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Big Buddha Temple Koh Samui
Big Buddha Temple Koh Samui
Big Buddha Temple Koh Samui
One of Koh Samui’s most iconic landmarks, home to a 12-metre golden Buddha overlooking the island.
One of Koh Samui’s most iconic landmarks, home to a 12-metre golden Buddha overlooking the island.
One of Koh Samui’s most iconic landmarks, home to a 12-metre golden Buddha overlooking the island.
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Chaweng
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4.5 (11.5K Reviews)
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Price
Price
Free entry
Free entry
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Good time
Good time
Morning or late afternoon
Morning or late afternoon
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Temple visit · Views · Photos
Temple visit · Views · Photos
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Access
Access
Stairs to upper terrace
Stairs to upper terrace
Overview
Overview
Wat Phra Yai, better known as Big Buddha Temple, is one of Koh Samui’s most recognisable landmarks. The 12-metre golden Buddha sits on Koh Fan, a small island connected to Samui by a causeway.
Climb the staircase to the upper terrace for views across the surrounding coastline and temple grounds. It is an active Buddhist temple as well as a popular place to visit, so respectful behaviour and clothing are important.
Wat Phra Yai, better known as Big Buddha Temple, is one of Koh Samui’s most recognisable landmarks. The 12-metre golden Buddha sits on Koh Fan, a small island connected to Samui by a causeway.
Climb the staircase to the upper terrace for views across the surrounding coastline and temple grounds. It is an active Buddhist temple as well as a popular place to visit, so respectful behaviour and clothing are important.
What to expect
What to expect
Expect a short walk around the temple grounds followed by stairs leading up to the large golden Buddha. From the upper terrace you can see the surrounding coastline and nearby islands. The site is an active Buddhist temple, so dress respectfully and keep noise low.
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Dress respectfully with shoulders and knees covered, and expect stairs up to the Buddha. Morning or late afternoon is usually more comfortable than midday. Wat Plai Laem is nearby, so it’s easy to visit both temples on the same trip.
Dress respectfully with shoulders and knees covered, and expect stairs up to the Buddha. Morning or late afternoon is usually more comfortable than midday. Wat Plai Laem is nearby, so it’s easy to visit both temples on the same trip.
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Expect a short walk around the temple grounds followed by stairs leading up to the large golden Buddha. From the upper terrace you can see the surrounding coastline and nearby islands. The site is an active Buddhist temple, so dress respectfully and keep noise low.
What to expect
Dress respectfully with shoulders and knees covered, and expect stairs up to the Buddha. Morning or late afternoon is usually more comfortable than midday. Wat Plai Laem is nearby, so it’s easy to visit both temples on the same trip.
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Free entry
Good time
Morning or late afternoon
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Temple visit · Views · Photos
Access
Stairs to upper terrace
Wat Phra Yai, better known as Big Buddha Temple, is one of Koh Samui’s most recognisable landmarks. The 12-metre golden Buddha sits on Koh Fan, a small island connected to Samui by a causeway.
Climb the staircase to the upper terrace for views across the surrounding coastline and temple grounds. It is an active Buddhist temple as well as a popular place to visit, so respectful behaviour and clothing are important.
Overview
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Address
Wat Phra Yai, H3C6+87P, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
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Open daily. Hours are generally around 06:00–18:30.
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