On the island of Ko Lan, there are no sights familiar to tourists with a fascinating centuries-old history and all sorts of architectural monuments that introduce their beauty to the state of the stupor. Nevertheless, there will be a couple of places that can surprise the travelers in the island resort.
Buddhist Temple Maisamran (Wat Maisam Larn)
This temple with the beautiful name "New Joy" is the only island operating on the island. It is possible to find it near the pier dialing opposite the parking lot of the root island transport - Tuk-Tukov. Designed by the temple in the traditional Thai style. On its territory there are several small statues of deities and major sculpture sitting on the turtle of the Golden Buddha.
Inside the temple freely allowed everyone. Before entering, it is necessary to remove the shoes. The monks living in the temple do not require visitor to compliance with strict for such seats of dress code. However, in a bathing suit on the territory of a small temple tourist complex will not be allowed.
The highlight of the temple is a three-tier bell tower, to the top of which you can climb, after recoking permission from monks. Plus, it is possible to look into the chapel hiding from the curious eye a glass green statue of the Buddha.
Most of all lucky tourists who will be in the Maysamran temple a day before the full moon. It will fall good luck not only to inspect the buildings of the complex, but also to be in the epicenter of a small holiday. In the full moon islanders bring gifts for the Buddha in the temple - flowers, fruits. Young girls turn to the highest forces with a request to learn their future. To do this, they strip incense wands with unusual flavors. As a result, these wands turn into a kind of tool for deciphering the prediction. In general, this is unusual, but funny sight. By the way, everyone can participate in the holiday.
Watching platforms and statues of Buddha on the island of Ko Lan
The first observation deck is located near the beach of Ta Vaen. The road leading to her starts straight from the berth dial and literally through three hundred meters leaves up. Lifting to the destination can be overcome on foot or facilitate the task, using the motorbike. True, tourists should be tested to the fact that the road to the observation platform is off-road with ditch, sandy lathes and not asphalted areas. But all these are little things. The main thing is that rummaged on the elevation, travelers will be able to admire the panoramic view of the village on the ban (Na Ban) and consider near a small golden statue of the Sitting Buddha. In fact, the Buddha is not fulfilled at all of gold, but only painted with yellow paint. But it looks no less majestically. From both sides of the Silver Deities Seating Buddha, one of which is the goddess of Mercy Guan Yin. Again, these sculptures are simply painted in silver color. Having made some pictures on the background of the statues, it will be possible to move on. Having drove or passing literally a hundred meters, before travelers, another treasure of this low pagoda is black Buddha. The deity of unusual color sits on a white and green elevation. The last portion of the path will be held along the stone staircase, so tourists on the motorbike will have to hurry. Rising to the highest point of the hill - 205 meters above sea level, a sightseeing platform will appear before the endless travelers and adorning her new-differed statue of the Buddha. True, she is not completely completed. However, its impressive size and beauty is already clearly visible.
The next sightseeing site is considered the main on the island of Ko Lan. It is located on the Mount Khao and asphalt dear to it begins with the pier. On the path of the following pointers, so tourists will be easy to navigate. At the peak itself, there is a cozy arbor, to which a steep staircase leads. For the entrance to this place it is necessary to make a fee in the amount of 10 baht. For payment from visitors strictly follows one of the members of the Thai family, caring behind the arbor and the observation platform. Climbing this place is better closer in the late afternoon. First, the day here is very hot. And secondly, sitting in a gazebo nice to admire a wonderful sunset and feel that the whole island is lying from your feet.
Solar power station
From the left side of the beach itself, the spectacular building is banging. It strongly stands out against the background of the sea, tropical greenery and sun loungers with its unusual roof with many solar panels. Looking at the solar power station from above, it seems that a huge nestless skate has been released from the sea.
There is nothing remarkable inside the station. The interior is decorated in the marine style. The most interesting hidden on the roof of the building. This panoramic view of Samaya Beach and nearby corners of the island of Ko Lan. You can get inside the construction of a symbolic fee on weekdays.