Chalong

Discover Chalong in Phuket with guides to fitness camps, yoga studios, temples, Muay Thai gyms, and local services. Explore activities in this lively south district.
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King Power Phuket

King Power Phuket is a large duty-free shopping complex on the main road between Phuket Town and Chalong, not far from Central Phuket. The building is hard to miss, with striking metal whale-shaped water fountains at the entrance.

Private Catamaran Phuket

Sailing the Andaman Sea since 2005: Experience Phuket like a local with Private Catamaran Phuket. Want to see the crystal clear waters of Koh Racha Noi without the crowds?

Restaurants Near Big Buddha Phuket

The winding road up Nakkerd Hill isn’t just about the Big Buddha. It’s lined with small restaurants and cafes, each with sweeping views over Karon Beach or Chalong Bay.

Wat Chalong Firecrackers

The first time we heard an explosion at Wat Chalong, we thought something had gone wrong. A deep boom echoed across the temple grounds, followed by another, then another.

Is Wat Chalong Worth Visiting?

Wat Chalong is worth visiting if you want to see Phuket’s most important Buddhist temple. We’ve been dozens of times over the years and still stop by when showing friends around the island.

Freedom Elephant Reserve

Freedom Elephant Reserve’s dream is to provide retired working elephants with love and care, with limited human interaction on an observation-only basis.

SAWADEEBIKE

Renting or buying bikes from SAWADEEBIKE allows a clean and easy way to move without a driving license. Rent your e-bike and explore Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Karon at your own pace. Silent, eco-friendly, easy to ride.

My Front Yard Community Mall

My Front Yard is a new community mall located not far from the famous Wat Chalong, bringing a fresh retail and dining concept to the island’s Chalong district. The open-air design features outdoor spaces with plenty of greenery, creating a neighbourhood atmosphere rather than a traditional shopping centre layout.

Greek Kitchen

Greek Kitchen is about halfway up the hill to the Big Buddha of Phuket, right on Soi Yot Sane 1 in Wichit. It’s one of those places where the view does half the work.

Ombre Yacht Phuket

For those who want to explore Phuket’s coastline in comfort, Ombre Yacht Phuket offers a luxury experience on the water. Perfect for private charters, day trips, or special events, this modern yacht combines elegance with adventure, letting you enjoy the best of the Andaman Sea.

Hanuman Luge Phuket

Hanuman Luge Phuket is one of Phuket’s newest attractions, designed for visitors who love speed and fun. Unlike traditional rides, this luge track takes you through winding jungle paths where you control the pace of your own adventure. It’s a perfect mix of excitement, fresh air, and scenic views.

Hanuman World Phuket

Hanuman World Phuket is one of the island’s most exciting adventure parks, offering visitors the chance to explore the rainforest in a fun and unforgettable way. Surrounded by lush greenery, the park combines outdoor thrills with beautiful jungle views.

Kluay Mai Thai Restaurant

We heard about Kluay Mai Thai from local chefs and Michelin‑starred friends, so we booked, pre‑ordered, and drove to Chalong. The GPS ended in a quiet lane where a small Thai house sat behind trees.

The Local Landing Cafe

The Local Landing Café is a cosy spot near the water at Chalong Pier in the south of Phuket, where good food meets a welcoming atmosphere. The cafe focuses on fresh, healthy ingredients and a relaxed setting.

Robinson Lifestyle Chalong

Robinson Lifestyle Chalong is a modern shopping mall located at the intersection of Soi Ta Iad, a street known for its many fitness and Muay Thai gyms, and Chao Fah East Road. The mall brings convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment to the south of Phuket, an area that lacked such facilities until now.

OTO Play Park

At Oto Play Park, children are free to dive into hands-on activities that nurture their creativity and spark positive play. Whether it’s climbing, building, or creating, each area is designed to ignite their sense of adventure and fun.

Friendship Beach Phuket

Friendship Beach lies on the southeast coast of Phuket along Chalong Bay, just north of Rawai Beach. We recently revisited this little-known spot because it’s such a different experience from the island’s more popular beaches.

5 Elements Hot Yoga

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Yoga Connections

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Phuket Singha Muay Thai Gym

Post Views: 3,201 Fitness Camp in Soi Ta iad, Chalong Phuket Singha Muay Thai Gym offers traditional Thai boxing training on Soi Ta-iad and focuses… Read More »Phuket Singha Muay Thai Gym

Dragon Muay Thai Camp

Dragon Muay Thai operates as a family-run training camp on Soi Ta iad, one of Phuket’s most recognised fitness streets. The camp runs group sessions twice daily, with morning training from 8 am to 10 am and afternoon sessions from 3.30 pm to 6 pm.

Apollo Camp

Apollo Gym is a large and well-known training centre specialising in Muay Thai, Strength & Conditioning, and Western Boxing, offering professional training for beginners and experienced athletes alike.

T&Y Muay Thai

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Lions MMA Club

Post Views: 3,367 Fitness Camp in Soi Ta iad, Chalong Lions MMA Club is a martial arts gym on Soi Ta Iad, South Phuket, offering… Read More »Lions MMA Club

Primal Fitness

Post Views: 2,328 Fitness Camp in Soi Ta iad, Chalong Primal Fitness is a top bodybuilding and weights gym on Soi Ta Iad in Chalong.… Read More »Primal Fitness

Unit 27 CrossFit

Post Views: 3,481 Fitness Camp in Soi Ta iad, Chalong Unit 27 is a well-known fitness club in Soi Ta Iad, South Phuket, specialising in… Read More »Unit 27 CrossFit

Wat Chalong Video

This Wat Chalong Video takes you to Phuket’s most important and largest temple. Located in Chalong, this beautifully decorated temple has been a spiritual centre for locals for over a century.

