| Wat
Phra Yai:
This temple is the home of
the 12 meters tall Big Buddha, Samui’s most
famous landmark. At the base of the structure, shops
and restaurants cater to the needs of devotees and
tourists alike. |
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The
Laem Sor Chedi:
This ornately designed
chedi (pagoda) sits on the rocks at the water’s
edge on the grounds of Wat Leam Sor. |
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Wat
Kiri Wongkaram:
This temple is noted for the mummified body of the
Buddhist Monk “Loung Por Ruam” which
has been on display for the last 25 years.
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Coral
Buddha:
Formerly one of Samui’s main attractions,
this small, dilapidated statue is only visited by
Buddhist devotees.
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Lord
Buddha’s Footprint:
There are actually four artistically engraved footprints
here, superimposed on upon the other and housed
in a modest shrine 150 steps up a steep hill.
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Wat
Sumret:
This old temple is the guardian of the ancient White
Marble Buddha, believed by many, including the resident
monks, to be many hundreds of years old. It also
harbours within its grounds the Secret Hall of Buddha’s,
which will only be opened on request.
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Wat
Khunaram:
The body of Samui’s most famous Mummified
Monk “Loung Por Daeng” has been display
here in the same meditation position when he died
in over 20 years ago.
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Wat
Sila Ngu:
Said to contain a relic of the Lord Buddha, the
golden chedi (pagoda) facing the temple entrance
is a popular place of worship.
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