Chaweng Beach is located on the east coast of Koh Samui. Six kilometers of bays and coves, which, as if passing the baton, flow one into another. The sand is perfectly clean, and the water is so transparent that you can see what is happening at the bottom.
You can walk with a camera along the coast, from bay to bay, or you can relax and swim, since the water here is always cool. Chaweng is a great place for both lovers of secluded relaxation and active spending time. Adapted to different tastes of vacationers and hotels. On Chaweng, high-class five-star hotels and budget hotels perfectly coexist.
Over the past twenty years, Chaweng Beach has been transformed beyond recognition by a few adventurous tourists, from a deserted tropical bay inhabited by a handful of fishermen to a vibrant, bustling, cosmopolitan resort town.
It is undoubtedly the most popular tourist area on Koh Samui, with its 6 km of white sandy beach, where most visitors and vacationers usually flock, and where the coastline is full of a myriad of bars, travel agencies and elegant restaurants, and crystal clear waters are conducive to swimming and water sports. In addition, here you can order a tour to nearby islands, around or inland. The beach is always filled with people looking for lots of sun and fun campaigns.
The northern and southern ends are more family oriented and quieter , while around the central area, where most of the nightlife is concentrated, mainly around the famous Soi Green Mango , young people tend to hang out.
Chaweng beach road is built up with shops, restaurants and bars for every taste and budget. International brands such as Starbucks and Burger King coexist with nondescript cafes and shops. Long stretches of the main road are occupied by small local businesses offering various gifts and handicrafts for sale. It is full of exchange offices, ATMS machines, Internet cafes, travel agencies, car rentals, lodging and motorcycles, international style pharmacies.
The road along the beach suffers from inadequate drainage, especially during the monsoon seasons, and more recently from congestion, although a recently installed one-way system has reduced congestion. This one-way traffic system also helps transport tourists from more "Thai" outlying areas, from the main beach road, to more remote locations.
The main market area of Laem Din is right behind the main tourist area, offering fresh fruits and vegetables, local delicacies and inexpensive clothing. Similar markets can be found in any place where most Thais live and work.
Along the main road - Chaweng Beach road, hot streets remain deserted throughout the day, as all tourists are on the beach, escaping from the sun in the shade of palm trees, and begin to come to life only after 17.00, when restaurants and shops begin to push and bustle. Closer to sunset, there is a colorful, noisy mix of pedestrians walking along the sidewalks, motorcycles, taxis crawling along the road in search of passengers. Gradually, bright crowds slowly move into the club areas and dissipate only in the morning.
The development of Chaweng has naturally centered on the coast, the main road runs parallel to the coastline, and the beach itself is built up with resorts and hotels along its entire length.
Something tells you that it's time to relax, and in addition to a beach holiday, an indulgent alternative appears - treatment in one of the many high-quality spa resorts on Koh Samui (Koh Samui) . On Chaweng, scattered along the main road of the beach, there are a large number of massage parlors, reflexology and beauty salons. Most of them have trained the staff and provide a good level of service as well as a range of body and face treatments.
But for a truly authentic experience, in an opulent setting, try one of the spas attached to more luxurious hotels, or an independent day spa set in a tropical garden with steam rooms, Jacuzzis and an atmosphere of complete peace and tranquility.
Chaweng Beach is considered the main center of night parties on the island. Along the main road of Beach Rd, there are numerous small streets (soi) filled with a myriad of bars and pubs to suit all tastes. The epicenter of all this is Soi Green Mango, located in central Chaweng, and Soi Reggae, located near the lake. Usually all nightclubs reach the climax of entertainment by midnight, then the fun slowly declines, and at 02.00, by order of the chief policeman, all entertainment establishments must be closed. If life in bars still continues, then the owners have friends in higher instances.