Chaweng, Samui’s busiest and most vibrant area, offers a wide range of activities for all types of travelers.
Here are a few options:
1. Chaweng Beach Vacation
Chaweng’s main attraction is its long beach with white sand like a bounty commercial. It is perfect for swimming, sunbathing on sun loungers under umbrellas and enjoying the crystal clear water. Yes, yes, the water is really clear and there are hardly any big waves. You can also rent jet skis or try parasailing for some water fun.
Entertainment cost:
- 1 hour. Pangan Route. Cost per scooter (1-2 persons) is 3,500 ฿.
- 3 hours. Cost per scooter, 2 persons. Route to Pangan – 6200 ฿.
- 4 hours. Pangan Route. Cost per scooter (1-2 persons) – 9000 ฿.
You can also relax at Seen Beach Clubs, KC Beach Club & Pool Villas Baan Chaweng Beach Resort and Spa
2. Explore the nightlife of Chaweng
Chaweng is famous for its lively nightlife. After the sun sets, head to Green Mango strip for bars, clubs and live music venues.
Soi Green Mango is a lively and bustling street in the center of Chaweng that attracts tourists with its energy.
It’s short and cramped, so it takes literally minutes to walk from one end to the other.
However, during this stretch of time you will see many bars and clubs where the nightlife is booming. The bars are so similar in atmosphere that when you come back the next day, you can easily confuse them.
Ark Bar is an institution on Samui that has been around for many years. There are always a lot of young people here. The place offers great food, drinks, chill-out zone where you can socialize! An outdoor pool where you can party to the latest live DJ mixes. Billiards area, and at the entrance small pavilions with local goods and entertainment areas (dartz, vr, and others).
- Green Mango location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sqQhayGT26Rabjwj6
- Ark Bar location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5sbnrQBVqrdqkPkQ8
- Elefant location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YQw5N5uhkSvK17Jv7
3. Central Festival Samui Shopping Centre
This open-air mall is ideal for those looking to shop, with everything from local boutiques to international brands. You can eat at restaurants serving a variety of cuisines. And for children, there is a movie theater and special entertainment areas.
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4. Visit Chaweng Night Market
Chaweng Night Market offers local Thai street food, from pad thai to fresh seafood, as well as handmade souvenirs and crafts. It’s a great place to experience the local flavor.
- The cost of breaded chicken is 5 baht for 1 piece
- Popcorn – 30 baht
- Cost of 0.5 liters of juice – 40 baht
5. Enjoy water sports and activities.
Apart from swimming, Chaweng Beach is great for paddleboarding, windsurfing and kayaking. There are many rental shops along the beach where you can try your hand at these sports. The beach is wide, so there is also a volleyball court and plenty of space for Frisbee.
6. Thai boxing (Muay Thai) bouts.
Be sure to check out the traditional Thai boxing at the Phetch Buncha Stadium in Chaweng. This is a popular activity among tourists who want to experience this part of Thai culture. Fights take place every Saturday, with tickets starting at 500 baht per person. Both local fighters and representatives of other countries perform.
Samui International Muay Thai Stadium is the smallest and most obscure of the Muay Thai stadiums in Chaweng. The stadium has a lively atmosphere, good live commentary and an international array of fighters, whose bouts are interspersed with traditional Thai music.
7. Visit Wat Plai Laem and the Big Buddha
Although Chaweng is in close proximity to outdoor activities, a short drive north will take you to iconic temples such as Wat Plai Laem with its colorful statues and the 12-meter tall Big Buddha at Wat Phra Yai, which are ideal for cultural exploration.
8. Cost of renting accommodation and real estate:
- You can rent a hostel in the area for 300 baht per night.
- Rent a one-bedroom apartment from 8000 baht per month.
- Townhouse or detached house will cost from 10000 – 15000 baht, depending on location, pool and other options.
- Villas in the area start from 25000 baht per month.
If you are interested in buying a property in Chaweng Noi area:
- Wing apartments from 2.8 million baht
- Two-bedroom villa from 9 million baht:
- Luxury villas from 30 million baht and up
All these activities make Chaweng a must-visit destination for those seeking thrill, culture and relaxation all in one place!