This is not a celebration in the classic sense, but a massive shopping mall that claims the title of ‘the most complete and largest lifestyle shopping complex’ that Koh Samui has to offer.

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Background

There’s more than 90,000km2 of retail space to be found in this massive emporium which is centrally located in Samui island’s resort town, placing it in close proximity to many hotels in Chaweng Koh Samui with examples such as Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort.

Chaweng Port

This is the main entrance to the mall and features several eateries for guests to experience a bounty of cuisines. Most of these restaurants are situated around a beautiful outdoor terrace.

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Bird Cage

This is the fashion department of the mall and features a broad range of stores that cover local brands as well as renowned international names including Adidas, Rip Curl, and Esprit.

Fisherman Village

The heart of Central Festival would be this, where visitors can discover a wide of range of fascinating items and carry out some serious shopping. There’s even a children’s play area so parents can safely relieve themselves of the duty of looking after their children while indulging in a relaxing round of retail therapy. You can also find a Pirate Adventure Horror House situated here.

Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world. Google+