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Delve into Koh Samui’s spiritual side as you visit the island’s revered temples. You will meet your guide and drive inland, passing lush tropical vegetation, unspoiled villages and shimmering white beaches along the way. You will also see well-trained monkeys cavorting in the trees as they collect coconuts for processing, one of the island’s major industries. At the Wat Phra Yai, the Big Buddha Temple, witness a 39-foot golden statue of Buddha sitting atop a wide staircase decorated with sculpted dragons and carved nāga, deities in the form of snakes. You will also see Wat Plai Laem, where styles of temple art date back centuries. Here, traditional designs stand out in today’s Thai religious architecture. During your visit, admire the large statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, housed outside the shrine within the temple compound. After time to explore, you will return to your ship.
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