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Fisherman's Village, Bophut

Old Chinese wooden shophouses by the sea, with boutiques, restaurants and a Friday night market.

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Time needed
2 hours
Entry
Free
Best time
Friday evening
Area
Bophut

Old wooden shophouses, a beach and a Friday walking street.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani

  • By car: About 10 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from Chaweng.
  • On foot: The village is a single long street along the beach.
  • Parking: Car parks at both ends of the village.

The story of Fisherman's Village

Bophut's Fisherman's Village was once a small port where Chinese traders and fishermen lived in wooden shophouses. Many of these buildings survive along its main street.

Today they hold boutique hotels, cafés, galleries and seafood restaurants overlooking the beach and Koh Phangan. On Friday evenings the street closes for a walking market of food, clothes and crafts.

Best time to visit

Best season

January to August.

Best time of day

Evening, especially on Friday for the walking street.

Sunsets

The beach faces north for views over to Koh Phangan.

Tips before you go

  • Go on Friday evening for the night market.
  • Visit on Friday evening for the Walking Street market.
  • Have dinner at a beachfront restaurant at sunset.

Best hotels near Fisherman's Village

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

Hillside villas with private pools.

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Banyan Tree Samui

Pool villas around a private bay at Lamai.

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Anantara Bophut Koh Samui

Beachfront resort beside Fisherman's Village.

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All hotels near Fisherman's Village

What's around Fisherman's Village

  • Bophut BeachCalm beach in front of the village.
  • Big Buddha Temple10 minutes away.
  • Wat Plai LaemColourful temple nearby.
  • Chaweng15 minutes south.

Questions travellers ask

When is the Fisherman's Village market?

Friday evenings.

Is it good for families?

Yes, it is relaxed and walkable.

Can I swim there?

Yes, Bophut Beach is calm.

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