounds of golf on vacation (or maybe only try this rather aristocratic sport for the first time in their life) or take a few lessons from professional athletes. Such a service will obviously cost less than in European countries, so if you are interested, go for it. Also on the map are marked all Samui hospitals, waterfalls and Temples of the island. For those who want to visit at all costs high point islands, Koh Samui map will help to find such a point and show the way to it.
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