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Temples & Culture

Best Temples in Koh Samui

Top-rated temples in Koh Samui, ranked by visitor ratings and reviews.

1
Wat Plai Laem
4.7Wat Plai Laem, 4171, Thailand, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Koh Samui

Tranquil, colorful temple complex featuring a lake with an 18-armed statue of the goddess Guanyin.

2
Wat Phra Yai
4.5H3C6+87P, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Koh Samui

Massive, circa-1972 gilded Buddha statue at the colorful Phra Yai temple complex.

3
Tarnim Magic Garden
4.4FXMV+5Q9, Na Mueang, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
Koh Samui

A handmade mountain garden of jungle sculptures and a freshwater stream, built by one man in 1976.

4
Lad Koh View Point
4.5F3X5+JX5, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand
Koh Samui

A hilltop viewpoint and shrine in Bo Put offering panoramic ocean views, snacks, and a calm atmosphere.

5
Samui Elephant Home
4.911, Tambon Na Mueang, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
Koh Samui

An ethical elephant sanctuary in Na Mueang offering hands-on wildlife experiences focused on animal welfare.

6
Samui Elephant Sanctuary Bophut
4.7Samui Elephant Sanctuary, 108/52 Taweerat Pakdee Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Koh Samui

An ethical elephant sanctuary in Bophut where visitors observe and interact with rescued elephants in a responsible setting.

7
Wat Ratchathammaram Red Temple
4.6วัดพระ​ธาตุศิลางู ตำบล บ่อผุด Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Koh Samui

Terracotta-hued Buddhist temple richly decorated with sculptures of sea monsters & warriors.

8
Samui Elephant Haven
4.9137/31 Tambon Bo Put, Koh Samui Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Koh Samui

An ethical elephant sanctuary on Koh Samui where rescued elephants live free from riding and performances.

9
Wat Khunaram (Phra Wihan Luang Pho Daeng)
4.5C2X2+R49 วัดคุณาราม Tambon Na Mueang, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
Koh Samui

Small, busy temple with Buddhist art, best known for the mummified monk on display.

10
NH Collection Samui Peace Resort
4.6178, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Koh Samui

A peaceful beachfront resort in Bo Put, Koh Samui, offering tranquil villas and quiet beach access.