Pa Ya Temple in Koh Samui

🌈#Travel Memories - KO SAMUI The famous Wat Phra Yai on Koh Samui, with a 12-meter-tall golden Buddha statue, has become a local landmark. Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Play time: recommended 1 hour. 🔵Location: Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani Located on a small island by the Big Buddha Beach. The temple is located on Koh Fan Island, near Bangrak Beach (Big Buddha Beach). Originally, there was no road between the beach and the temple, but later a road was built by land reclamation, allowing people to reach the temple. 🔵Transportation: You can take a songthaew from Nathon Town to Bophut Beach, and then ask the driver to go to Bangrak Beach, also known as Big Buddha Beach, for a negotiated price of about 40 Thai baht. The temple is connected to Big Buddha Beach and can be reached on foot in 15 minutes from the beach, or by car in just 5 minutes. 🔵Landmark: Inside the temple stands a magnificent 12-meter-tall golden Buddha statue, which can be seen from any angle when approaching Koh Samui. 🔵Ticket price: Free 🔵Surroundings: In addition to the Golden Buddha, there are also sculptures themed with deities and mythological stories inside the temple. The surrounding area of the temple is a market selling handmade crafts made of shells. In addition, you can also buy roof tiles in the temple, which cost about 200 baht per piece. You can write your wishes on the tiles, and the temple will regularly use these tiles to repair and update the roof. 🔵Attention: Shoes need to be taken off under the stairs. For girls, clothing should not be too revealing. It is recommended to bring a scarf or jacket.