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

Come here for the tranquility, not the perfection. This is an active Buddhist temple in Bo Put, so white it's almost blinding on a bright day. While the pavilions and buildings are beautifully designed, the paintwork and pathways could use some maintenance. The reviews confirm this, and they're right. Most tourists are drawn to the island's larger temples instead, which is why it's so peaceful here.

What makes this place so special is the warm hospitality. For years, the head monk, Khun Pasit, has conducted blessings, ceremonies, and funerals for local families and foreign residents. Foreigners wishing to make a donation are not only tolerated but warmly welcomed. Flowers, incense, and sangkata (offerings) can be purchased on-site for a small price, and the items used by the monks for blessings can be borrowed. Makha Bucha Day, with its candlelit procession, is the ideal time to visit, if you have the opportunity. Admission is free.