The Big Buddha Temple is certainly one of the key highlights of beautiful city Koh Samui. Breathing our tranquillity and serenity, the magnificent golden statue is one that can take your very breath away with its surreal charm. It is outstandingly beautiful during the hours of the sun as the golden rays illuminate the golden glory of this iconic religious symbol of the land. It is equally beautiful when the night time shadows the surrounding landscape with darkness through which the golden light of the statue, shining with the spot lights that cease not to dim till the break of dawn, shine bright. A visit to this wonderful place is a must indeed when you are indulging in the luxury of a Samui hotel such as Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort & Spa as it is located in close proximity to this place of splendid charm.
A visit to this magnificent place will surely crown your holiday experience with memories that will be cherished for always. Buddhists from all over the world can join the multitudes of locals as they pay homage to the statue with offerings of incense, flowers and fruits. One can even visit and simply admire the rituals and gaze at the magnificence of the vista that surrounds the scene of perfect beauty. The experience will indeed be surreal with the many glorious facets of the place offering peace of mind to all.
When visiting the Big Buddha Temple one thing to note however, is that one will have to dress appropriately and with modesty to enter the premises. Wearing shawls or cardigans to cover bare shoulders and long dresses or trousers to cover your legs is expected here. One should strictly refrain from entering the grounds of the temple garbed in scanty bathing suits.
The surrounding area of the temple is equally fascinating with many opportunities available to the visitors to take home souvenirs and purchase local handicrafts. The beach that the temple overlooks offers many sea side delights so one can indulge in many hours of pleasure seeking as well.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+