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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