{"id":1159,"date":"2015-09-18T18:54:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-18T10:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/?p=1159"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:48:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:48:22","slug":"must-see-temples-in-samui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/09\/must-see-temples-in-samui","title":{"rendered":"Must-See Temples in Samui"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Striking gold Buddha statues, life-like carvings, beautifully drawn frescoes,\u00a0traditional architectural features. a mummified monk &#8211; you&#8217;ll find all of these, and more at these must-see temples in Samui:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Phra-Yai-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Phra-Yai-300x159.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Phra-Yai.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Phra-Yai.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Phra-Yai.jpg\" alt=\"Wat Phra Yai\" title=\"\" height=\"239\" width=\"450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1198 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Phra-Yai.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Phra-Yai-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Phra-Yai-150x80.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/09\/must-see-temples-in-samui\/#Wat_Phra_Yai_Big_Buddha_Beach\" >Wat Phra Yai, Big Buddha Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/09\/must-see-temples-in-samui\/#Laem_Sor_Pagoda_Maret\" >Laem Sor Pagoda,\u00a0Maret<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/09\/must-see-temples-in-samui\/#Wat_Sila_Ngu_Maret\" >Wat Sila Ngu, Maret<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/2015\/09\/must-see-temples-in-samui\/#Wat_Kiri_Wongkaram_Taling_Ngam\" >Wat Kiri Wongkaram, Taling Ngam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wat_Phra_Yai_Big_Buddha_Beach\"><\/span>Wat Phra Yai, <em>Big Buddha Beach<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Also known as Big Buddha Temple, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g1179396-d456459-Reviews-Big_Buddha_Temple_Wat_Phra_Yai-Bophut_Ko_Samui_Surat_Thani_Province.html#REVIEWS\">Wat Phra Yai<\/a><\/strong> is just as its name suggests &#8211; the temple houses a <strong>towering gold Buddha statue<\/strong> standing at a height of twelve metres. The striking statue,\u00a0which is visible several kilometres away, is a popular attraction that draws a sizable crowd of visitors. Take an exploratory stroll in the compounds of the temple, and you will set sight on a second Buddha statue, Brahmist and Budhhist architectural elements, as well as\u00a0naga statues lining the stairways. You can easily grab a bite or shop for souvenirs after your visit here; the\u00a0nearby Big Buddha Beach contains\u00a0a plethora of restaurants and shops.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laem_Sor_Pagoda_Maret\"><\/span>Laem Sor Pagoda,\u00a0<em>Maret<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bedecked in a glittering shade of gold, the striking structure of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g2314594-d456464-Reviews-Laem_Sor_Pagoda-Maret_Ko_Samui_Surat_Thani_Province.html\">Laem Sor Pagoda<\/a><\/strong> stands at the edge of a quiet stretch of\u00a0beach. Devotees continue to visit this sacred site to make prayers; numerous monks and pilgrims arrive on the days of Buddhist festivities. Travellers with a keen appreciation for traditional Thai architecture will be pleased to set sight on the pagoda and admire its<strong> design elements, sculptures and statues<\/strong>. A small meditation forest sits close to the pagoda; peace-seeking travellers will enjoy taking some time to venture into this peaceful sanctuary for a short meditation session during their\u00a0visit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Sila-Ngu-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Sila-Ngu-300x169.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Sila-Ngu.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Sila-Ngu.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.samui-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Sila-Ngu.jpg\" alt=\"Wat Sila Ngu\" title=\"\" height=\"254\" width=\"450\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1199 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Sila-Ngu.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Sila-Ngu-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.samui-villa.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Wat-Sila-Ngu-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wat_Sila_Ngu_Maret\"><\/span>Wat Sila Ngu,<em> Maret<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As one of the island&#8217;s most fascinating temples, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g293918-d5213288-Reviews-Wat_Sila_Ngu_Temple-Ko_Samui_Surat_Thani_Province.html\">Wat Sila Ngu<\/a><\/strong> is a cultural site well worth a visit. Located on the ring-road just after Rocky&#8217;s Resort, this\u00a0 temple is easily accessed by visitors. Featuring intricate carvings and exteriors coloured in an <strong>arresting hue of red<\/strong>, the temple presents a striking sight.<\/p>\n<p>Just as its name suggests (<em>sila<\/em> translates to mean &#8216;stone&#8217;, while<em> ngu<\/em> refers to &#8216;snake&#8217;), you&#8217;ll find plenty of <strong>snake\u00a0carvings and images<\/strong> as you explore the temple. Its grounds offer a rather contradictory sight; poorly kept lawns and worn buildings stand next to a newly-constructed temple. Step inside the temple building, and you&#8217;ll undoubtedly be impressed by the carvings of countless figures that\u00a0appear to be emerging from the walls. A stairway close by leads down towards the sea, and monuments placed together in a minature garden indicate that the grounds serve as a place of burial.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wat_Kiri_Wongkaram_Taling_Ngam\"><\/span>Wat Kiri Wongkaram, <em>Taling Ngam<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not keen on squeezing with a crowd of visitors and devotees? You are unlikely to encounter\u00a0any at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g293918-d552518-Reviews-Wat_Kiri_Wongkaram-Ko_Samui_Surat_Thani_Province.html\">Wat Kiri Wongkaram<\/a><\/strong>, an alluring temple set in quiet Taling Ngam. With few visitors present at the site, the grounds of the temple emits a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Soak up the zen-like vibes; you&#8217;ll find yourself drawn\u00a0into a state of serenity during your visit.<\/p>\n<p>Unpretentious and interesting, the temple features <strong>unique architectural elements and lovely artworks<\/strong>. It also houses the well-preserved body of the mummified monk,\u00a0Loung Por Ruam. An English illustration detailing the life, death and Buddhist practices of the monk is available. Enjoy a leisurely stroll as you explore the temple; you may have a lucky encounter with a Buddhist monk, and receive his blessings, as well as a bracelet for good luck. 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