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 I'm so proud of this picture!
Ko Samui, Buddha by JessH, 1 more photos
Nevertheless, the Big Buddha should not be missed. The other statues around the site are equally magnificent, and you can easily spend a few hours relaxing in the tranquil surroundings.
NOTE: When visiting the Big Buddha or other Buddhist sites, please be considerate and show respect by wearing decent clothing, in other words: cover your shoulders and knees. Nobody would ever say something to you, but you may get some disapproving looks.
There are also some stalls and small stores selling souvenirs; everything from crystals to hand-woven shawls, to wooden carvings to - obviously - buddhas. Refreshments are also available.
TIP: The monks are collecting donations to build new walls, buildings, etc.
You can "Sponsor-a-Brick" (I know it sounds strange!)
You pay as much as you wish, take a brick and write your name, personal message, or whatever you like on the brick and place it on the evergrowing pile. A lovely thought: becoming a piece in their next building :-)
And while you're there, read the messages on some of the thousands of bricks other travellers have left... a great pasttime!
Leave a Comment Address: Ban Bangrak Village, near BophutDirections: Situated on the Northeast coast of Samui Island, 15 mins by road from the night life center of Chaweng, and 25 mins from the capital, Nathon.Website: http://www.buddhabeach.com/
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Visit Big Buddha (Wat Phra Yai Temple), 12 meter high gold Buddha and it is probably Samui's most visited tourist attraction. There are a number of stalls and shops selling souveniers. You can pay 200 bahts to sponsor a brick, write a little message on it and add it to the huge collection which will go towards building a new temple, a nice way to leave your mark on the island. We were also blessed by a Buddhist Monk when we were there and I still wear the orange string around my wrist as a reminder.
Remember this isn't just a tourist site, many Thai's come here to worship so you should wear the appropriate clothing and you must take shoes off before climbing the stairs, no matter how hot the ground is!!
Can be a little crowded but it is a must and will probably one of the last sites you'll see when flying out of the island. Directions: Not too far from Chaweng, maybe 20 minutes drive north along the main beach road, you can't miss it.
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 A WILD FOUNTAIN AT BIG BUDDHA-
Koh Samui. by mamasan69, 1 more photos
After leaving the taxi we walked toward this huge structure with all of the surrounding statues, temples, and shops. I took pictures along the way (see more photos in my travelogues), and couldn't believe all of the time and effort it must have took to create all of it.
We climbed to the top of the long staircase to the base of the Big Buddha. From here the view is amazing, you can see all around the site for miles in every direction. You have an excellent view of the fishing boats and ocean to the green countryside, all very visible from the top. The Buddha itself is huge and is surrounded by statues, candles, shops, as well as incense and people praying and sight seeing.
We went back down and each signed a brick, with a small donation, which is to be placed with thousands of others at the base of the Buddha. After this we explored the shops and picked up a few things to take back with us.
This is a great experience that you have to see to believe.
A note to visitors, you must wear proper clothing when visiting at the Big Buddha.. Leave a Comment Address: Near the Phra Yai beach, northeast Koh Samui.Directions: Notheast tip of the island, near the pier and Big Buddha Beach.
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While you are here you can participate in burning incense ,applying gold leaf onto the image or offering flowers to the Buddha.
There are also a series of small Bells around the statue that can be tapped with a coin to bring you good luck..
Even if you do not want to participate it is nevertheless interesting to see how the Thai's worship him.
A good dose of culture that is worth experiencing.
The Thai girl in the photo below is trying to throw a 1 Baht piece up onto the lap of the big Buddha because if you make a wish and the money stays on his lap then it is supposed to be good luck. Leave a Comment
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 BIG BUDDHA-Koh Samui. by mamasan69
It was worth the wait, as the picture gives a good view of how large the monument actually is compared to us. Leave a Comment Directions: Phra Yai beach, northeast Koh Samui, also near Big Buddha Beach.
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 by ATXtraveler
Wat Phra Yai has a 12 meter tall statue of a sitting pose Buddha, which can easily be viewed by ship or by airplane. It is located on the Northeast tip of Koh Samui, and you can take Chaweng drive if you are headed straight to it from the airport.
The Buddha statue is in fact just gold paint, and definitely not one of the most wonderful sculptures, but the size and friendly smile definitely welcome you to the temple. Leave a Comment
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 Big Buddha by phil_uk_net
You will find here lots of Thais who have come to pray in addition to hordes of tourists.
The view from here is particularly pleasant at sunset and I hear that the Buddha looks impressive when lit up at night although I haven't seen this. Leave a Comment Directions: North coast of the island.
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