City: Surat Thani Province
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The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Surat Thani Province, Thailand
Surat Thani (Thai: สุราษฎร์ธานี, pronounced [sù.râːt tʰāː.nīː]), often shortened to Surat, is the largest of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand, on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Surat Thani means "city of good people", a title given to the city by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI).
Restaurants in Surat Thani Province
1. Wat Khao Suwan Pradit
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Suratrichard - Surat Thani, Thailand
We never tire of visiting this temple situated on a cliff not too far from the ferry terminals and looking out over the South China Sea. What a magical location! It's got even better since our last visit with a new, much bigger car park by the side of the temple. You can still park at the bottom and climb up the 100 or so steps if you are particularly energetic! Other buildings works are being carried out but not to the temple buildings. The views are truly wonderful and photo opportunities abound. Inside the temple buildings, there are some wonderful artifacts and it's so cool and peaceful, it's impossible not to enjoy a visit here.
2. Yamyen Bar Sunset Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
The Sunset scene is all about relaxing, meeting new people and having a great time, with family and kids to get away from the daily stress and spend a refreshing day with us at the beach - Beach Bar - Cafe - Restaurant Kid Friendly
Reviewed By jasonbuub
Thanks for those great and super tasty & fancy drinks, really enjoyed our evenings there ❤️ must go on ko phangan
3. Amazing Elephant Dung Paper
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
If you are looking for an amazing activity for your family or lover, come visit us at "AMAZING ELEPHANT DUNG PAPER"
Reviewed By C7495BPraymondt
The elephants,champagne and yo-yo were really friendly and enjoyed the feeding we gave them.it was a very interesting talk to the owner who’s vision is to bring another 20 elephants to the sanctuary from the north which are being used for entertainment and let them enjoy retirement.his other idea is he wants to make enough money from the poo paper to build a elephant hospital on the property. This was a great experience and his passion is for every one to see.
4. Praphaphirom Pavilion
5. Pagoda Khao Hua Jook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By seeingtheworldslkc81 - Sydney, Australia
We made the time to stop here and it was great. Easy to get to from Chewang on scooters and simple to park at the top. Stairs are pretty easy to walk up and once at the top the views are amazing. As other have said go easy before the tours or go Late once everyone has finished for the day. Highly recommended.
6. Wat Sila Ngu Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By klingermann - Berlin, Germany
Wat Sila Ngu Temple or Wat Ratchathammaram is situated on a steep coast by the ring road on the way from Lamai Beach to the settlement Hua Thanon. It is very easy to notice from the road: it catches your eye with its new building – a temple of terracotta colour. The walls and the roof of this ‘terracotta’ temple are embellished with bas-reliefs and thoroughly executed sculptures. But wait until you go inside! There is Rahu, eating up the sun, above the entrance, sneaking up on you. On the left – sea demons are sticking out their heads from stormy waves and huge fish is swallowing someone. On the right – the warriors of the God of apes Hanuman are fighting. And on a carved wooden shutter, there is a man-warrior is leaving for the jungle on a huge wild boar. The walls and the ceiling come to life just before your eyes, something important and magical is going on each square centimeter. As for the rest, it is gloomy and empty here. The only exception is big Buddha, painted in imitation of gold, he sits in farthest corner of the temple on the base, made of carved ceramics. They haven’t removed a polyethylene cover from him yet.
7. John Suwan View Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
Reviewed By YolandaK399
The view at the top is well worth the climb and 50 baht entrance fee, it is absolutely stunning and is my favourite viewpoint in Koh Tao. I really enjoyed climbing up to the top, I would recommend doing it in walking sandles or trainers, flip flops may prove slippery. Reward yourself by heading down to Freedom beach after for a swim. It gets very hot during the day so the best time to do this viewpoint is in the morning.
8. Sail Rock (Dive Site)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By WardC661 - Calgary, Canada
I did the one day boat trip to Sail Rock in July 2019, and was amazed at the excellent diving. Millions of fish, tuna, barracuda, and a whale shark (15' long, litle guy). I highly recommend Sail Rock as a dive location if you are in the Koh Tao, Thailand area.
9. Overlap Stone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By ceylonsoul - Singapore, Singapore
Quite fun finding my way up, only for our car to be stopped half way on a steep hill because it could not go further... So, we had to detour and find a spot to park down the hill then make our way up by walking. Fortunate, myself and companion had runners brought anyway for such scenario, so walking up to the viewpoint was no difficulty- in fact, an exercise that we needed.. Arrived up there with small thb20 entrance fee, and the view was all worth it, especially the fact that we were the only group up there early in the morning. Would've been a spectacular sight to catch the sunrise if we made it earlier.. Still, the weather was great and the view was spectacular. We could see the red clay temple below and mainland visibly from up there. Very photogenic spot and viewpoint.
10. Thamma Park (Ban Khao Na Nai)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Marlot50 - Glomfjord, Norway
We was at the opening of the first temple in Thama Park some years ago since my wifes brother is the head of this temple area. We was invited to see the rest of the temple area, all of them from no 1 to 5. The most amizing temple which he said will be finished within 6 - 8 months was temple no. 5. The veiw over the total temple area and the landscape was amazing. We will recommand a trip to the park because it is an absolute attraction.
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