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Chinese Temple in Koh Phangan
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Koh Phangan Attractions
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The Chinese Temple Guan Yin is the largest and most visited temple in Koh Phangan. You cannot miss the temple' complex set on the hill as you will drive by when arriving to Ao Chaloklum. This temple is dedicated to goddess of mercy Guan Yin, which represents feminine reincarnation of the Buddha.
Chinese temple in Koh Phangan, is more like an elegant Taoist Shrine. If you want contact with real Chinese culture, enjoy wtih a colourful architecture and to spend an unforgettable time in an atmosphere of privacy it’s a must-see site. |
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Chinese Temple History |
The temple was built as recently as 1992, thanks to the woman, known by name as miss Malavan. In 1990 when Koh Phangan was still largely without electricity, Mrs Malawan came to Sangthom Temple on the island from Bangkok for the ceremony of presenting the robes to the priests (Todkathin).
This lady had a strange dream. In the dream it was the Chinese goddess Guan Yin is the female incarnation of the Buddha, who told her to build a firelight on Koh Phangan island. With intent to fulfill the requests of the Buddha, Mrs Malawan returned to Bangkok to raise the funds necessary to build the Temple which was completed in just two years and today visitors to the island can see the ornate buildings of the temple complex.
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Chinese Temple Highlights |
Chinese temple Guan Yin on Koh Phangan consists of three separate buildings, and inside the main building there is the statue of the goddess of mercy Guan Yin decorated with candles, incense, ceramic figurines and flowers. The next part of the complex with other Taoist deities is intended for meditation, and the third for the donatation. Not far from main structure visitors can see the figure of a smiling Buddha, who as the legend for good luck and financial prosperity you need. There are three main festivals during the year which are dedicated to Chinese Buddha, in January, May and August.
Every year thousands of pilgrims and tourists from around the world visiting a Chinese temple Guan Yin in Koh Phangan to pray, meditate, or simply admire the magnificent religious building in the Chinese style. Especially love this temple women, children and men, such as trade-related, because they patronize Guan Yin. Chinese temple has a some viewpoints with magnificent views of the surrounding landscape till Ao Chaloklum.
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Chinese Temple in Koh Phangan |
Hours: Chinese temple of Kwan Yin on Koh Phangan is open to the public daily during daytime
Cost: entrance to the temple is free. However, voluntary donations are welcome even in a few baht
Location: South of Ao Chaloklum beach near the road leading to Thongsala. |
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