Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai)
Surat Thani, Thailand
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- Type
- Buddhist temple in Koh Samui, Thailand
Visitor information
- Address: H3C6+87P, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
People also ask
Is the Big Buddha in Thailand still closed?
After being closed since August 2024 following the landslide, the Big Buddha has finally reopened to visitors. Yes, it's official this time 😉 Yes, you can visit again. One of Phuket's most iconic viewpoints is back, overlooking Chalong Bay with that 360° panorama that never gets old.
Where is Wat Phra Yai known for its giant Buddha is situated?
Welcome to Wat Phra Yai, also known as the Big Buddha Temple, a captivating Buddhist temple located on Ko Phan, a small island off the northeastern coast of Ko Samui, Thailand.
Where is the biggest Buddhist temple in Thailand?
Wat Phra Yai, known in English as the Big Buddha Temple, is a Buddhist temple on Ko Phan (also spelled Koh Fan or Koh Faan), a small island offshore from the northeastern area of Ko Samui, Thailand, connected to that island by a short causeway 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) north of Samui International Airport.
Is Big Buddha Temple free?
The temple is free to visit. A visit to the Big Buddha Temple is fun but not a full day.