Hidden Gems in Koh Samui

A highly regarded dive center in Bophut, Koh Samui, offering fun dives, courses, and trips to top local sites.

A free, well-maintained scenic viewpoint in Na Mueang with sweeping island and ocean views, a small shop, and free parking.

Seafood-focused restaurant in Bo Put serving fresh catch cooked to order, open daily from 1 PM.

A hilltop Buddhist temple in Koh Samui's Talingngam area with panoramic sea views and a peaceful, crowd-free atmosphere.

An elevated hilltop viewpoint in Bo Put offering sweeping panoramic views across Koh Samui's coastline and interior.

A steep but rewarding hilltop viewpoint inside Ang Thong Marine Park with sweeping archipelago views.

A quiet white temple where the appeal is the welcome and the calm, not polished upkeep.

A hilltop Buddhist temple in Bo Put offering rare serenity, panoramic island views, and a genuine spiritual atmosphere.

A calm stretch of sand for people who want to swim, eat and do very little else.

One of Koh Samui's oldest Buddhist temples, offering a quiet, authentic glimpse into local religious life.

A serene Buddhist temple in Mae Nam with strong local ties, free to visit, and beautiful grounds near the beach.

A scenic hilltop viewpoint on Koh Samui's north coast, accessible via a short walk or steps from the beach.

A peaceful Buddhist temple in Bo Put with a moat, feeding carp and turtles, and a Buddha statue on a ship nearby.

Water so flat it looks like a lake, and a sandbar where waves from both sides collide.

A proper nightly food market near Chaweng where half the crowd is Thai and the prices show it.