Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks
Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks
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- LIFECHANNELS12 contributionsmust visit once when you came to Samui ISLAND.When arriving in Samui, you must visit once. They said it was like a lot, and found that it was similar. Recommend to come and prove yourself to see if it is the same Recommend to come in the evening Will not be hot and can sit and watch the sunset But maybe a lot of people Walking must be careful because there is no way too much, and requires little climbing Therefore, have to be careful, some Zhua Wa may have waves that splash in and water splashes.Visited November 2020Written November 15, 2020
- Merike TEstonia49 contributionsVery specific shaped rocksAlthough these rocks - Hinyai (Grandmother rock and Hinta (Grandfather rock), are very important part in Thailand (especially Samui) ppl culture, but to me they are rocks that nature has transformed into specific body parts of female (Grandmother rock) and male (Grandfather rock) body parts. The view is awesome there, thats really beautiful! But the rocks are rocks and most of the time this place is very crowded. We were lucky, there werent very many ppl when we got there, the reason was, that becuase of the weather (it was very windy) the sea level was quite high and Grandmother rock was under water, you could only see Grandfather rock. So short to say - if you are passing by, then its great to make a stop there, but i dont think that its worth for taking a longer trip just for the rocks.Visited December 2019Written January 4, 2020
- sweetcheeks72Motherwell, United Kingdom487 contributionsWorth a visitWe visited as part of our island tour. Worth a visit need to be reasonably fit to be able to get over the rocks to get the best views. Some good market stalls in the area had some amazing coconut ice cream for 50 bhat - bargainVisited February 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten February 26, 2020
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Dr Md Mahbubur
Sylhet City, Bangladesh125 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Also called grandfather, grandmother rocks because rocks formation looks like a restricted parts of a Male and female body.that was interesting. Water colour of that parts of sea was imagined in the time between 12pm to 3PM .
Written January 3, 2020
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CKF
CT2,201 contributions
Nov 2020
Completely missing the attraction of these two phallic-like rocks. What a waste of time! We were on a 1/2 day island tour so it was included. Had I known it was so ridiculous, I would have told them to keep driving. My husband is an avid amateur photographer, and even he couldn't see anything useful here.
Move on to the famous statues and leave these rocks to erode in the water.
Move on to the famous statues and leave these rocks to erode in the water.
Written December 27, 2020
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Yvette F
Buckingham, UK245 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Stopped while passing to take a look at rocks. If driving there is a car park to the right just before the rocks, 30 baht for cars, 10 baht for bikes. There are some cute little stalls as you approach the rocks with many of them selling caramel coconut and the usual tourist wares. The rocks themselves only take a minute or two to look at, nothing special, one thats a bit phallic, good for quick photo. Apart from that, nothing much there
Written March 17, 2022
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AngloItalian78
Aylesbury, UK393 contributions
May 2022
If you go there without too much expectation I think you'll love them.
At the end of the day, it's meant to be some pretty rock formations that just so happen to resemble his and hers bits! That's about it.
Along with the usual car park fee, souvenir shops, street food and refreshment stands!
Also the usual lack of health & safety, so do go here with trainers/grippy shoes at the very least and NOT flip flops, as otherwise you may end up landing on rocks/in the sea as it is especially slippery, particularly when walking down to see the Grandmother Rock.
It is, however, a very scenic spot for photos along the coastline, so worth a quick visit - it's a nice stopping point if you are doing one of the full island tours as we were.
At the end of the day, it's meant to be some pretty rock formations that just so happen to resemble his and hers bits! That's about it.
Along with the usual car park fee, souvenir shops, street food and refreshment stands!
Also the usual lack of health & safety, so do go here with trainers/grippy shoes at the very least and NOT flip flops, as otherwise you may end up landing on rocks/in the sea as it is especially slippery, particularly when walking down to see the Grandmother Rock.
It is, however, a very scenic spot for photos along the coastline, so worth a quick visit - it's a nice stopping point if you are doing one of the full island tours as we were.
Written June 10, 2022
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Joachim R
Stockholm, Sweden78 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
These rocks has a special meaning for the Thai people in Samui. It is a small place which is often crowded. But it doesn’t cost anything except for 10 TBH for parking the scooter. Take the time and visit these ancient cliffs and look at the waves hitting the shore.
Written January 4, 2020
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theparentpassport
London, UK79 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
As a parent, I understand the importance of finding unique and educational experiences for my family while on vacation. That's why I highly recommend a visit to Hin Ta (Grandfather) and Hin Ya (Grandmother Rocks) during your trip to Koh Samui. This natural wonder is not only fascinating from a geological perspective, but also offers stunning views of the surrounding scenery. Our baby was amazed by the intricate details and textures created by the erosion process and we loved learning about the legends associated with the rocks. The nearby beach is also perfect for families, with shallow water that's great for splashing around and observing marine life. Although the rock formations themselves may not be suitable for very young children, the beach and nearby areas provide plenty of opportunities for family-friendly fun. Our visit to Hin Yai was a highlight of our trip to Koh Samui and I would definitely recommend it to other families looking for a positive and memorable experience.
Written February 4, 2023
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Gerry S
Ko Samui, Thailand1,381 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
A very nice outcropping of rocks which lend themselves to use as a trail & photo op. Trip to this Southern portion from Bophut took about 30 min. Well worth it. Lovely selection of stalls selling foods & souvenirs. Lots of inexpensive parking & midweek March is certainly not busy.
Written March 23, 2022
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Sixteen S
Tiverton, UK157 contributions
Jun 2022
The rocks themselves are very vaguely shaped as human genitals if you look at them from the right place.
The beach is very nice and there's a cool little cafe playing music.
Other than that, the souvineer places and the food and drink are all over priced there for tourists.
It's worth a half hour visit to have a look, but it's really just something to see if you are driving past.
The beach is very nice and there's a cool little cafe playing music.
Other than that, the souvineer places and the food and drink are all over priced there for tourists.
It's worth a half hour visit to have a look, but it's really just something to see if you are driving past.
Written October 25, 2022
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deepaanoop
Bangkok, Thailand67 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Good for taking pictures. Wear shoes and not heels. We drove there. Private parking for 30 baht. Informal and not sure how safe parking is. We climes up , took pics and left in 15 minutes.
Written August 7, 2020
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Wayne
Bangkok, Thailand55 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
On the beach sit a crop of rocks shaped like phallic symbols. Free to enter but parking is charged. Lack of tourists made it easy to get pictures. There is a story behind the rocks if you ask a local! Little outcrop of beach for little ones to play too.
Written April 6, 2021
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hello, which Eco Tour did you use?
Thank you,
Renee
Benjamaphorn
Khon Kaen, Thailand118 contributions
For me, we all Thai so we rent a car and traveled around by google map.
For foreigner I think you should use Traveline services so they can give you more information about the stories of each place :)
kubiken
Falkenberg, Sweden
hur nära är det till stranden
Stig-Arne Stick... A
Lovestad, Sweden1,168 contributions
Klippformationen ligger precis i slutet Söder om Lamai Beach. Finns både en liten marknad samt även restaurang på stället. Kommer du från stranden så är det lite klättring upp innan du kommer fram till "Mormor och Morfar". Man kan även åka dit med bil om man vill slippa klättringen. Finns en liten vik men inte direkt något badställe vid klipporna.
GrannyBob
Wellington, New Zealand6 contributions
Very little, on our tour nothing was explained. We were dropped off and told we had 20 mins to view it.
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