Duration
30–60 minutes
Category
Temples & Spirituality
Difficulty
easy
Price
Free
Wat Phu Khao Thong — the Temple of the Golden Mountain — sits on a forested hill in the Mae Nam area of Koh Samui's north coast. The temple complex includes a prominent chedi and Buddha statues set into the hillside, with views over the northern coastline from the upper terrace. Less visited than the Big Buddha and quieter for it. Free to enter; modest dress (covered shoulders and knees) required.
Highlights
Hilltop chedi with north coast views
Forest hillside setting
Free entry
Quieter than the Big Buddha
Modest dress required
Where to stay nearby
Closest hotels on this site, around Maenam. Distances are straight-line from the map pin.
