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31 Thai Temples in Phuket

    Phuket Thai temples, or Wats, are always worth a visit; from the temple hidden inside a cave to the famous Wat Chalong, a visit to Thailand would not be complete without exploring a few of these magnificent and beautifully ornamented buildings.

    Wat Nai Harn is a colourful Buddhist temple found between the lake and the beach

    Wat Nai Harn

      Wat Nai Harn was once a small and unknown temple surrounded by walls between the beach and the lake. After adding a brand new building, it expanded to become a landmark. Once natural, the lake behind the beach is now a large concrete pond where you can rent some paddle boats, which are fun for the kids.

      Sheng Tek Beo Shrine in Phuket Town

      Sheng Tek Beo Shrine

        Adorned with intricate artwork depicting sins and punishments, Sheng Tek Beo in Phuket Town is a shrine that plays a key role in the Por Tor festival, or Hungry Ghost Festival, which occurs every year around September. The central celebrations occur at this shrine dedicated to the Por Tor god, or king of hell.

        Wat Koh Siray Reclining Buddha

        Wat Koh Siray

          Built atop a hill on Koh Sirey, a small island only 20 km square next to Phuket Town, Wat Koh Siray is visible from quite far away. Driving up to the temple is easy, and a small road surrounds it, surrounded by many small shrines dedicated to people who passed away. The temple also shelters a golden reclining Buddha, which, without being impressive is still as big as the temple.

          Phuket Big Buddha Photo Gallery

          Phuket Big Buddha Photos 📷

            The construction of Phuket Big Buddha started in 2002, on the top of Nakkerd Hill in the south of Phuket Island. The site was very hard to reach in the first years and it was not yet famous as nothing was visible from the far and not many people talked about how big it would become.

            Wat Mongkhon Wararam (Wat Nai Yang)

            Wat Mongkhon Wararam (Wat Nai Yang)

              The Mongkhon Wararam Temple (Wat Nai Yang) is located in Nai Yang Village, just 500 metres from the superb beach of Nai Yang, and just next to the Proud Hotel.

              Wat Charoen Samanakij in Phuket Town

              Wat Charoen Samanakij in Phuket Town

                Wat Charoen Samanakij, also known as Wat Lang San, is a beautiful and serene temple nestled on the slopes of Toh Sae Hill in Phuket Town, behind the old Phuket Prison which has since moved to the north of the island. It is a relatively new temple, having been built in 2012, but it has quickly become a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.

                Big Buddha Phuket

                Big Buddha Phuket

                  Big Buddha Phuket, a 45-metre-tall statue covered in white marble tiles, is visible from nearly anywhere in the southern part of the island. This iconic landmark is a top attraction for visitors and often features on every ‘Must-Do in Phuket’ list.

                  7 Buddha Postures

                  7 Buddha Postures for the 7 Days of the Week

                    There are 7 Buddha postures, one or two for each day of the week, so what do these 7 Buddha postures mean? If you have been to a temple (or ‘Wat’) in Thailand, you might have noticed that the Buddha appears in standing, sitting or reclining postures.

                    Chinese Temples and Shrines in Phuket

                    13 Chinese Shrines in Phuket ⛩️

                      There are quite a few Chinese shrines in Phuket, and each has its own characteristics and unique features, which always offer excellent photo opportunities. The large ones are very popular during the Chinese New Year in February or the Phuket Vegetarian Festival in October. They can get extremely crowded, not to mention very loud, from firecrackers.

                      Wat Chalong Temple in Phuket

                      Wat Chalong

                        Wat Chalong, officially called Wat Chai Thararam, is the largest, most revered and most visited Buddhist temple in Phuket. It was built at the beginning of the 19th century. Chalong Temple is one of the Must-See places in Phuket.

                        Tha Rua Shrine

                        Tha Rua Shrine ⛩️

                          Tha Rua Shrine is one of the oldest Chinese shrines in Phuket, found in Thalang District on Thepkasattri Road about 800m south of the Heroines’ Monument. It’s an important site during the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival, when thousands of devotees come to hold ceremonies and eat vegetarian food during the event’s nine days.

                          saphan hin shrine

                          Kio Thian Keng Saphan Hin Shrine ⛩️

                            Kio Thian Keng Shrine is a colourful Chinese shrine that is set on the seashore inside Saphan Hin public park in Phuket Town. It’s a place of worship for the local Chinese-Thai community, and it plays an important role as the site of the final farewell to the gods during the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival.

                            Kathu Shrine

                            Lai Thu Tao Bo Keng Shrine in Kathu ⛩️

                              Lai Thu Tao Bo Keng is one of the oldest Chinese shrines in Phuket, and many believe it was the birthplace of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival nearly two centuries ago. The shrine is located in the subdistrict of Kathu in the island’s interior, between Phuket Town and Patong Beach.

                              Bang Neow Shrine in Phuket Town

                              Bang Neow Shrine in Phuket Town ⛩️

                                Bang Neow Shrine in Phuket Town is one of Phuket’s oldest and most revered Chinese shrines. It’s one of the main shrines taking part in the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival It is a place of worship and merit-making activity for the local Chinese-Thai community throughout the year.

                                Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine in Phuket Town

                                Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine (Sam Kong Shrine) ⛩️

                                  Lim Hu Tai Su is a Chinese Taoist shrine on the north side of Phuket Town, also known as Sam Kong Shrine, for the neighbourhood in which it’s found. Though not as well known by visitors as larger Chinese shrines like Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket’s Old Town area, Sam Kong Shrine is a revered place of worship for the local community. It’s become a key part of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival when it hosts several ceremonies and a procession during the annual 9-day event.

                                  Wat Phra Nang Sang

                                  Wat Phra Nang Sang

                                    Wat Phra Nang Sang, originally known as Wat Takian, was built more than 200 years ago and is one of the oldest Thai temples in Phuket. This unusual temple was built when Thalang was the main city of Phuket Island and even was the scene of a battlefield during the Burma War in 1785.

                                    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.