Samui's most famous landmark.
Visible from several kilometers away, even from the air when approaching or leaving the island, the 12-metre golden Buddha dominates the coastline, especially impressive when lit up at night.
It is not only a tourist attraction, the temple is used by Buddhists on a daily basis.
At the base of the the statue( you have to climb about 100 steps to get close to the top) there are shops and restaurants.