Secret Buddha Garden (Magic Garden)
สวนพระพุทธเขาหินลาด
A sculpture garden on a hilltop in the island's center. Buddha statues, mythical figures, and animal carvings are scattered through the tropical jungle, and there are views of the sea.
The Secret Buddha Garden was started in 1976 by Nim Thongsuk, a local durian farmer, on his family's hillside land. Dozens of statues of Buddhas, mythical figures, dancers, and animals are scattered among the jungle, streams, and rocks, creating a mysterious atmosphere. The garden sits on a hilltop about 250 meters above sea level. Admission is about 80 baht. The road to the top is steep and narrow, so ordinary rental motorbikes are not recommended. Visitors can join a 4WD jungle tour or hire a driver. The garden is often combined with Na Muang Waterfall and a viewpoint for a half-day jungle tour.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Na Muang Waterfall
- Wat Khunaram
- Hin Lad Waterfall
- Wat Sila Ngu (Wat Ratchathammaram)
- Lamai Beach
- Hin Ta & Hin Yai (Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks)
- Lipa Noi Beach
- Silver Beach (Crystal Bay)