Take a tour of Island of Koh Samui in Koh Samui, Thailand - part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Looking out to sea from Thailand's National Marine Park, it becomes abundantly clear that the island of Koh Samui is a wholly unique locale.
This beautiful tropical island is located on the west coast, in the waters of the Gulf of Thailand.
The warm temperatures and sunny conditions here ensure lush and beautiful landscapes across this island paradise.
In this part of Thailand, the primary religion is Buddhism and there are a large number of beautiful temples and shrines.
The white-sand beaches of this locale are available for relaxing or playing in the surf.
The shores of the island are only a short walk away from the restaurants, clubs, golf courses, and zoos that are popular among visitors.
It was in the latter part of the 20th century that Koh Samui became connected with mainland of Thailand, until then it was a predominantly self-sufficient island.
