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Koh Samui Free Travel Thailand Koh Samui Free Travel
The trip to Koh Samui is about 10000. Just book your own air tickets and hotels. It's simple.
brief introduction
Koh Samui, located in the Gulf of Thailand, is the third largest island in China, surrounded by 80 islands, but most of them are uninhabited. Coconut industry is one of the important economic sources on the island, so Koh Samui has won the reputation of "coconut island". Compared with Phuket, where tourism is more mature, Koh Samui retains more natural and simple atmosphere and attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique charm. Koh Samui has many soft beaches, beautiful Buddhist temples and jungle waterfalls. It is also a good choice to take a boat to the surrounding islands to enjoy the original tropical scenery.
Optimal travel time
Koh Samui has a tropical climate with an average annual temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. February to April is the coolest season in a year. At this time, the warm sea and sunshine in Koh Samui attract a large number of tourists, which is the tourist season. April to September is the hot season in Koh Samui. At this time, the weather is hot, accompanied by sudden heavy rain, which is the off-season of tourism. The house price may be cheaper than the peak season 1/3. It rains most days from July to September, which is also a typhoon season. Before you decide to go to Koh Samui, you should pay special attention to the news of tropical ocean storms. At this time, it is not appropriate to arrange recreational activities such as diving and going out to sea. 10- 12 Mid-February is the rainy season in Koh Samui. It rains heavily and continuously, but compared with the inland of Thailand, this rain is nothing.
Dress guide
Koh Samui is very hot all year round, and there is no winter in summer. Of course, when you get to the seaside, you must bring your bathing suit and beach clothes. No matter what season, it is enough to dress up in cool and comfortable summer. If you are afraid of the sun, you can take a thin shirt and rain gear with you during the rainy season to prepare for sudden inconvenience.
language
The official language of Thailand is Thai, formerly known as Siam. Now many Thais are learning Chinese, and knowing a little English is quite popular. If you meet a Thai who really can't speak English, call back to the hotel and ask the hotel service staff to help you communicate. Visitors to Thailand should learn a few important Thai words before leaving, or download a translation for their mobile phones in case of trouble caused by language barriers.
Common words:
Hello (Savady is (Chai is not (Mai Chai)
Thank you (khopkhun, it doesn't matter (maipenrai
For more languages, please download the mobile travel translation.
Religion and culture
Thailand is one of the powerful Buddhist countries in the world. The state religion of Thailand is a branch of Hinayana Buddhism, and more than 90% of Thais believe in it. The rest believe in Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and other faiths-they all have complete freedom of speech. Buddhism continues to exert a powerful influence on daily life. The elderly are highly respected by people. Therefore, whether in cities or villages, temples (wat) are the center of social life and religious life. Zen is one of the most popular aspects of Buddhism, and countless Thais meditate regularly to improve their inner peace and happiness. Visitors can also learn the basic principles of meditation in several centers in Bangkok or other parts of the country.
Custom taboo
Royal taboo
1. Thais respect their king, queen and royal family very much, so they should be absolutely cautious in criticizing the royal family in front of others. Thai law punishes disrespect for the royal family. Therefore, tourists should pay attention to showing proper manners. For example, when there are royal people present in public, it is best to pay attention to the actions of others and follow suit.
As a tourist, when you hear that the national anthem of Thailand is playing, you should stop the activity immediately and stand still.
social etiquette
1. When Thai people greet each other, they don't use the typical handshake, but put their hands together and look like they are praying. Thais call it "wai". Generally speaking, the younger one greets the older one first, and then the older one greets with his hands folded.
It is impolite to point at others with your lower limbs. So sit with people to avoid this situation. Or if you signal something to someone, please use your hands instead of your feet.
3. Thais believe that "head" is the highest part of the body in word meaning or symbolic meaning. Therefore, they are not allowed to pat anyone on the head, even as a friendly gesture. Similarly, observing Thai social gatherings, young people will deliberately lower their heads in front of the elderly, so as not to be higher than the height of the elderly, so as not to leave the impression of "looking down" on the elderly. Admittedly, this is not always possible, but their efforts are valuable.
It is unacceptable to publicly declare love between men and women. You may have seen some very westernized young couples holding hands, but this is only common in enlightened communities.
