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

This temple belongs more to its surroundings than to the visitors. It's located next to a school in northern Chaweng, a large, quiet complex of buildings and religious statues, and on most days you'll have the grounds almost entirely to yourself. That's precisely what makes it so appealing. If you've already visited the Big Buddha and the busier temples and want to enjoy nothing but heat and silence for twenty minutes, then this is the place for you.

Some visitors are blessed with holy water by a monk, and rumor has it that there's a sauna and a sea view. The place has a natural feel, which I like. However, what you won't find here is a visitor center, a ticket office, or anyone to explain the sights. One traveler arrived around 5 p.m. in heavy rain and found the place deserted. So, if you want to meet someone, go in the morning. Stray dogs patrol the grounds and bark more than they bite.