Laem Sor Travel Information GuideLaem Sor is famous for its ancient pagoda. This beach-front chedi may be the most beautiful place on the island. The chedi is actually rather old, but restored just a few years ago with glazed tiles that have a mustard color probably meant to be look like gold. Next to the chedi is a small 'meditation forest' of trees with places to sit and even a few tables. Surrounding the forest on two sides is a man-made lagoon with some mangrove trees planted along the ocean side. On Buddhist holy days, monks and lay people will come fill the forest and grounds in a festival atmosphere. The rest of the time, it is a quiet and beautiful spot for a picnic. In front of the Pagoda the beach is quite rocky and wild, with great chunks of driftwood thrown about. To the east of the chedi, the beach is a bit more sandy. This stretch of quiet beach has just a few private homes on it allowing it to retain its tropical serenity overlooking the islands of Koh Matsum and Koh Taen. Should you wish to stay in an exquisite tropical home with all ammenities and comfort in place, you can rent one of the luxurious holiday villas manged by Samui Villas & Homes in Laem Sor area. Raw land is readily available for purchase in Laem Sor, as is a small selection of exclusive resale villas.
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