Verified September 2026
Wat Plai Laem
A colorful Buddhist temple complex with a lake and 18-armed Guanyin statue, free to enter and open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM. It suits people wanting a peaceful, photogenic stop, though mornings can be busy and Monday is closed.
Is Wat Plai Laem worth visiting?
Wat Plai Laem is a Buddhist temple and tourist attraction that suits visitors who want a calm, photo-friendly stop near Big Buddha and Plai Laem. The temple complex is colorful and centered around a lake with the 18-armed Guanyin statue. It’s open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM and closed Monday. Reviews say it’s free to enter, with fish food sold on site, and morning visits can be busy. Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restroom are listed.
What people love
- +Lake setting with the 18-armed Guanyin statue
- +Colorful temple complex with many statues and detailed architecture
- +Free entry, according to reviews
- +Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom
Good to know
- !Closed on Monday
- !Morning visits can be crowded
- !Some reviews mention there is no signage or one-to-one guidance on site
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Location
Wat Plai Laem, 4171, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, ThailandView on Google Maps →
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