Verified September 2026
9.0/10(2,509 reviews)
Wat Ratchathammaram is a Buddhist temple and tourist attraction in Hua Thanon, best for a short, quiet stop. It’s open daily 7 AM–5 PM, has restroom access and wheelchair-accessible parking and restrooms, and gets busiest around midday. Reviewers say it’s free to enter and notable for its red terracotta look and detailed sculptures.
Is Wat Ratchathammaram Red Temple worth visiting?
Wat Ratchathammaram is a Buddhist temple and tourist attraction in Hua Thanon for people who want a short, photogenic stop rather than a long temple visit. The red terracotta-style buildings, detailed sculptures, and sea-themed decoration are what set it apart. It’s open daily from 7 AM to 5 PM, has restroom access, and wheelchair-accessible parking and restrooms. Reviews describe it as quiet and peaceful, with no waiting time, but it gets busiest around noon, especially on weekends. Several reviewers mention free entry.
What people love
- +Terracotta-hued temple with detailed sculptures and carvings
- +Daily opening hours from 7 AM to 5 PM
- +Wheelchair-accessible parking lot and restroom
- +Restroom available on site
- +Reviewers describe it as quiet and peaceful
Good to know
- !It gets busiest around noon, especially on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Location
วัดพระธาตุศิลางู Tambon Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, ThailandView on Google Maps →
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