The quaint little village of Bophut, located on the northern coast of Ko Samui is known for its scenic charm and un-spoilt culture. It is one of the few places in the city that retains some of the nations Thai Chinese touch. The simple yet rich ambience you would experience in Bophut matkes you want to stay longer basking in this sheer magnificence. For a long time, Bophut along with its invaluable beauty has been somewhat as a sleeping village but of late the world is slowly beginning to discover this best kept secret of Samui. Hotel and Resorts are booming at a rate enabling you to have a magical experience in Bophut
The heart of Bophut beats at the fisherman’s village. This charming little area located on the East end of the beach is etched with the authentic culture of Bophut; the fishing styles are their very own and so are the lifestyles and the locals have taken a special effort to preserve this culture. A tour around the Bophut Village will take you through old Chinese shop houses and crowed narrow streets that are packed with an array of cafes and small trendy shops.
The highlight of Bophut is its beach side sceneries. The beach in itself runs along 2 km and its shore line is laced by crystal white sands and long and lanky coconut palms. Its calm waters make it more popular for relaxing than swimming but if you are craving for a dip you are certainly welcome. A must not miss in Bophut are the sunsets. Illuminating the sky with a golden hue, the sunset along the sparkling beaches is truly magnificent in Bophut. One can sit by the beach and bask in this breath taking scenery for hours. The tranquility you will experience is most certainly unmatched.
With the rise of hotels and resort in Bophut it is not too difficult to book yourself a good Samui Hotel. But if you are looking for excellence choose the Anantara Bophut Koh Samui. This Samui Resort is known to provide you with the best of class, and services and it even comes with a spectacular ambience.
Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.
