The island has numerous lovely beaches and bays. It is almost literally an island of coconuts and forested hills, and is fast becoming a resort of international stature. Samui's best beaches line the northern and eastern coasts, the most popular being Chaweng, Lamai and Choeng Mon where, generally, the most attractive accommodation is found.
Besides beaches, other island attractions include the Hin Lat and Na Muang waterfalls the phallic rock formations at the southern end of Lamai Bay; a massive seated Buddha in age of Fan isle and Na Thon, the island's major seafront settlement where shops and restaurants are located.
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