This beach lies on the west coast of Koh Samui. Uncrowded beach and crystal clear water are the main attractions here. It is perfect for a laid-back holiday. The sunset views are excellent. The main car ferry pier of Koh Samui is located nearby, which makes it the first choice of people driving to the island from mainland.

The shallow beach here is sandy without any rocks or corals. This makes it the perfect place for children. If you go beyond 100m, the seabed gets deep all of a sudden.

The isolated beach is an attraction for many tourists, who seek out places where they are not disturbed during holidays. Due to this, many visitors come here every year for their annual vacation. The tourists here are generally families and older tourists, who are happy just to laze around the beach. Pensioners form a sizeable percentage of the tourists.

For moving around, you have to find your own means, as public transport is absent here. Either rent a car or strike a bargain with a taxi driver. Shopping is almost non-existent in Lipa Noi. For your supplies, prepare to drive to Nathon, which is located 5km away.

The resorts of Lipa Noi are owned by private citizens, who are bent on keeping the natural charm of the place, at the same time providing first-class facilities to the visitors who are used to high standards of living. Among these, the Lipa Lovely Resort is the most popular. The attached restaurant is equally famous. Samui’s well-known spa,
Samui Dhama Healing Centre is located in Lipa Noi.

Lipa Noi doesn’t have any nightlife to speak of. The demography of the visitors suits this. Lazing around the beach and driving through the coconut plantations are the best activities of the place.

Along the beach road there are a few local restaurants serving Thai delicacies. They also have entertainments like Thai dancing and acrobatics. Massages are offered right on the beach in the many salas. The shallow calm water allows swimming and other water sports all through the year.

Paradise Park Farm is located close to Lipa Noi. It is home to many species of animals and birds. There is an admission fee and it is inclusive of the pool facilities inside. A Thai restaurant is located inside the premises.

Lipa Noi is more of a residential area than a tourist one. Due to this, the number of people seen on the beach is less and it offers privacy to tourists staying in bungalows.

The Tongyang beach has soft white sand with coconut plantations extending on both sides as far as eyes can see. It is a great place to enjoy a beautiful sunset.