The scenic Hin Lat Falls southwest of Hat Nai Plao is the smallest of the cascades in the area, but the easiest to reach. There are pools for swimming and several huts provide shade.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Na Muang Waterfall 1
25.67 MILES
Spilling down from the island's highest points, this is the first of two waterfalls – close to each other – that are lovely in full spate, pouring frigid…
Hat Thong Yi
2.1 MILES
For a real escape, head as far down the main beach road as you can, till it joins the 4073, and turn left to follow the coast further south past Hat Nai…
Hin-Ta & Hin-Yai
26.2 MILES
At the south end of Hat Lamai, you’ll find these infamous genitalia-shaped stone formations (also known as Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks) providing…
Laem Sor Pagoda
21.78 MILES
Framed against the sea, Laem Sor Pagoda, at the southern end of Samui, is home to an intriguing, highly venerated old Srivijaya-style stupa with scenic…
Ko Samui Central Mosque
24.93 MILES
This photogenic green and gold, domed mosque, built in the Mughal style, sits in the heart of Ko Samui's historic Muslim village. Arrive outside of prayer…
Orthodox Church of the Ascension
26.31 MILES
Ridiculously photogenic, this beautiful, baby blue, Russian orthodox church with gold onion domes (similar to the nearby mosque) sits halfway up a…
Ban Hua Thanon
25.11 MILES
This vibrant little village is home to Ko Samui's historic Muslim community, where the headscarf and pâh sîn (male sarong) count peaks. You get a genuine…
Na Muang Waterfall 2
26.21 MILES
The smaller of the two Na Muang waterfalls is a challenge to access for the young and elderly, but those that make it are rewarded with stunning views and…
Nearby Nakhon Si Thammarat Province attractions
1. Hat Thong Yi
2.1 MILES
For a real escape, head as far down the main beach road as you can, till it joins the 4073, and turn left to follow the coast further south past Hat Nai…
2. Samet Chun Waterfall
2.63 MILES
A large aqua-blue pool is the star attraction here. It sits at the foot of a series of falls, cascading down a hillside creating smaller, equally…
3. Khao Dat Fa
2.93 MILES
For splendid postcard-worthy vistas of the undulating coastline, head to Dat Fa Mountain (732m), about 5km west of the coast along Hwy 4014 (look out for…
4. Khao Wang Thong Cave
9.12 MILES
Khao Wang Thong is an impressive network of 17 caves and narrow passages that reaches a depth of 150m. Visitors walk past a series of natural limestone…
5. Khao Krot
10.03 MILES
A small stairwell leads up to two large, caverns filled with stalactites that are home to a host of bats. Bring a head torch as there are no lights inside…
6. Laem Sor Pagoda
21.78 MILES
Framed against the sea, Laem Sor Pagoda, at the southern end of Samui, is home to an intriguing, highly venerated old Srivijaya-style stupa with scenic…
7. Ao Phang Ka
22.27 MILES
This lovely beach at the southwest corner of the island is even lovelier at low tide, when the water recedes to reveal a huge plateau of sand stretching…
8. Magic Alambic Rum Distillery
23.36 MILES
The only rum distillery in Thailand produces Caribbean agricole-style spirits (distilled from fresh, fermented sugarcane juice) in a variety of all…