Take a tour of Smiling Buddha of Koh Samui in Thailand – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Amidst the jungles of southern Thailand's Koh Samui island is a man-made treasure.
Built in 2004, the Smiling Buddha is a delightful Buddhist statuary.
An ornate promenade surrounds the main statue.
Its painted details took a long time to perfect.
This is a grand statue, the Buddha is as tall as he is round.
The surrounding area has many additional attractions that visitors can experience.