In Thailand, losing one's temper is the worst policy, especially for public development. As for what you want, you won't succeed. Thais consider this a despicable act. However, it is the best policy to keep calm and calm your emotions, and you will feel comfortable with what you want.
6. Don't be surprised if Thais call you by your first name instead of your last name, such as Mr. Booker or Ms. Mary. Because that's what they call each other, and they usually call each other "Kun" (Mr., Mrs. and Ms. come before their names.
7. Generally speaking, Thai women are more conservative. Please don't touch them without their consent.
8. Thais believe that a person's right hand is clean and his left hand is unclean, and his left hand can only be used to take some unclean things. So holding important things with your left hand will attract disgust. Left-handed people can be careless in daily life, but absolutely not in formal occasions. On more formal occasions, it should be presented with both hands, and using the left hand will be considered as contempt for others. Thai people eat with their right hand, and they also use their right hand when handing things to others to show respect. If you have to use your left hand, you should say "left hand, please forgive me" first.
9. Like the left hand, the sole of the foot is considered unclean. Avoid putting your feet on the table when sitting. Hitting people or pointing people with your toes will be severely reprimanded. Never lift your feet at the Buddha. Thai people think that feet are despicable and can only be used for walking, but they can't do other things, such as kicking the door with their feet and pointing at things with their toes. When sitting, don't tilt your feet and point your feet at others. Women are strict when they sit down, and their legs must be close together, otherwise they will be considered uncivilized and uneducated.
10. In public places in Thailand, don't do anything that undermines style, such as hugging, kissing or shaking hands, which is considered to be against local customs. In addition, nude sunbathing is only allowed on some beaches. In other places, Thais don't like this behavior. Although it does not constitute a crime, it violates Thai Buddhist philosophy. Thai men and women pay attention to giving and receiving, even when dancing in public, they can't touch their bodies.
1 1. Thais don't need to sign their names with a red pen, because after death, Thais have to write their surnames on the coffin mouth with a red pen. Thais prefer red and yellow to brown. People are used to using colors to indicate different dates: Sunday is red, Monday is yellow, Tuesday is pink, Wednesday is green, Thursday is orange, Friday is light blue and Saturday is purple. People often wear different colors according to different dates. White used to be used for funerals, but now it is changed to black.
12. It is forbidden to dry clothes, especially underwear and socks, in places where people often walk around, such as doorways and roofs.
13. In some rural areas, don't praise other people's children for their beauty.
14. You can't carry water to light the lamp. Thai people hold loi krathong every year on the full moon of 65438+February in Thai calendar, which is the most lively festival in Thailand. When you look at the water lamp, you must pay attention. No matter how delicate and beautiful it is, never pick it up, or you will be severely punished.
15. Issues to avoid talking about: politics, corruption and royalty. Even among friends, they don't like to talk about personal problems.
16. If you offended others, smile, say "I'm sorry" and apologize, and put your hands together.
17. Take off your shoes and don't step on the threshold before entering the residence in Thailand. If the host sits on the floor, the guest should do the same. Don't cross your legs, bend your legs under your body and don't show your feet.
18. For Thai gifts, it is best to choose packaged food, candy, etc. Pass it to the recipient with your right hand. If a Thai gives you a gift, you should put your hands together to express your gratitude, and then accept the gift. Don't open it in front of you unless someone asks.
Religious taboo
1. Thai temples are recognized as holy places by Thai people. Please dress appropriately and dignified when entering the Buddhist temple. You are not allowed to wear any short skirts, shorts or topless clothes. When entering Buddhist temples, Muslim temples or private houses, tourists need to take off their shoes and be careful not to step on the threshold.
Check your clothes before you go to the Buddhist temple. It is forbidden for people with bare upper body and shorts and vests to enter, and even people with shirts not tucked into their pants and sleeves rolled around their arms are not allowed to enter the Buddhist temple. Visitors should take off their shoes before entering the Buddhist temple, otherwise it will be regarded as polluting the Buddhist temple. If tourists rashly go to temples, Buddha statues and monks, they will be considered guilty. Be especially careful when shooting Buddha statues. Never climb the Buddha statue to take pictures.
