Koh Samui was voted one of The Top Islands in ... The Wat Phra Yai, the Big Buddha Temple, is home to a giant, 12-metre-high gold-painted Buddha statue, a recognizable symbol of the island ever ...

Big Buddha stands 12 meters tall and is the first thing you spot if you fly into Koh Samui airport. Known locally as Wat Phra Yai, the temple was built in 1972. The big guy sits in the ‘Mara ...

5. Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Temple) No family trip to Koh Samui is complete without visiting Wat Phra Yai, home to the island's 12-metre golden Buddha. Perched on a tranquil hillside, this sacred ...