Bophut (Fisherman's Village) · Landmarks
Fisherman's Village Historic Shophouse Street
Bophut
Bophut's Fisherman's Village is a beachfront street of restored early-20th-century Sino-Portuguese wooden shophouses from the area's fishing-village past. Pleasant to stroll any day; on Friday evenings it becomes the island's famous walking street market.
- Free
- Bophut (Fisherman's Village)
- Checked 25 Sept
Insider tips
- Visit on a non-Friday morning if you want quiet architecture photos
- Parking is limited on Friday evenings, arrive early or come by taxi
- The street is about 500 m long and easy to walk
The story
Fisherman's Village in Bophut was once a thriving fishing community on Samui's north coast. Its narrow beach road still keeps original Sino-Thai wooden shophouses from the early 20th century, their timber facades now housing cafes, boutiques and restaurants while the upper floors show the old architecture. A traditional fishing boat is kept on display as a reminder of the village's past.
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As a landmark, the street is worth a walk at any time of week: daytime is quiet and good for photography of the facades and Bophut Bay, while Friday evening transforms the street into the famous Fisherman's Village Walking Street market (separate record in the markets category). Smaller market nights are also reported on some other evenings (see market record for the schedule discussion). The village is about 15 minutes from Samui Airport by road.
Walking the street is free. This record covers the historic street itself; food, shopping and market details are deliberately left to the markets category.
Good to know
- Street always open; Friday evening is the walking street market
- Free
- Daytime for architecture photos; Friday evening for market atmosphere; sunset at the beach end
- Family friendly: Yes
Live view
El Gaucho Fisherman's Village - beach cam
The Shack - Fisherman's Village street
Plan a visit
Free route: you go by your own scooter, car or on foot and we work out the order. Private tour: a local driver picks you up and takes you.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 · 5 sources
Sources and last check
- Last checked
- 25 Sept 2026
- What was checked
- Details checked 25 Sept 2026
- Next check due
- September 2027
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