Northeast of the jetties, this venerable, multi-story Chinese temple sits high atop a cliff, offering spectacular views back towards the mainland. The temple houses numerous rooms and caves to explore. At the very top is a white building containing a Buddha footprint. From here, you have the most beautiful view on this side of Koh Sichang. During the Chinese New Year in February, the island is crowded with Chinese visitors from the mainland.

On Koh Sichang we usually get around using rented scooters (you should be aware of the Thai laws regarding cycling to avoid trouble) or local tuk-tuks, which are easy to find near the pier.

San Jao Phaw Khao Yai is a temple. When visiting a temple in Thailand, there are some rules to observe: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), remove shoes upon entering the building, be quiet, no hugging or kissing, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, and do not smoke.

How to get there

How do you get to San Jao Phaw Khao Yai? On Koh Sichang, the usual way to get around is by rented scooter (please be aware of Thai laws regarding scooter driving to avoid trouble) or by local tuk-tuks, which are easy to find near the pier.