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Wat Khao Tham
9° 42.5′ N · 100° 1.0′ E
A hilltop forest temple between Thong Sala and Haad Rin with a viewpoint over Koh Samui and Phangan's south coast.
Practical
Position from Wikidata (Wat Khao Tham). Wikivoyage: reach it by scooter on the road between Thong Sala and Haad Rin, then walk a few minutes to the temple and viewpoint. It is an active meditation temple, so dress modestly and keep quiet. Its website was flagged as a dead link in 2025, so check retreat details locally.
Best for
A cool, quiet viewpoint over the Samui channel
Nearby
- Jungle Experience Party (Ban Tai)0.4 NM away
- Fisherman's Restaurant (Ban Tai)0.5 NM away
- Half Moon Festival (Ban Tai)0.8 NM away
- Wat Pho Herbal Sauna (Ban Tai)0.8 NM away
- Thong Sala Fuel Station1.5 NM away
- Thong Sala Supermarkets (Lotus's, Big C, Tops)1.5 NM away
- Domesila / Phaeng Waterfall Viewpoint1.7 NM away
- Thong Sala Pier and Town1.7 NM away