Verified September 2026
9.5/10(294 reviews)
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 views make the trip worthwhile. It’s usually calm and uncrowded, with a restroom on site.
Is Wat Khao Chedi worth visiting?
Wat Khao Chedi is a Buddhist temple and tourist attraction in Taling Ngam that suits people who want a quiet hilltop stop with sea views. It’s open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM and has a restroom on site. Reviews consistently mention the steep road up, so it’s better for confident drivers or motorbike riders, especially on the way down. Once there, the draw is the peaceful setting, the panoramic outlook over the sea and surrounding landscape, and the low visitor numbers that let you linger.
What people love
- +Hilltop location with sea and panoramic island views
- +Quiet, peaceful atmosphere with relatively few visitors
- +Open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM
- +Restroom available on site
Good to know
- !The road up is steep, so it suits confident drivers and motorbike riders better than nervous ones.
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Location
Khao Chedi, 84140,, Taling Ngam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, ThailandView on Google Maps →
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