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“Far, far behind Wat Doi Suthep…there is SAN KU.”

San Ku is a rather secretive and somehow mysterious archaeological site on the peak of Doi Suthep mountain. Excavations indicate that it is dating from 700 years ago.
The inscription on the sign at the place reads:"Before restoration, San Ku was an ancient earth mound densely covered by trees. When earth and soil were removed, remains of chedi and wihan bases appeared. Exploration of the pit in the middle of the chedi base revealed many important historical artifacts. It was estimated that San Ku dates from 13th century A.D."
For the European visitor San Ku may bear a slight resemblance to a Celtic hill cemetery.

To get to San Ku follow the road up Doi Suthep mountain, pass Wat Doi Suthep, pass the Bhubing Royal Palace and follow the road for about another 3km up to the mountain peak. The site is about 70 m away from the road in the forest.

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Benjakitty Park is a small, but very nicely designed park adjoining an artificial lake, Lake Rajada.

It is located right in the center of Bangkok at the north boundary of Klong Toey district and only a few minutes away from the well known tourist area of Sukhumvit Rd.

Benjakitty Park can be conveniently reached by taking the Subway to Sukhumvit Station or Queen Sirikit Convention Center Station or by taking the skytrain to Asoke Station.

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Lad Koh Viewpoint, also known as “Zenith viewpoint” is located right at the Koh Samui ring road leaving Chaweng southbound in the direction of Lamai.

Nicely rebuilt 2 years ago and very conveniently located, this place offers a splendid view over the whole Chaweng bay area.

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Lad Koh Viewpoint

Hilltop viewpoint nearby Thong Thakhian beach

Thong Thakhian beach is at the small peninsula located between Chaweng and Lamai. If you dare to go for a more advanced Samui experience, go or drive your vehicle up the hills that are towering over the ring road. You might find a viewpoint offering a breathtaking 270 degree panoramic view!

What to see:

• in South West direction: Lamai and farther away, the main land


• in South East direction: Cape Thong Lak


• in East direction: plain ocean front


• in North East direction: the far end of Chaweng bay


• in North direction: Bophut and Koh Phangan

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