Don't touch the Buddha statue, and don't climb any Buddha statue inside or outside the temple. Respect all Buddha statues, big or small. Don't put the Buddha in your trouser pocket. Thais believe that touching the Buddha statue in the lower body is blasphemous. No finger monks, no contact (body monks. In particular, women are not allowed to shake hands with monks and sit next to monks in cars. Even if a monk comes to say hello (foreign women often meets him), he should politely stay away from him.
If a woman wants to give something to a monk, she should ask a man to give it to her. If she wants to give it to her personally, the monk will open the yellow robe or towel and accept what the woman gives her. In the process, she is not allowed to touch the woman.
When meeting girls, men should also be careful not to touch their bodies.
6. When you meet a monk who wants to be almed, don't send cash, because it is against the monk's precepts.
7. If you pass in front of a monk in Lu Yu on a sunny day, you must avoid the figure of the monk. Buddhism believes that the picture of a monk is the monk himself, and drawing a picture of a monk is equivalent to drawing a monk, which is a sign of disrespect for the monk.
8. Ask permission before taking pictures of monks, and thank them politely after taking pictures.
9. Some laws in Thailand are related to the protection of religions. These laws refer not only to Buddhism, but also to other faiths in China. People who don't know religious taboos, even if they don't mean to insult religion, will cause others' disgust. In the mosque, men should wear hats, women should wear trousers or long skirts, and their hair should be wrapped in scarves. Take off your shoes when you enter the mosque.
What's the fun of a day trip to Koh Samui?
Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand. Koh Samui is the third largest island in China, about 80 kilometers away from the mainland. There are 80 islands around, but most of them are uninhabited Twenty years ago, Koh Samui was a basically isolated paradise. Compared with Phuket, where tourism is more mature, Koh Samui retains more natural and simple atmosphere, giving people the impression that it still retains an original atmosphere independent of the city. More and more friends who travel to Thailand will choose to travel to Koh Samui.
Such a beautiful place, except the beach in Koh Samui, where should I go if I only have one day? The following is a self-help tour guide to Koh Samui brought by Bian Xiao of Chongqing China International Travel Service. Let's see where a day trip to Koh Samui is fun!
Taodao
Taodao is a world-famous diving resort, and has been listed as a must-see TOP50 in the world all the year round. There are more than 30 well-known constant-temperature diving spots near Taodao, with rich marine landscape and coral reefs. Among the hidden corals, the number of fish is amazing, the fish species are also very rich, and the water quality is clear. Divers must not miss it! Nanyuan Island, located in the northwest of Daodao Island, consists of three mini islands. The most distinctive feature is its herringbone beach, which connects three small islands and is a symbol of the beautiful scenery of Koh Samui.
Antong National Ocean Park
Antong National Ocean Park is a national wildlife reserve, located about 20 kilometers west of Koh Samui, and consists of 42 small islands. This is the second national marine park approved by Thailand. The huge limestone on the island is immersed in clear water, and the blue sea and scattered mountains constitute a beautiful landscape painting. The theme of the one-day tour in Antong Forest Park is leisure. The main highlight is to watch Antong's unique landform and scenery, kayak through the forest park, or explore in the naturally formed limestone caves, or climb the highest observation deck, overlooking the scattered primitive islands in the blue-green sea and sighing the wonders of nature.
Shazijiao
Located between Mae Nan Hai Beach and Bopu Beach on the north coast of Koh Samui, Cape Sha is the best place to enjoy the sunset in Koh Samui. Here you can watch the opposite Pagan Island and watch the sunrise at sea. Villages with local residents such as Menan Village and Popo Village have few tourists. Friends who like sunsets must not miss Shajiao.
Wat Plai Laem
Guanyin Temple with Thousand Hands is located in the northern part of Koh Samui, which is the latest temple in Koh Samui. Temples and many colorful Buddha statues are built on artificial lakes, which are magnificent. There are many big fish in this artificial lake. If tourists donate $65,438+00 to the temple in the center of the lake, they can get a pack of fish food to feed the fish. It takes 10 minutes to take a double car or taxi from Chawentan.
Sumerian Adventure Park
Samoan Mang Adventure Park opened on 1997. The waterfall in the park is 80 meters high and is the highest natural waterfall in Koh Samui. If tourists visit the mountains, they can choose to take an elephant or an off-road vehicle up the mountain and pass through the waterfall grassland along the way. There will be many animals grazing on the grassland, which will definitely make tourists experience an unforgettable journey. Little tigers can be photographed in the park at a cost of 200 baht per person.
