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Wat Phra Yai

A Huge Golden Statue

MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTION AND

MAJOR LANDMARK

Wat Phra Yai, known in English as the Big Buddha Temple, is a temple on Kho Fann, a small island located on north of Samui, about 3 km. away. The Big Buddha statue made by gold-painted sits in the Mara posture, with the left hand’s palm up resting on the lap and the right hand facing down, the fingers hanging over the knee and grazing the ground. . Since this place was built, it became main tourist attractions and a major landmark. Kho Fann is connected to mother land with a causeway. Around the area has many shops open. This quiet area give you amazing views and watch planes coming in to land. Peaceful, and a wonderful temple,

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Opening Time :
06.00 - 18.00
Ticket Entry :
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Telephone :
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Address :
Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
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