Mangrove Forest
A cracked concrete walkway through the mangroves, half-abandoned and quiet, and best timed with the tide.
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This one's for the curious, not the sightseer. A concrete walkway runs out through the mangroves on Koh Samui's west side at Taling Ngam, cracked in places, faintly abandoned, and it ends at an unfinished stretch where you turn around and walk back. That's the whole thing. No entrance booth, no guide, no boat. People who like slightly spooky, half-forgotten places tend to love it. People expecting an attraction usually leave puzzled.
Tide makes or breaks the visit. At low tide the channels drain and you're looking at mud and roots, still interesting but not much to photograph. Come near high water and it's a different place entirely. Late morning works well, and the canopy gives you a break from the sun, which is more than most of the island manages. Birds and coastal wildlife are around if you stay quiet.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Reviews from Google
We went there before noon. Traveling to this place comes with beautiful and blooming nature. I recommend checking the tides, if its too dry it probably does not be that much an adventure… We had fun, and it was a welcome hide out from tourism and sun. ( be aware there is no special attraction if you have some expectations that kind, its just nature) 🛵 Be careful with the bikes, we saw two bikes drowning because the water level was higher than expected… *The path was repaired…
Excitement rises as we enter the mangrove forest of Taling Ngam... everything looks abandoned and kind of spooky...just the way we like it! Through the mangroves is an walkway made by concrete with it's cracks here and there. It's looks like it's been abandoned for ages and the path is an dead end coming up to an unfinished part where you have to turn back. Maybe not the most thrilling tourist attraction if you could call it a tourist attraction, but I am always upp for a spot that brings curiosity to my mind and let me snap a few photos so well worth the visit!
It was ok to start with but cannot go much further it blocked off
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CWCP+HCM, Taling Ngam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
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Mangrove Forest: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mangrove Forest worth visiting?
Mangrove Forest holds a 3.8★ rating from 148 Google reviews. Reviews are mixed, so check recent visitor feedback above to see if it fits your plans.
What are the opening hours of Mangrove Forest?
Mangrove Forest is open 24 hours a day — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Mangrove Forest?
The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – September, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).
Where is Mangrove Forest located?
Mangrove Forest is at CWCP+HCM, Taling Ngam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.
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