Lipa Noi · Temples & Culture
Wat Nara Charoen Suk
An old, authentic temple near Lipa Noi on the west coast, notable for a long, thin tower built into the facade of its main building. Off the tourist trail, on the road toward the navy base. Open sunrise to sunset; free entry.
- Free
- Lipa Noi
Insider tips
- Combine with Lipa Noi beach, one of Samui's best sunset spots.
- No tourist services here - bring water and set expectations for a simple local wat.
The story
Wat Nara Charoen Suk is an old local temple in the Lipa Noi area on Koh Samui's west coast, a short drive from the Raja ferry pier used by car ferries to the mainland. Its curious feature is a main building with a very long, thin tower built directly into its facade - an unusual silhouette among Samui temples. Travel guides describe it as an authentic, old temple that is interesting to explore, with no tourist infrastructure.
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Reliable published history (founding date, significant images) is not available in English sources, so details remain unknown; the Thai name spelling given here is a transliteration and not fully verified. To find it from Lipa Noi on route 4169, take route 4174 toward the navy base; after the road bends sharply left, the temple entrance road is about a kilometre further on the left. Guides list it as open daily from sunrise to sunset with free entry.
It combines well with Lipa Noi beach sunsets and the quiet west coast.
Good to know
- Daily from sunrise to sunset, per travel guides. Not officially fixed.
- Free
- Daylight hours; combine with a Lipa Noi sunset.
- Family friendly: Yes
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- Last checked
- 25 Sept 2026
- What was checked
- Details checked 25 Sept 2026
- Next check due
- September 2027
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