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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ko Samui

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ko Samui, Thailand

Updated December 27, 2024

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Ko Samui, Thailand

Mummy of Luang Pho Dang

Self-mummified monk who wears sunglasses and has become a gecko hatchery.
The temple complex of Wat Phra Yai from the base of the staircase

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Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Temple)

A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.

Ko Samui, Thailand

Secret Buddha Garden

A sculpture garden built by a retired durian farmer.
Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks.

Ko Samui, Thailand

Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks (Hin Ta Hin Yai)

This natural rock formation has an anatomical aesthetic.
Crab meat and shrimp get pounded in a mortar and pestle with grated coconut, shrimp paste, chili and aromatics, smeared on the inside of a coconut shell and grilled until fragrant,

Ko Samui, Thailand

Bangpor Seafood Takho

Dig into rustic southern Thai island dishes at this decades-old beach shack.
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Crab meat and shrimp get pounded in a mortar and pestle with grated coconut, shrimp paste, chili and aromatics, smeared on the inside of a coconut shell and grilled until fragrant,

Ko Samui, Thailand

Bangpor Seafood Takho

Dig into rustic southern Thai island dishes at this decades-old beach shack.
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