6 Best Views and Viewpoints in Koh Samui

Jungle Club is one of the best spots to take in the beautiful vistas of Koh Samui. The drive up to this hillside resort restaurant may be hair-raising, but it’s worth it for some of the best views on the island. Jungle Club has bungalows, as well as a restaurant with several dining spaces.

You have a choice of a wooden deck with Thai cushions, individual thatch-and-bamboo salas (pavilions) or the actual restaurant area itself. The northerly views from Jungle Club are of Lamai, Chaweng, Bangrak and the airport and, at noon on a clear day, are quite simply unbeatable.

Lamai Viewpoint offers 3 natural attractions and an exciting ride, all in 1 well-developed location. It boasts impressive views and great photo opportunities within easy reach of Lamai Beach.

For a small fee, you can see the Valentine Stone, Siva Tara Waterfall and Lamai Viewpoint itself. If you’re prepared to pay a little more, you get all that plus a zipline ride across the nearby valley, giving you an exciting and unique view across Lamai. The park also has a restaurant by the entrance and a bar at the viewpoint.

Lad Ko Viewpoint is one of the best places in Koh Samui to get a great panoramic view of the sea and the beautiful east coast of the island. Located right by the side of the Ring Road between Lamai and Chaweng, you can park your bike and walk along the paved path overlooking the coastline, going down to the coast.

The combination of greyish beige of the boulders, the turquoise water, and the clear blue skies above Chaweng is a picture perfect sight that’ll take your breath away. The Lat Ko Viewpoint also perfect for catching one the most stunning sunrises in the area. Be sure to have your camera ready for some amazing holiday snaps.

A visit to Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Temple) allows you to explore the most notable religious landmark in Koh Samui and enjoy beautiful views. One of the highlights here is the panorama from the terrace on which the statue stands.

The view to the north is splendid and features the northern coastline of Koh Samui, with Koh Phangan in the background. To the south, you can see planes taking off and landing at Koh Samui International Airport, which is situated right in the alignment of Wat Phra Yai.

Chedi Wat Khao Hua Chuk pagoda temple sits on a 90-metre hill to the north of Chaweng and offers exceptional views from the peak and you’ll have the entire runway of Koh Samui Airport is virtually at your feet.

If you find a little bit of a plane spotter in you and like watching take-offs and landings, this is the place to sit for a while. The islands of Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Koh Sum, Koh Lum Noi and Koh Tao Poon, as well as Big Buddha, Wat Bangrak, gorgeous sunsets and much more are also all visible from this breathtaking spot.

Koh Mae Koh is one of the few islands at which you stop by during a speedboat day trip to Ang Thong National Marine Park. It takes about an hour to get there from Samui. This beautifully preserved island features 2 excellent viewpoints around the picturesque Emerald Lake.

You can reach the first viewpoint during most day trips using the relatively easy-to-climb staircase that takes you to its peak in a matter of minutes. The second viewpoint is even more impressive, but you’ll need almost 45 minutes to get there. Check with your tour operator if the tour stays long enough on Koh Mae Koh to reach this outstanding viewpoint. Note that the path to reach it is quite demanding.