It is one of the main attraction in Koh Samui. This beautiful 40 feet tall statue was built in 1972 on Koh Fan island which was attached to Koh Samui subsequently. Buddha is religious GOD of Thai culture. One should dress properly before visiting. A little respect is expected. If you sit quietly for few minutes then mind becomes very calm in this serene ambiance.In the afternoon the steps become very hot. There are quite a few souvenir and local food stalls nearby in the temple complex. Not to be mised...

I’ve noticed a lot of trips to see this on booking sites .. wouldn’t particularly pay money to see it. But thankfully our hotel was about 10 minutes away so we took a stroll to see it. It’s very beautiful , and big. But you’re in and out in 5 minutes. There’s shops below with clothes or souvenirs , drinks etc. I wore a long summary dress to cover up, my partner had a vest and shorts but was fine. You take your shoes off at the top of the stairs. There’s a bench to sit on too. And then we walked back down, grabbed a drink and left.

It is a very nice place to visit when you are on samui. The big buddha is just breath taking and the view from up there is amazing. But you must be aware that this is a tourist spot, so don’t expect the serenity you find in other temples. There are a lot of shops and hawkers and other tourists around.