Travellers visiting the eastern part of the world have many attractions in store for them ranging from beaches to temples and wildlife and more. For the visitor who comes to Thailand there is a wide variety of tourist hot spots to choose from depending on their interests and schedule.

Wat Sila Ngu in Samui is one of the places that receive much attention from the locals as well as foreigners. It is a beautiful golden temple by the beach. Located at 41 69 ring road it is approximately one kilometre south of Hin-Ta Hin-Yai towards the sea side. Its popularity is mainly because it is believed to house a relic of the Lord Buddha, hence a large number of Buddhists tourists as well as pilgrims make it a point to visit this place. As a result the Wat is always visited by worshippers. There is a golden chedi that faces the temple and it is one of the most popular places of worship.

Inside the temple there are a number of sculptures and illustrations based on Buddhism and they are considered to be some of the finest Buddhist sculptures in the Asian region. It is a fine example of the region’s culture, art and traditions. It is also a nice place to sit and relax and engage in some meditation.

What is more, since it is located close to the beach there is always a gentle sea breeze that greets everyone who comes here. There is even a shopping area next to it where a variety of local arts and crafts as well as souvenirs are sold. This is a great place to get a good bargain for souvenirs and other memorabilia to take home to share with friends and family.

For the traveller looking forward to spending some quality time exploring the temples and beaches that are scattered around this region, while staying at a Chaweng hotel, there is no better place to stay than Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa Koh Samui. It is a great Koh Samui resort located in the northern end of Chaweng beach where one can enjoy a quiet and relaxing time by the beach while enjoying the best of hospitality.

Jayani Senanayake is a writer who dabbles in travel and all things exotic. Under the pseudonym of Calliope Sage, she writes of the allures that must simply be discovered. Google+