Big Buddha Beach

Big Buddha Beach is located in the Northeast corner of Samui. It gets its name for the view of the Big Golden Buddha, beginning in Bophut village extending down to the Big Buddha shrine.

The beach here is dotted with bungalows and restaurants and a couple of bars and shops along the road.

Although the beach is quite narrow, it is very quiet and fringed with palm trees along its two-kilometer streach. The waters are calm if somewhat shallow. A pier is located on Big Buddha Beach which is scheduled to take trips to Koh Pha Ngan.

There are also several places where speedboat services are available.

The Big Buddha shrine is approx. twelve-meters tall sitting out on an islet that is connected to Samui by causeway.

The Big Buddha is the focal point of the area even though there is no town as such nearby. Within the temple grounds there are shops and restaurants. The Big Buddha complex opens early and closes at sunset each day.