๐Ÿฅฅ Southeast Asia

Culture & discovery
Koh Samui

Museums, festivals, local traditions ยท Official sites & practical info

โš ๏ธ Timetables, opening hours, prices and access conditions may change without notice, for reasons beyond our control (season, weather, decisions by operators, venues or local authorities). Before every trip, check the information with the relevant authorities and service providers.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Museums & History 2 venues
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Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Temple)
Ko Faan, northern Koh Samui

A Buddhist temple built in 1972 housing a 12-meter-tall golden statue of Buddha, now one of the island's main spiritual landmarks.

TempleHistorySpirituality
๐ŸŒ Official sitewww.tourismthailand.org โ†’
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Wat Plai Laem
Northeast Koh Samui, near Bang Rak

A modern temple blending Thai and Chinese Buddhist traditions, famous for its eighteen-armed statue of the goddess Guanyin sitting on a sacred lake.

TempleArtSpirituality
๐ŸŒ Official sitewww.tourismthailand.org โ†’
๐ŸŽ‰ Traditions & Markets 2 venues
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Fisherman's Village Walking Street
Bo Phut, Koh Samui

A former fishing village of wooden Sino-Portuguese houses, transformed several evenings a week into a lively night market blending street food and crafts.

MarketCraftsmanshipGastronomy
๐ŸŒ Official sitewww.tourismthailand.org โ†’
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Lamai Walking Street
Lamai, Koh Samui

A weekly night market in the village of Lamai offering Thai street food and crafts, a living reflection of local trading culture.

MarketTraditionGastronomy
๐ŸŒ Official sitewww.tourismthailand.org โ†’