Neighbourhood
Fisherman's Village, Bophut
A strip of old wooden shophouses on Bophut beach, now restaurants and bars, with a Friday walking street.
WhereKoh Samui
Time needed2–3 hours
Best timeFriday evening
CostFree
It is the prettiest built environment on Samui and the only place with a sense of history. The Friday night market is the best on the island.
How to visit it well
- Come on Friday for the walking street, otherwise at sunset.
- Eat at the beachfront restaurants on the sand.
- The pier at the east end still runs fishing boats.
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