Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Nestled in the Mae Nam area of ​​northern Koh Samui, this active Buddhist temple offers something increasingly rare on the island: an authentic religious site serving the local community rather than tourism. The complex includes an ornately decorated ubosot (monastery) and open-air sala (monastery rooms) where the monks live. The grounds blend harmoniously with nearby public areas, including Mae Nam Beach and the adjacent Na Phra Lan Pier. The location is peaceful yet accessible, making the temple a rewarding and straightforward destination for visitors to the north of the island.

The temple is particularly famous as a venue for Loy Krathong, the Thai Festival of Lights, celebrated on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month. A visit here allows you to experience the festivities alongside local worshippers, rather than in a staged tourist setting. Even outside of the festival season, the shady garden and the clean, well-maintained grounds invite you to linger and observe the daily religious life. Ample parking is available and free of charge, as is the entrance to the temple.