![]() ![]() Simply head back north the way you came, and the temple is off route 4171 on the left side, south of the airport. The next stop is Wat Khao Hua Jook Chedi – The Golden Temple. It’s less visited than other temples on the island, so you may have the grounds all to yourselves if you’re lucky. It’s not particularly large or imposing, but its design is ornate and charming, and the grounds surrounding the main temple are so peaceful that you’ll fall in love with the place. This red temple is one of the most elegant and beautiful temples on the island. From Guan Yu shrine, head north up the way you came and look for signs off to the right indicating Wat Ratchathammaram. The shrine isn’t Buddhist but pays tribute to Guan Yu, who is worshiped by the Chinese for his honesty, integrity, bravery and fraternal loyalty. The temple is imposing and impressive, with a central 16-meter tall statue of the Chinese deity Guan Yu, a revered Chinese warrior who died around AD 220. Still, it’s becoming a must-see for Chinese tourists in Samui, and it’s easy to see why. It was recently built and only opened in 2016. Guan Yu Shrine differs from the other temples on our tour in that it’s a Chinese Temple in design and style rather than Thai. To get to Guan Yu Shrine, just take route 4171 south from the Kimpton Kitalay until it intersects with route 4169, then continue south of Lamai Beach until you see the signs off to the right for Guan Yu Shrine. We’ll start the tour with the temple furthest away from your resort. Three of the temples are just a short drive from your Samui oceanfront resort, and two are further down the east coast of the island, about a 30-40-minute scenic drive away. And please remember to remove your shoes before entering the temple structures. Men should wear long pants and women should wear long pants or a modest skirt. This means no bare shoulders for men or women. Please remember that the temples are holy places, and you should dress appropriately. ![]() All the temples we’ll visit are free of charge to enter, but they’ll gratefully accept donations. Make sure your phones and cameras are fully charged because these temples are some of the most unique and beloved sights on Koh Samui and you’ll definitely want to take a few snaps. It’s the perfect occasion to teach the whole family a little about Buddhism and explore five of the most iconic temples on the island. The following day marks the beginning of the annual three-month Buddhist retreat called Vassa. The anniversary of Buddha’s first sermon is commemorated on July 13, and is called Asalha Puja Day. July is a special month in the Buddhist calendar. If you’re staying at the luxurious oceanfront resort the Kimpton Kitalay Samui during July, it’s the perfect time to visit some of the island’s unique temples. ![]()
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