Phuket Big Buddha Video

This Phuket Big Buddha Video takes you to one of the island’s most famous landmarks. Sitting on Nakkerd Hill between Chalong and Kata, the 45-metre-tall statue can be seen from many parts of southern Phuket.

Selina Serenity Rawai Phuket

Post Views: 4,114 Beachfront Hotel in Rawai Beach ✓ Enjoy a beachfront stay at Selina Serenity Rawai Phuket, located in Rawai on the southeast corner… Read More »Selina Serenity Rawai Phuket

Rawai and Chalong Directory

Rawai Beach is a popular destination for expats in the very south of Phuket. There is no swimming beach but Rawai offers a wide array of hotels, restaurants and amazing seafood for a memorable holiday.

Abyss Phuket Co. Ltd

We are a team of professionals specialized in real estate in Phuket, Thailand. We offer our customers the best of Villas and Apartments for their Holiday Rental, Long Term Rental or for Sale. We would be pleased to help you find the perfect home away from home.

STAY FIT

Located in Rawai, STAY FIT is our state-of-the-art fitness centre is laid out over 1,000 square meters and is comprised of 3 floors of top-of-the-line equipment by Life Fitness, and it has a beautiful view of Chalong Bay on the Third Floor.

PPKK Tour Service

PPKK Tour Services organize tour tickets from Phuket to Phi Phi island, James Bond Island, Fantasea Show, Tiger Kingdom, Dolphin Show, Adventure activities, fun activities, Elephant sanctuary and sea tours from Krabi

Panya Taxi Phuket

Panya Taxi and Transfer is providing service from the airport to hotels in Phuket, Phangnga, and Krabi or transfers to Donsak pier and also private city day tours in Phuket.

Phuket International Yoga Academy

Yoga is a journey of self-discovery and connection. Located in the heart of Chalong, Phuket International Yoga Academy offers an intimate and supportive environment through yoga drills classes and specialised classes for back mobility.

La Moet Phuket

“Your adventure is our passion, happiness at sea”. La Moet was founded trough a passion of boats and enjoying the freedom of the sea and breathtaking surroundings, meet new people and most importantly to escape from the crowds.

MMA Divers Phuket

MMA Divers Phuket is a PADI scuba diving centre and private dive boat charter located at Chalong Pier Marina in Phuket, Thailand.

Star Mountain Cafe on the hill leading to Phuket Big Buddha

Star Mountain Sunset Restaurant

Star Mountain Sunset Restaurant is another tiny open-air restaurant where we occasionally stop for the sweeping views of the bay of Karon below. The cafe is located just before arriving at the Big Buddha and serves drinks and simple Thai food.

Thai Gallery and Coffee Bar

Thai Gallery and Coffee Bar is a small open-air café and restaurant set on the hillside near the Big Buddha in Chalong. Its entry has an artistic touch, with beautiful carved wooden panels lining the front roof and columns and several paintings hanging in the small gallery just off to the side.

Palai Seafood

Palai Seafood has been around for a long time — one of those names that come up when people talk about where to eat seafood near Chalong. It’s not hidden or secret; in fact, it’s right by the sea on the road that leads to Mor Mu Dong.

Wat Ladthi Wanaram (Wat Tai)

Wat Ladthi Wanaram, located in Chalong Subdistrict in the south of Phuket, is a temple of the Mahanikaya sect. The temple occupies 26 rai of land and has a rich history. It was founded in 1758 and received its royal charter on February 5, 1957.

Wat Luang Pu Supha (Wat Si Supharam) วัดสิริสีลสุภาราม

Wat Luang Pu Supa is where the oldest monk in Thailand, who is more than 112 years old, lives. Parts of this temple are still under construction. Quite large and built over an artificial pond, the temple grounds include a golden Chedi and a large but unfinished hemispheric Chedi.

Titan Fitness Camp

Titan Fitness Camp offers all-inclusive health programs for those looking for a lifestyle change during their holiday in Phuket

Phuket Batik Painting Class

Phuket Batik Painting Class batik workshop is an ideal activity for a break from the beach or as a thing to do in Phuket on a rainy day. No matter your age or level of expertise, you can participate in a batik class.

No Gravity Dive Center

No Gravity Dive Center is a family-run business in the Chalong area, and an authorised PADI Dive Center open since 2007 with a small team of experienced and friendly instructors

Thailand Divers

Thailand Divers is one of Phuket’s most experienced dive companies, with over 18 years of experience running professional PADI scuba diving courses and day trips to all the best dive sites Phuket offers.

Sea Bees Diving

Sea Bees Diving has been operating an award-winning dive resort for over twenty years. As an SSI Diamond Instructor Dive Center, they offer a full range of premium quality dive courses and excursions. The dive centres and outlets are located in the best dive destinations in Southern Thailand. Combined with a custom-built fleet of dive boats and dive resorts in Khao Lak and Phuket, they offer a good overall dive experience. All locations offer dive experiences showcasing the Andaman Sea’s fascinating underwater world.

Rattachai Muay Thai Gym

Rattachai is a Muay Thai training camp owned by Khun Nai, a three-time Lumpinee Stadium champion. Found near the popular Muay Thai soi in Chalong, the camp offers group classes twice a day and private training.

Suwit Muay Thai Camp

Open for more than 25 years, Suwit Muay Thai Camp is said to be the first Muay Thai camp in Phuket, and many of its students have gone on to fight around Thailand and internationally. The trainers are all highly experienced, and the camp in Chalong has a gym, boxing rings and accommodation.