Monday 1 June 2009

Hin Ta Hin Yai : Koh Samui, Thailand

Hin Ta - Hin Yai is the place popular for locals and tourists who come to Koh Samui in Thailand. Hin Ta - Hin Yai or Grand father Grand mother rocks is unique from the other rocks because their shape is close resemblance to male and female genitals. Their formation and shape have been personified into a local tale describing their existence on the island. The story goes that an old couple's boat wrecked and sunk in the bay, where their bodies washed ashore and created these strange rocks. Whatever their origin though, your pictures will no doubt make for some interesting conversation when shown to friends back home.
This famous site is located on Lamai beach, south of Samui island. In case of you can enter to Samui Island. Just take a small bus and tell them "Go to Hin Ta - Hin Yai krub" is just easy way to go by economic price (60 baht), or you can rent motorcycle or jeep to drive by yourself to them only 30 minutes from Don Sak Pier.

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  1. Samui is a beautiful island and i've been there many times. Hope you had a great trip!

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