Big Stone Hands

Two enormous stone hands sit at the side of the road next to a cluster of concrete fruit, and the effect is closer to Wonderland than to anything else on Samui. That's the whole appeal. You climb the stairs built into the sculptures, take your photos, and carry on. Ten or fifteen minutes is about right.

Most people find it while driving up toward the mountain, often en route to the Tarnim Magic Garden, and that's how I'd treat it, as a stop, not a destination. It's quiet, which is half the charm. It's also visibly unfinished, with rough construction and some dodgy-looking electrical work on show, so temper your expectations. If offbeat half-built oddities amuse you, you'll like it. If you want polish, keep driving.

People who've climbed up give one real warning. The surfaces get slippery and there's nothing to catch you. No railings, no soft landing. Wear shoes with grip and think twice about letting small children scramble around unsupervised.