Climb to panoramic views at Big Buddha Temple
Koh Samui, Thailand • 
Must Do
Must Do
Best months to visit
Jan, Feb, Jul
24°C – 29°C, pleasantly warm and mostly dry, with occasional brief showers, high crowds, peak season
24°C – 29°C, pleasantly warm and mostly dry, with occasional brief showers, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Access requires climbing a long, steep staircase of about 73 steps.
Access requires climbing a long, steep staircase of about 73 steps.
Value for money
High
Entry is free, views and experience are priceless.
Entry is free, views and experience are priceless.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Stunning Views
Couples loved the panoramic views! Perfect for photos and romantic moments.
Peaceful Ambiance
Travelers found the temple serene and calming. A great escape!
Must See
Couples found this a must-do. The golden Buddha is truly impressive.
Crowded Visits
Visitors felt it was crowded during peak hours. Best to go early!
Staircase Challenge
Some couples found the stairs challenging to climb. Consider your fitness.
Dress Code
Travelers noted the strict dress code. Be sure to cover up!
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Hours of operation
Monday
07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Tuesday
07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Wednesday
07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Thursday
07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Friday
07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Saturday
07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Sunday
07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
January
HIGH
24-29°C
Pleasantly warm and mostly dry, with occasional brief showers. January is part of Koh Samui’s dry season.
Pleasantly warm and mostly dry, with occasional brief showers. January is part of Koh Samui’s dry season.
Open
No special restrictions. Standard respectful temple dress code required (shoulders and knees covered).
No special restrictions. Standard respectful temple dress code required (shoulders and knees covered).
Recommended
A highly recommended month for visiting Big Buddha Temple, offering excellent weather for panoramic views and a vibrant atmosphere, though with crowds and higher prices.
A highly recommended month for visiting Big Buddha Temple, offering excellent weather for panoramic views and a vibrant atmosphere, though with crowds and higher prices.
February
HIGH
25-30°C
Dry and sunny, with consistently warm temperatures and very little rain. Ideal for outdoor sightseeing.
Dry and sunny, with consistently warm temperatures and very little rain. Ideal for outdoor sightseeing.
Open
No special restrictions. Adhere to temple dress code.
No special restrictions. Adhere to temple dress code.
Recommended
February offers the best weather of the year for panoramic views from Big Buddha Temple, but expect crowds and premium prices.
February offers the best weather of the year for panoramic views from Big Buddha Temple, but expect crowds and premium prices.
March
MEDIUM
25-31°C
Hot and increasingly humid, but mostly dry with just a slight increase in rainfall toward the end of the month.
Hot and increasingly humid, but mostly dry with just a slight increase in rainfall toward the end of the month.
Open
No special restrictions. Standard dress code applies.
No special restrictions. Standard dress code applies.
Recommended
A recommended month for visiting with good weather, panoramic views, and moderate crowds.
A recommended month for visiting with good weather, panoramic views, and moderate crowds.
How to get there
Taxi
Recommended
Bike
Car
Walking
Additional info
Here's what you need to know about this experience
Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required