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Hire a jeep or motorbike and explore the surrounding area of Lamai as there are plenty of interesting attractions
to see. Ko Samui's most popular tourist sites are in this locality so if you're getting bored swimming all day, try some exploring around the area instead.
The south of Lamai, once
you get past the Muslim Fishing village Hua Thanon, is Samui before becoming the popular tourist destination it is now. It gives you a view of lush greenery, livestock grazing in the fields,
and little roadside cafes selling drinks and Thai dishes.
Between Lamai and Hua Thanon lies two famous rock formations: Hin Ta and Hin Yai also known as Grandpa and Grandma rocks.
These formations look like the male and female genitalia, respectively. What makes these rocks even more strange is that they are close to each other, giving way to a legend explaining how
they came to be.
Near Hin Ta and Hin Yai is a small beach. It is not for swimming but it gives you time to cool your feet. Small souvenir shops sell clothes, postcards, drinks and
snacks including the local sweet "galamae". Parking is convenient and viewing these popular formations are free.
The Wat Lamai Temple has played host to temple fairs along
with weddings, funerals and various religious festivals. It features concerts, fariground games, food and an outdoor cinema. The temple fairs are week-long celebration and are worth seeing if
you happen to be in Lamai during one.
The Cultural Hall within the temple contains a collection of artifacts from Samui's past. The collections range from brass and earthenware
containers to a 2000 year old metal ceremonial drum dug out from a Lamai village.
Wat Khunaram houses the body of one of Samui's most famous mummified monk, Loung Pordaeng. Loung
Pordaeng passed away 20 years ago and, by his request, his body was placed in a glass case. His body has remained in the specially-made glass case since his death and amazingly, shows only a
few signs of decay.
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