Mae Nam · Temples & Culture
Wat Phu Khao Thong
A historic Mae Nam hills temple with Hainanese-Thai wooden architecture — and a White Lotus season 3 filming location.
- Free
- Mae Nam
- under an hour
- Checked 25 Sept
Insider tips
- One source reports a strict dress code including covered ankles. Formal opening hours are unverified — visit in daylight.
The story
One of Samui's older temples (one source dates it to 1772), with a craftsman-built ordination hall and wooden stilt monks' quarters blending Hainanese and Thai styles. It doubled as the monastery in White Lotus season 3.
Good to know
- Open daily in daylight hours.
- Free
- under an hour
- Hardly affected by weather
- Good for couples: Yes
- Scooter access: Yes
- Car access: Yes
Plan a visit
Free route: you go by your own scooter, car or on foot and we work out the order. Private tour: a local driver picks you up and takes you.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 · 2 sources
Sources and last check
- Last checked
- 25 Sept 2026
- What was checked
- Details checked 25 Sept 2026
- Next check due
- September 2027
Official sources
No official source published yet for this page.
Plus 2 other references and local research.
