Place of worship
Big Buddha
344 locals recommend,
Location
Wat phra yai
Bo Put, จ.สุราษฎร์ธานี
Tips from locals
Beautiful temple set on the northern coast with a stunning golden Big Buddha statue.
This Buddha greets you upon arrival as you fly over it upon arrival. The short walk up to the Buddha offers lovely views over the bay. As well as that you can there a few lovely shops within the grounds as well as lovely local places to rest and have a bite to eat.
Be sure to wear shirts or scarves that cover the shoulders, trousers or long shorts, and no beachwear when visiting the Big Buddha temple.
Wat Phra Yai, known in English as the Big Buddha Temple.its golden, 12-meters seated Buddha statue was built in 1972 and remains one of the island’s most popular attractions. Set on Koh Faan, Big Buddha temple is reached by a causeway that connects it to the main island. The Big Buddha can be seen at a distance of several kilometers and is often the first landmark people see when arriving to Samui by air.
Wat Phra Yai, known in English as the Big Buddha Temple.its golden, 12-meters seated Buddha statue was built in 1972 and remains one of the island’s most popular attractions. Set on Koh Faan, Big Buddha temple is reached by a causeway that connects it to the main island. The Big Buddha can be seen a…