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Big Buddha Phuket

Phuket Big Buddha

    Phuket Big Buddha is a 45-metre-tall white marble statue visible from anywhere in the southern part of Phuket. This impressive landmark is probably at the top of everyone’s ‘Must-Do in Phuket’, and it is a jaw-dropping sight.

    Temple Wat Chalong

    Wat Chalong

      Wat Chalong is the largest, most revered and most visited Buddhist temple in Phuket. According to some sources, it was built at the beginning of the 19th century, 1837.

      7 Buddha Postures

      Buddha Postures for the 7 Days of the Week

        What do these 7 Buddha postures mean? Many people see them without knowing what these images mean or are for. Each of them is for a day of the week, and you would pay respect to the statue representing the day you were born.

        Karon Temple

        Karon Temple Market

          The Karon Temple Market has grown steadily in popularity in the past years. Because it only occurs twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays), people start to plan their evenings around that event.

          Doi Thepnimit Patong Phuket

          Wat Thepnimit Phuket near Patong Beach

            Wat Thepnimit Phuket is a monastic residence with a fantastic panoramic view over Patong beach. You can see its iconic white pagoda from the beach, if you know in which direction to look, of course, it’s pretty tiny.

            Wat Suwan Kuha in Phang Nga

            Wat Suwan Kuha – Buddha Cave in Phang Nga

              Wat Suwan Kuha is a surprising cave sheltering an immense reclining golden Buddha. If you feel like a little drive outside Phuket island, this is your chance to explore another side of Phang Nga!