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Mother Nature indeed has a sense of humour! (or is it just that the human mind is single-tracked & predictable...?)
This strange rock formation reminds of... well... genitals.
(it's human nature to want to see them... don't be embarrassed! hahaha!)
Not just the formations themself amaze, but also the fact that they are right next to each other!
In local legend the rocks apparently appeared after two lovers drowned themselves in the sea because their families disapproved of their relationship.
Apparently couples that are trying to have a baby should come here for "positive vibrations & good energy" that will help the woman conceive. (nice idea, but did you notice there are hundreds of tourists with cameras standing around?! haha!)
NOTE: Be careful whilst walking on the rocks. If the waves have been strong, the rocks get quite wet & slippery. Especially mind your step when visiting with children.
Leave a Comment Address: LamaiDirections: This sight is a regular stop on any guided tour around the island.
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During a day trip of scootering around the island of Koh Samui, we went to see the Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks.
The site was very beautiful and I was able to get a few nice pictures of it. Not only are the "main attractions" beautiful to see, but the whole area is amazing to experience.
The rock formations can be a handfull if you not careful, when they get wet it is very slippery. However, part of the experience is climbing the rocks and getting a better view of the overall site.
If you want to swim here, there is a shallow pool of water that I saw people in, that looked nice. I had already had my morning swim in the ocean that day, so I didn't try it out, but it looked pretty good.
I would hope that people come and see this site as it has historical meaning, as well as it is a different place to see while on Samui, even though it is a bit "touristy". Leave a Comment Address: Loacated near Lamai beach, sorry I can't give moreDirections: It is about a 15-20 minute scooter ride from Chaweng beach near Lamai beach.
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Near Lamai Beach you must go and see these rocks (Hin Yai/Hin Ta), naturally formed into male and female private parts.... The Grandfather rock is easy to spot but the Grandmother rock can be a little more tricky. You need to climb down a huge rock until you're almost sea level and look back. The locals will point you in the right direction.
The story has it that an elderly couple went out sailing to a nearby province but during their voyage, their boat was taken by a storm, the old man & his wife were unable to swim ashore. They died at sea, turning into rocks to be remembered forever. Directions: Near Lamai Beach. Well signposted.
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 Grandpa rock by phil_uk_net
The picture shows a rock that is phallic in shape - this is Grandpa rock. If you walk out a little and look back there is an opening in the rocks that has been worn away by the waves. Its shape resembles the female genitalia somewhat (if my memory serves me correctly!). This, of course, is Grandma rock. Leave a Comment
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Hin Tai and Hin Yai
One of the most famous attractions in Ko Samui island. It is shure that you have see it again in post cards. These beach rocks located at the end of Lamai Beach in the west part of Ko Samui island. There is a small soi (road) from the main road that its end on this attraction and have a small parking before (you have to pay 10 baht to use the parking). And there are some small reastaurants and beach bars, also and a market with souvenirs, clothes and more..
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Name: Hin Tai and Hin Yai or Grantfather and Grantmother
Attraction Type: Rocks in the beach
Close to: East part of Ko Samui island, near Lamai beach
Last visit: September 2009
Island: Ko Samui
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First Photo: Houses near the attraction
Second Photo: The big rocks
Third Photo: The big rocks
Fourth Photo: The big rocks
Fifth Photo: The big rocks Leave a Comment
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 by Pat&ZoAnnLeave a Comment Directions: South-east corner of Ko Samui
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 Grandmother Stone by Pat&ZoAnnLeave a Comment Directions: South east corner of Ko Samui
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