Nam Tok Hin Lat

Ko Samui


Near the wát þàh (forest temple) of the same name, this waterfall is reached after a mildly strenuous 30-minute hike over streams and boulders. The reward is a dip in the pool at the bottom of the falls. Keep an eye out for the temple's signs containing spiritual words of moral guidance and enlightenment, and take sturdy shoes, water and a sun hat when heading out.


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