Temples & Culture in Koh Samui
15 listings · Rated and reviewed
Wat Phra Yai
8.8/10(11,568 reviews)Big Buddha & Plai Laem
Wat Phra Yai is a free tourist attraction built around Samui’s giant gilded Buddha statue. It’s open daily from 7 AM to 6:30 PM and gets busiest from about 10...
Wat Plai Laem
9.2/10(8,492 reviews)Big Buddha & 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...
Lad Koh View Point
8.9/10(4,366 reviews)Chaweng Noi
Lad Koh View Point is a 24-hour scenic stop in Chaweng Noi with panoramic ocean views, a small shaded pavilion, benches, and parking right by the viewpoint....
Wat Khunaram (Phra Wihan Luang Pho Daeng)
8.8/10(2,571 reviews)Hua Thanon
Wat Khunaram is a small Buddhist temple in Hua Thanon, best known for the preserved body of Luang Pho Daeng. It is a short, respectful stop with Buddhist art,...
Wat Ratchathammaram Red Temple
9.0/10(2,509 reviews)Hua Thanon
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...
Lamai View Point & Heart Stone
8.5/10(1,900 reviews)Lamai
A hilltop tourist attraction in Lamai with sea views, a cable car or funicular ride, zipline, and a coffee shop/restaurant at the top. Open daily 9 AM–7 PM, it...
Wat Phra Chedi Laem Sor
8.7/10(1,505 reviews)Taling Ngam
A quiet seafront Buddhist temple and pagoda in Taling Ngam, open daily 7 AM–6 PM with wheelchair access and a restroom. Best for calm visits, photos, and...
เจดีย์ศรีสุคตคีรี (เจดีย์เขาหัวจุก)
9.0/10(1,359 reviews)Chaweng
Pagoda and tourist attraction in Chaweng with daily hours from 8 AM to 5:30 PM, a restroom, and strong island-and-airport views. Best for a quieter temple...
Guan Yu Koh Samui Shrine
8.9/10(1,167 reviews)Hua Thanon
Guan Yu Koh Samui Shrine in Hua Thanon is a shrine, place of worship, and tourist attraction built around a large Guan Yu statue. It’s open daily 9 AM–5 PM,...
Samui View Point
8.8/10(455 reviews)Chaweng Lake & Inland
Samui View Point is a tourist attraction for people chasing island views, but the approach is steep and rough. Reviews say it is better by 4x4 or ATV than...
Pra Buddha Dīpankara
8.9/10(440 reviews)Chaweng Lake & Inland
Pra Buddha Dīpankara is a place of worship in inland Koh Samui that suits confident riders and visitors willing to tackle rough roads for the views and...
Wat Phu Khao Thong
8.8/10(300 reviews)Maenam
Wat Phu Khao Thong is a quiet Buddhist temple in Maenam with a dragon-lined staircase, peaceful grounds, a local active atmosphere, and the occasional cat or...
Wat Khao Chedi
9.5/10(294 reviews)Taling Ngam
Wat Khao Chedi is a quiet hilltop Buddhist temple in Taling Ngam, open daily 8 AM–5 PM. Reviews say the road up is steep, but the sea and panoramic island...
Wat Na Phra Lan
9.0/10(254 reviews)Maenam
Wat Na Phra Lan is a Buddhist temple and tourist attraction in Mae Nam, open 24 hours daily. It suits visitors who want a peaceful, local-feeling temple near...
Mae Nam Viewpoint
9.0/10(245 reviews)Maenam
Mae Nam Viewpoint is a 24-hour scenic spot in Maenam with a short stair climb and wide views over Mae Nam beach and the coast. It’s best for a quick photo...