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Wat Laem Suwannaram (Wat Plai Laem)

Wat Laem Suwannaram (Wat Plai Laem)

Rating: 3.8/5 (4 votes)

Opening days: Daily
Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00
 
Wat Laem Suwannaram (Wat Plai Laem) It is one of the oldest temples in Koh Samui. Established since 1880 Locals call it Wat Plai Laem because it is located at the tip of the cape on the northern side of Koh Samui.
 
Wat Laem Suwannaram (Wat Plai Laem) is a temple with many beautiful buildings that create excitement for tourists who come to visit. Therefore, tourists are very popular to come here. The chapel of Wat Plai Laem was built in the middle of the water, both outside and beautiful.
 
And inside there is a large Sangkajjai, a symbol of happiness and love, to pay homage to There is a very beautiful white Guan Yin Panakorn that is over 20 meters high. There are also idols in Brahmanism such as Jatukham, Ramathep, Brahma, and Ganesha, etc.
 
Coming to Laem Suwannaram Temple, in addition to practicing religious practices according to Buddhist beliefs, you can also enjoy the shady, beautiful, and worship idols of many religions. You can almost say that it is an international religious place. Therefore, we see tourists from Europe, Japan, China, and visitors come to this temple all the time.
 
How to get there: Wat Plai Laem is in the north of Koh Samui, located along the main road 4171. It is between Big Buddha Temple and Choeng Mon Beach. 

Places of Worship Category: Places of Worship

Temple Group: Temple

Last Update : 3 YearAgo

Wat Laem Suwannaram (Wat Plai Laem) Map

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