One of the Best Temples in Samui

Getting There - Best way from Bangkok would be flying in… from other islands or nearby locations speedboats or ferry’s will do. Attractions - From the trample you can walk about 200m to Sunset Pier and take various kinds of speedboat tours to surrounding islands for very affordable prices (some tours even include 1 or 2 meals) Hotels - There are a lot of options all around Samui… M-village for example is just walking distance from the temple. They rent out bungalows of versions sizes for privet getaway. Food & Restaurants - Few local restaurants and decent coffee shops around this location. For nightlife you should rent a motorbike and check out Moo 2 area south of the airport. There are some decent clubs like The Green Mango Club,Black Bamboo,Hush Bar… etc…

Wat Plai Laem

Wat Plai Laem is a temple located on the island of Samui. Known to locals as Wat Plai Laem, it is situated on a picturesque man-made lake. The majority of the architecture reflects a blend of traditional Thai style with the rich Chinese heritage of Samoa. The main statue, a giant 18-armed white Guanyin, is the goddess of mercy and compassion. Guanyin also originates from ancient China, and is another sign of how the influence of Chinese Buddhism has spread across many areas of Southeast Asia. At first glance at the statue, you might wonder why there are so many arms? Guanyin's 18 arms symbolize the ability to help many people around the world - it's multitasking, but on a much larger scale. Guanyin grants long-awaited children to women. Many hands, many eyes, sometimes even depicted with many heads, the 'Buddhist Madonna' There is a deep meaning here: so that you can see everyone who can help everyone.

Wat Phra Yai

One of the highlights of Wat Phra Yai is the monumental and beautiful statue of Jang. This statue is a combination of the Buddhist goddess of mercy, Jang, and the Thai legend of love. The statue extends over a small lake, and visitors can enjoy walking around it, admiring the beautiful fish and turtles in the clear blue waters. Additionally, Wat Phra Yai features other important buildings such as fortresses and Buddhist libraries. Visitors can explore these buildings, learn about Thailand's cultural heritage, and reflect on the grand art pieces contained within. Overall, my visit to Wat Phra Yai was a spiritual journey and a rich cultural experience. I enjoyed the beauty and the enchanting atmosphere of the temple, and the visit left me with a sense of peace and a meditative mindset. If you are visiting Koh Samui, Wat Phra Yai should be on your list of places to visit.

Wat Plai Laem

#samuiisland You might miss this temple complex if you only stay on the main road, but it is definitely worth finding. I would recommend coming here on a sunny day, if you had a choice, because they use those ultra bright and reflective colors all over, and it really pops in the sunlight! I didn't get pictures of the large coy fish in the lake because none of my shots turned out, but they are pretty cool. We were so distracted by the features of this large facility that we forgot to go in to the main temple. There are a lot of nice places to rest in the shade under trees here, in case you start to get tired. I highly recommend this stop. Less Snakes than some of the other places that we have visited today, for sure. More dragon aspects and bird aspects. Also, they have both male and female Buddha here, and the scale is simply massive. The light of day was not in my favor to get good shots however. Highly recommend. We also recommend making a small donation while you are here, as you should to most temples visited.

Laughing Buddha

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Wat Plai Lamen is one of the must beautiful site in Ko Samui, the site is pretty big and the area is well served ! if you are in Ko Samui , you must go! #temple #beautifulisland #thailand

Should you visit Koh Samui, Thailand?🇹🇭

📍Koh Samui We arrived in Koh Samui on a ferry from Surat Thani. As we approached the pier, the ferry was flooded with heavy rain- so our first day & a half in Koh Samui were pretty cloudy & rainy. We tried to enjoy it nevertheless! On our last day, the sun was shining & we headed to the Wat Plai Laem temples this morning - probably the craziest ones we’ve seen! And then we decided to detach from our phones and spend the rest of the day at the beach, jumping through the HUGE waves and sunbathing🌞 Koh Samui is a total party island & very touristy - if that’s your thing, you’ll love it, if not, try Koh Tao! #southeastasia #thailand #kohsamui #bigbuddha #watplailaem #vegetarian #temple #backpacking #backpackers #travel #travelling #beach #thailandbeaches #island #travelfoodie #hippie #pizza #tuktuk #waterfalls #hiking #nature #islandhopping

Koh Samui, Thailand 🤩

Location: Koh Samui Experience: Wat Plai Laem Temple Follow me as I document and share my travel experiences! #thailand

During this time, when I was traveling in Koh Samui, a famous holiday resort in Thailand, I accidentally saw that there was a Thousand Hands Guanyin Temple on the map. I couldnt help but arouse my curiosity, A Thousand Hands Guanyin Temple, this should not be China. Is the style of the temple right? It is quite rare to appear in Thailand. When I was riding a motorcycle and found this special A Thousand Hands Guanyin Temple according to the map navigation, at first glance, the appearance of the building is no different from the ordinary Thai temple. The familiar Avalokitesvara is in the Where is it? As a result, when I turned around, I saw this large statue of "Avalokitesvara" on the water behind me. The momentum is still very majestic, but how it feels like it is common in Chinese temples. Avalokitesvara is not the same? Come closer and take a closer look, Thailand's "Avalokitesvara" has its own unique style in appearance, the difference between face and facial features is quite large, and the color of Thai "Avalokitesvara" is also It is rich and colorful, and it really opened my eyes. On the same piece of water, there is another huge "Mai Le Buddha" statue next to "Avalokitesvara". I looked at it curiously. Sure enough, Thailand's "Millet Buddha" also told us The "Mai Le Buddha" that is common in China is not the same. Although this is the A Thousand-hand Guanyin Temple that we Chinese are familiar with, it has a different form in Thailand. If you can see different cultural differences during your trip, it is also a great meaning of travel. Alright?