The island of Koh Samui, in Thailand, has a strong local culture and is home to a number of interesting temples (Wat) and pagodas (Chedi).
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The most famous is the twelve-meter high gilded Buddha statue at the Wat Phra Yai. The smaller Buddha at the Wat Laem Sor draws fewer tourists, but is also well worth a visit; close to the temple the ruins of an old mountain Chedi await travellers who dare to leave the beaten path. A must-see is the circular road that connects the various areas of Koh Sumai and circumvents the island. The capital city, Nathon, has a number of old, charming houses, while the Wat Plai Laem is famous for its colourful 18-armed Buddha that sits in the middle of a pleasant fish lake (fish food is available at the temple).
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