Full Moon in Koh Samui
Thailand is a beautiful country to experience the Full Moon in Koh Samui. The moon at its fullest adds a certain charm and magic to the islands of Thailand. When the earth is directly between the sun and the moon a full moon occurs. A full moon occurs every 29.53 days in the lunar cycle. In the Buddhist religion, the moon at its fullest has significance to the Buddhist Calendar. The Buddhists celebrate with meditation and mindfulness focusing on a state of stillness. They also believe the moon at its fullest has strong effects on our bodies and we should use the time to relax and regrow.
Full Moon Samui Style
The island celebrates the Full Moon in Koh Samui with beach parties and fire shows but not on a level experienced by the island of Koh Phangan. For some guests, the full moon is an opportunity for a romantic meal on a secluded beach. There are some fabulous hotels and restaurants offering an evenings entertainment and the famous Thai hospitality. The best beach to celebrate full moon Koh Samui is the Chaweng Beach on the east of the island. For your party shopping, the shops and market stalls in Koh Samui have an abundance of party tee shirts hats and decorations.
Sailings to Full Moon Party
Every month the island of Koh Samui transports hundreds of tourists to Koh Phangan. The Big Buddha Pier is located in Bang Rak Koh Samui. The evening before and on the day of the parties the pier is at its busiest. To avoid disappointment book the tickets in advance. The hotels and hostels in Koh Samui offer their guests discount tickets including the ferry crossings. For the early morning ferry crossing consider staying the night before at the Casa Luna hostel or the Samui Pier Beach Resort. Both of the accommodations are within walking distance of the Big Buddha Pier Koh Samui.
Party Full Moon Koh Phangan
The tropical island of Koh Phangan is the full moon party capital of Thailand. The parties on the island are legendary and first started back in 1988 on the Haad Rin Beach. The parties started as a small affair and have continually grown to thousands of tourists visiting this iconic event. To discover everything you need to know about the parties connect with our travel guide for the island of Koh Phangan. The Koh Phangan Travel Guide offers the best in accommodation, restaurants and bars to enjoy the party atmosphere on the island.
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