Secret Buddha Garden
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Timings : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Time Required : 1-2 hrs
Entry Fee : THB 80 per person
Secret Buddha Garden, Koh Samui, Koh Samui Overview
Located in Surat Thani province in Koh Samui, the Secret Buddha Garden is a private sculpture park set atop one of the highest peaks on the island. Also called the ‘Heaven's Garden’ or the ‘Magic Garden’, it was created by Nim Thongsuk, an old fruit farmer, who began building the garden in 1976 at his family's land and continued building it up until his death. Set amidst lush jungle foliage, there are waterfalls and streams along with statues of Buddha hidden in plain site.
The main highlight of the Secret Buddha Garden is the group of angel and musician statues. Apart from this, there are statues depicting different aspects of Thai Buddhism, along with snakes, birds, and other animals. The verdant garden also houses the statue of Nim Thongsuk's parents and his own tomb. Since the Secret Buddha Garden is nestled atop a hill, the view from the garden and the way leading upto it is stunning.
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2. Many travellers complain about mosquitos and bug bites after a few hours in the garden. It’s advised to carry bug spray.
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The statues are of birds, snakes, animals and humans, but most are dedicated to Buddhist folklore. Most Thais will understand the mythology behind each of the statues. Cheekily, Nim Thongsuk also included statues of himself and his family, such as statues of his parents, his father holding his hand, and himself sitting on a rock. The garden is quite large in size and there’s plenty to be discovered. The statues are nestled in the middle of the wilderness amongst coconut plantations, durian farms, and wild foliage. They are placed in a random pattern with little guidance. There is also a water stream diving the garden into half and small waterfalls.
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