The temple itself isn't particularly impressive. It only became famous because of its herbal sauna, located about a hundred meters away on the other side of the road. Two small, very basic rooms, one for girls and one for boys (please use the room on the right), showers and benches outdoors, a changing area with toilets and lockers – not a luxurious spa. No emphasis has been placed on decoration or comfort, which is typical for a temple. And the price is unbeatable! The herbal sauna at Wat Pho is definitely THE attraction and the best deal on Koh Phangan. After the sauna, you can pray in the temple to give thanks for this moment of relaxation and intense sweating.

Sauna entrance fee (as long and as often as you like): 100 THB (includes sarong and lock for your locker). Please bring a towel. Opening hours: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Since Wat Pho is located somewhat off the main road where songthaews (shared taxis) regularly operate on Koh Phangan, you can get dropped off at the next intersection and walk the last 700 meters to the Harbal steam bath. Alternatively, you can rent a bicycle or scooter, or book a private songthaew.

Wat Pho is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do you get to Wat Pho? Since it's located a bit off the main road where songthaews (shared taxis) regularly operate on Koh Phangan, you can take a songthaew to the next intersection and walk the last 700 meters to the herbal sauna. Alternatively, you can rent a bicycle or scooter, or book a private songthaew.