The temples in Koh Samui
When visiting
temples, please remember to dress politely (no beachwear or
revealing costumes) and behave with the appropriate respect
on temple grounds.
Wat Phra Yai
This temple is the home of Koh Samui's most famous landmark
the Big Buddha. Most Visitors come to marvel at the sheer
size and beauty of this remarkable statue at some point
during their holiday. Visible from several kilometers away
and even from the air when arriving on or leaving the island
, the 12 meter tall golden image stands proud. At the base
of the structure, several shops and restaurants cater to the
needs of devotees and tourists alike. Wat Phra Yai is in the
Northeast of Samui on route 4171 near the airport.
The Coral Buddha
Formerly one of Samui's main attractions, this small,
dilapidated statue is now only visited by Buddhist devotees.
Although it is in a state of disrepair, the Coral Buddha is
still revered and is a place of worship for the monks from
nearby Wat Sumret. The only direction sign is a small tatty
board parallel to the road which is easy to miss when
driving past. It is on the 4169 ring-road approximately 800
meters West of Hua Thanon
The Lord Buddha's Footprint
There are actually four artistically engraved footprints
here, superimposed one upon the other and housed in a modest
shrine 150 steps up a steep hill. Go up the concrete slope
on the left, 2km west of the turnoff for the Butterfly
Garden on route 4170.
Wat Sumret
This old temple is the guardian of the ancient White Marble
Buddha, believed by many, including the resident monks, to
be many hundreds of years old. It also harbours within its
grounds the Secret Hall of Buddha's, which will only be
opened on request. 200m down the second concrete road on the
left, west of Hua Thanon on Route 4169.
Wat Kiri Wongkaram
This temple is noted for the mummified body of the Buddhist
monk Loung Por Ruam, which has been on display for the last
25 years. Follow Route 4170 south from Ban Saket, then turn
right between the two giant elephant statues and look for
the temple 1km farther along on the right.
The Laem Sor Chedi
This ornately designed chedi (pagoda) sits on the rocks at
the water's edge on the grounds of Wat Laem Sor. Off Route
4170 between Ban Tale and Ban Pang Ka. Follow the track with
a sign that reads "Waikiki Bungalows" to the end.
Wat Khunaram
The body of Samui's most famous mummified monk, Loung
Pordaeng, is on display here in the same meditation position
he died in over 20 years ago. Route 4169 between the Na
Muang waterfalls and Hua Thanon.
Wat
Samui
A very quiet temple on the central road of Samui. Eventhough
many temples look alike, each of them has it's own
personality and history. The monks houses near the temples
are often interesting, some of them even with a antique
style. The place is usually very peaceful, unless there is a
ceremony or a festival and you will always appreciate the
shade provided by enormous and very old trees.
Wat Sila Ngu
Said to contain a relic of the Lord Buddha, the golden chedi
facing the temple's entrance is a popular place of worship.
Many local travelling shows and even visiting TV stars
sometimes use the temple grounds here for their
performances. Wat Sila Ngu is on the 4169 ring-road, one
kilometer South of Hin-Ta Hin-Yai on the beach side of the
road.
Wat Khao Chedi
Also Wat Laem Sor grounds, but a fair distance away
lies the Khao (mountain) Chedi. Until a few months ago, this
ruined monument had been forgotten about for many years.
Now, the overgrown path leading to the chedi has been
cleared and there's easy access.
About 300 meters West of
the Laem Sor Chedi there is a hill. At the base of the hill
a small hut can be seen, and 100 meters to the right of this
dwelling, the path is visible. It leads to a stairway which
takes about 10 minutes to climb. At the top, the peaceful
ruins of the Khao Chedi greet the intrepid explorer. The
panorama of Laem Sor Bay and the nearby islands from here is
breathtaking.
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