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Via the Big Buddha Pier

This is primarily a transit point. Boats depart from here to destinations in the Gulf of Mexico, and the pier serves its purpose smoothly. What makes it more pleasant than most other departure points is its location. Enjoy a refreshing mango smoothie from one of the vendors and watch the water while you wait. Tickets can be purchased on-site, and morning departures are recommended for both better availability and a quieter crossing.

The large Buddha statue is located right there, which is why most visitors come to this stretch of coast in the first place. Half an hour is plenty of time to see it. There's another temple with a smiling Buddha about a ten-minute drive away, if you have some time before your boat trip.

The telephone service of at least one provider here was quite curt and rude; calls were simply cut off. If you want to avoid this, booking in person is recommended.

Stay within reach of the Big Buddha Pier.

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The best-rated accommodations are within a 13-minute walk.

  • The Culture Samui · 4-minute walk · 4.7 (827)
  • Peace Garden Resort · 13-minute walk · 4.7 (249)
  • The Privilege Hotel Ezra · 3-minute walk · 4.3 (695)

    • Experience tips

    Combine your visit. After the Big Buddha Pier, you can round off your day on Koh Samui with contrasting stops nearby.

  • 4 Spices Samui Viewpoint Restaurant·Restaurants & Food
  • Great Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) · Temples & Culture
  • The Deck Beach Club · Nightlife & Bars

    • Google reviews

    Truly impressive! :) I was actually expecting a different Buddha, but if you have half an hour to spare, it's well worth a visit. The other temple with the smiling Buddha is only a 10-minute drive away.

    A beautiful place to wait for the ferry with a cold mango smoothie.

    The service from the male employee was very poor. He hung up before we could even finish our conversation. Shouldn't we have been able to speak first? The service was truly awful. I had actually planned to work with this company, but the employee's service was simply unsatisfactory. This is how you lose customers.

    A selection of visitor reviews on Google. Read all 292 reviews on Google.

    H354+F8Q, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

    Tips for visiting the transport sector

    Always photograph any existing damage to the scooter before setting off and keep your passport safe – hand over a copy instead (some shops insist on the original; avoid these). Wear a helmet; the police will fine you 500 THB for not wearing one, and accidents without a helmet will result in the loss of your insurance coverage.

    Questions about Big Buddha Pier

    Big Buddha Pier has a rating of 4.3★ based on 292 Google reviews.

    The best time to visit Koh Samui is from January to September, as the weather is most stable then. Peak season is from July to August and in December. Those who travel early in the day will generally encounter fewer visitors. From October to December (monsoon season on the Gulf coast), a trip should be carefully considered.

    Big Buddha Pier is located at H354+F8Q, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand, on Koh Samui. On Koh Samui, people usually get around by songthaew (shared taxis along the ring road) or by rented motorbike or scooter.

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