Secret Buddha Garden
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Jaco-Pierre S
Pretoria, South Africa318 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
The trip up the mountain is cutting though beautiful mountain trees and views. The gardens must have been heaven on earth it is high time. Serene. And very peaceful. There is no upkeep of the site witch is a pity. A must see if you have some time.
Written 22 December 2022
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hers_07
Chichester, UK74 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Fun for the children. They played in the houses and huts and posed with the statues. We tied it in with a day tour which made it worth the visit. At the time it was 80baht to visit and that seems fine for an hour or fun.
Written 15 November 2022
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Manshu
New Delhi, India91 contributions
Oct 2022
Stunning place, it took some time to get there but it was worth it. There is a small waterfall and so many old sculptures - great photo op
Written 14 November 2022
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TamaraK03
Laufenburg, Switzerland74 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
It is not an easy ride to approach the place but truly worth it. This is the rainy season so the whole place looks like that a former city would sink under a huge amount of water.
Of course be careful as moss is everywhere so the rocks are really slippery and use a good mosquito spray before entering ;)
Of course be careful as moss is everywhere so the rocks are really slippery and use a good mosquito spray before entering ;)
Written 7 October 2022
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Beatriz M
Düsseldorf, Germany5,360 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Cute place but it is not so big as I thought. You can see everything in 30 minutes stopping for photos. There is the creek with the waterfall and the buddha statues and I did not see much except for this, unless it is hidden. Still it is beautiful ydillic calm place.
Written 7 September 2022
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TaherAlbaghliJulian
Kuwait City, Kuwait1,863 contributions
Jul 2022
It is one of the most important landmarks of Koh Samui Island. People visiting Koh Samui Island come to the garden as a part of their day trip or it is included in their tour package. In the garden, you can find numerous figurines in different poses – sitting down, standing, waving, dancing, and playing musical instruments. Besides the statues of gods and goddesses, you can also see animal sculptures in the park such as a bird pulling out a worm from the pond.
Note:
1- that you should wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes and be in good shape because you will need to walk great distances.
2-I advise you to book this trip with a group because most of the drivers are private, taking tourists and asking for large amounts of money.
The fee fee of 80 Baht per person.
Note:
1- that you should wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes and be in good shape because you will need to walk great distances.
2-I advise you to book this trip with a group because most of the drivers are private, taking tourists and asking for large amounts of money.
The fee fee of 80 Baht per person.
Written 8 August 2022
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Laura
The Hague, The Netherlands94 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
This is a cute ancient place, where buddha statues are put everywhere near a small waterfall.
It looks like a fairy tale.
It looks like a fairy tale.
Written 25 July 2022
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Beth B
24 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
Such a unique thing to visit! A must for anyone who loves exploring and seeing unusual/cultural things. The secret Buddha garden was quiet magical as I was the only person there and had the whole place to myself. It would have been nice to know abit more about it and some history and meanings of the statues, however I enjoyed the mystery around it still. The journey up there is not impossible on a scooter like lots of people state, the road itself is in good condition you just need to be a confident driver as it is steep in some places and not a quick drive up either, took about 15 minutes to get up from the main road still. The cost to visit is 80tbh, there are toilets and refreshments available
Written 4 February 2022
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Dave G
Sydney, Australia88 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
A truely magical experience. Take a trip to another time and another world - beautiful scenery and well maintained grounds, statues & old school village/buildings. We drove a small car up the hillside - the roads are step and arrow in sections and can be a difficult/ sketchy drive - would recommend going with a tour or driver.
Written 7 January 2022
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Tobi
2 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
Awesome place. Be careful of the mosquitos! Not stroller friendly 😁
Lovely details and friendly staff! 80 baut entrance fee per person. You can park in front of the entrance.
Lovely details and friendly staff! 80 baut entrance fee per person. You can park in front of the entrance.
Written 4 January 2022
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Razan F
Manama, Bahrain1 contribution
Do you think the place is suitable for a 4 months old baby?
Hamad Alsubaey
Doha, Qatar26 contributions
I don’t think so, you have to move through arrow placed and stairs, it will be very hard with a infant or a child
pommytash
Nelson, New Zealand35 contributions
Is there any tours that just go to the garden, as we have seen the other stuff already
Lomsimlote
Udaipur, India3 contributions
No. Usually they don’t include this garden .. we paid extra to go here. But worth it
star_me_01
Belgrade, Serbia12 contributions
Hi, is there any chance to go there by ourselves using songthaew?
Lomsimlote
Udaipur, India3 contributions
I don’t think so.. I’ll prefer private Taxi.
Jenna M
3 contributions
We will be staying at a resort near the Lamai Night Market.
How easy is to rent a scooter? Are driving laws easy to learn? We are from the USA and would like to ride a scooter up to the Secret Buddha temple.
Also how easy is it to get to this destination via scooter?
Tiillaan
Nyköping, Sweden441 contributions
It’s easy to rent a bike, but sometimes they keep your passport under the time and sometimes are the rent expensive so go around and look first.
In Thailand are they driving on the left side, so no. It’s not hard. But it’s much information at one time.
And were helmets, the police checking farangs a lot.
I always drive with a gps on my phone.
72florencew
Cardiff, UK9 contributions
Can you get from Ta Nim to Na Muang waterfalls by foot?
Stacy C
San Diego, CA64 contributions
No you need a car or scooter
Haynesyholidays
5 contributions
Can you hire a 4x4 to get up the last part?
We would get a taxi there but a normal taxi wouldn't make it up the final part would it?
How do people access the garden without booking on a tour?
Thank you
Hannah K
65 contributions
We booked a scooter and was able to drive up the hill easily. There are two routes, one requires a 4x4 the other does not. If you leave the waterfalls and turn right (not left as most people will tell you) you will see a 7-11, turn up the road and follow it. Abnormal car and scooter will get up the hill just fine. We did everything independently. Good luck!
Hi, is it possible to walk up the hill and if so how long will it take? or is a car needed to get to the garden?
Ashtag_86
Nottingham, UK79 contributions
No. Definitely wouldn't walk it - need a car or moped. It's pretty steep and no real paths.
DhananjayArora
Mumbai, India145 contributions
hi.. what time does this open n what time do they CLOSE? can someone inform as i was planning to go only in the evening but don't want it to be shut by the time i get there - thanks!
mpokrovskii
Ko Samui, Thailand1 contribution
This place doesn't have any light source. Sunset on the Samui at 18:30
Secret Buddha Garden (Ko Samui) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- We recommend booking Secret Buddha Garden tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 15 Secret Buddha Garden tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Secret Buddha Garden:
- Koh Samui Jungle Safari Tour (From HK$384.94)
- Eco Jungle Safari Tour around Koh Samui Including Lunch (From HK$481.53)
- Koh Samui Jungle Mountain Adventure Tour (From HK$678.16)
- Amazing Koh Samui "Must Visit" private Tour (From HK$1,059.66)
- Jungle Eco Safari Tour in Koh Samui (From HK$365.01)
- Hotels near Secret Buddha Garden:
- (5.46 km) Rocky's Boutique Resort - Veranda Collection Samui
- (5.91 km) Beluga Boutique Hotel
- (6.65 km) Baan Sawan Samui Resort
- (7.14 km) Sibaja Palms Sunset Beach Resort
- (6.73 km) Satva Samui
- Restaurants near Secret Buddha Garden:
- (0.51 km) The Mountain Grand View ( Sea view restaurant )
- (0.70 km) Peak Eye View Restaurant
- (0.63 km) Lemongrass Café and Restaurants
- (0.63 km) The Hub Samui
- (0.63 km) Grand Villa Kitchen & Garden