Temple of remains
WatKhunaram enshrines the body relic of a monk, which makes people marvel at the mystery of Buddhism. LuongPordaeng, a monk, died in 1973. He was in a meditation posture before his death and has remained in this state ever since. Now temples store relics in glass boxes for worshippers to worship. What is puzzling is that in the past 30 years, the body has never shown signs of corruption. Arrive in the morning or evening to watch monks chanting.
Big Buddha Temple
The Great Buddha Temple, English name WatPraYai, also known as BigBuddhaTemple, is the most famous temple in Koh Samui and a landmark building on the island. There is a large Buddha statue in the temple, which is 12 meters high and can be clearly seen in the air and several kilometers away from the land. It is very spectacular. Shoes are not allowed to enter temples, and women should not get too close to monks, so as to find inner peace and respect for local culture.
Chawen' en avenue
Shopping is also a good arrangement for a day in Koh Samui. Chawun Street is a good choice. Bars, massage shops, specialty shops, seafood shops, 7 1 1 can be seen everywhere here. Friends who like to have nothing to do can choose here. Entertainment, food and specialty food can be done in one stop.
The above is a self-help tour guide to Koh Samui brought by Bian Xiao of Chongqing China International Travel Service-where to visit Koh Samui in one day, and friends who travel to Koh Samui can consider visiting these places if they have time to travel independently in one day.
Tourism from Chongqing to Koh Samui/Lu Xian/Koh Samui, Thailand
What's the price of a 7-day tour in Thailand?
According to the price of February 20 19, 19, if you take a group tour, the tour fee is generally 3000-5000 yuan except from home. According to the official regulations of the Immigration Bureau of Thailand, foreigners must carry no less than 20,000 baht (about 4,000 yuan) when entering Thailand, so if you don't buy big items to travel to Thailand, the average person is 5000-65438+.
There are the following reference materials about fees:
1. Go to Phuket for 6-7 days (with a group tour, the cost is about 2,000-5,000 yuan, and eating and shopping are counted separately. The cost is roughly between 5000- 10000 yuan.
2. 5-6 days in Pattaya, Bangkok (about 2,000-4,000 yuan for group tours, and about 5,000 yuan for shopping.
3. 5-6 days in Chiang Mai (with a group tour, the cost is about 1500-3000 yuan, including shopping, totaling about 3000-5000 yuan.
4. Free travel in Koh Samui depends on your hotel. Generally, it starts at 3,000 yuan, and it is more than 20,000 yuan.
Extended data
Thailand's visa-free policy
The Thai government announced that starting from 2018165438+05+0913, it will implement 60-day visa-free measures for tourists from 2 1 countries and regions including China.
According to the announcement, during this period, tourists from relevant countries and regions will not charge visa fees when applying for visas on arrival in Thailand with the longest validity period of 15 days. As for the tourist visas handled at Thai embassies and consulates abroad before departure, there is still a charge.
The visa fee for arriving in Thailand is 2000 baht per person (about 420 yuan RMB).
Just a few days ago, Thailand announced that the visa-free date was from 65438+February 1 this year to 1 in 20 19. The implementation of visa exemption half a month in advance is intended to attract China tourists to enter the country in advance, so as to save the downturn of inbound tourism in China for a period of time.
People's Daily Online-Travel to Thailand is visa-free from now on.
People's Daily Online-Thailand 7-day tour cost exposure of 2999 yuan is zero negative tour fee.
I'd like to ask, I want to go to Koh Samui+Bangkok next year. I saw that the air ticket in Koh Samui was so expensive. How to take the cheapest flight?
This is how Koh Samui chooses the ticket of AirAsia, flies to Sutania at Don Mueang Airport 1 hour, and then transfers for 2 hours. You can also watch Birdie Thai, which flies directly from Bangkok to Koh Samui without transshipment.
You go next year, and go to AirAsia to check the air tickets every day. It seems that the cheapest flight to Koh Samui is only 150 including tax. Last year, I went by car. I took the car of L company, but it took 9 hours by car and 4 hours by boat. A little slow.
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