The Big Buddha, officially Wat Phra Yai, is an iconic landmark on Koh Samui featuring a towering golden Buddha statue atop a staircase guarded by Naga dragons. It's a stunning cultural site offering panoramic views and a unique vantage point for plane spotting.

Visit the iconic Big Buddha statue, a significant religious landmark on Koh Samui, and explore its surroundings.
In their own words: “Look now at Fradwalei at the Big Buddha and will explore it. But before that, there's an attraction here that everyone thinks is really cool...”

Visit the iconic Big Buddha Temple to see the impressive 12-meter-tall golden Buddha statue and enjoy panoramic views of the bay.
In their own words: “More of them up in the north around the Bophut area, uh Wat Phra Yai, the giant Buddha statue you can go and visit”

Visit this iconic temple to see the giant golden Buddha statue, enjoy stunning views, and witness low-flying planes approaching the airport.
In their own words: “The first stop will take you to one of the most iconic landmarks on Kosamui, this giant golden statue sits on the top of a staircase guarded by dragon-like naggers, and you can see it from miles around. Officially known as Wrai. Most people just call it the Big Buddha.”
Some links are affiliate links, SendLoco may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects our trust scores or rankings.
Help other travellers decide. Your vote is anonymous.
Score shows once this place has at least 10 votes.
Claim Big Buddha on SendLoco
Add photos, post a SendLoco-exclusive offer, and see who’s finding you.
🏢 Claim this venue