Samui's best beaches line the northern and eastern coasts,
the most popular being Hat Chaweng and Hat Lamai, where
generally attractive accommodation can be found. Other
beaches include Hat Choeng Mon, Hat Mae Nam in the north and
Hat Na Thon, the island's major seafront settlement where
shops, restaurants and tour agencies are concentrated. At
the southern end of Lamai Bay are phallic rock formations
called Hin Ta HinYai. A path connects the three waterfalls,
called NamtokHin Lat, Namtok Lat Wanon, and Namtok Na Muang,
from west to south. The waterfalls are best visited during
rainy season. Elephant riding is an interesting activity at
the Na Muang waterfall. There are some Buddhist monuments
and temples on the island: PhraYai is a massive seated
Buddha image at Fan isle; PhrathatHinNgu is a stupa
containing the Buddha’s relics and Chedi Laem So, a golden
stupa on the western coast; and Wat Khunaram houses the dead
body of Luang Pho Daeng which does not decay.