Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town
Jui Tui Shrine (Kew Ong) is one of the oldest and most important on Phuket Island. It plays a significant role during the famous Phuket Vegetarian Festival, usually held in October and November. The festival dates use the Lunar Calendar, and the festival’s exact dates change every year, so if you plan to travel to Phuket to see this event, check the dates before booking.
The shrine is a bit away from the old streets of Phuket Town, and trying to go on foot from the famous Thalang Road would be quite a long walk. The temple is relatively quiet on weekdays and a little busier on weekends, but you will have a huge surprise if you visit it during the Vegetarian Festival.
Not only is Jui Tui Shrine packed with devotees dressed in white, but you might witness the devotees participating in the processions, entering a trance and piercing their cheeks with all kinds of objects. It could be shocking, but not to worry, from the crowds, the firecrackers and the loud music, you would never accidentally witness the event.
What’s around Jui Tui Shrine?
The shrine is a little isolated at the end of Phuthorn Street, where one of the fresh municipal markets is. There is very little to do around, but you could enjoy lunch or dinner at the trendy ‘Tammachart’ nearby, better known as ‘Phuket Natural Restaurant’.
Phuket Natural Restaurant
Location: Phuket Town
Address: 62/5 Phutorn Road
Open: 10.30 am – 11.30 pm
Tel: 076 214 037
Jui Tui Shrine Photos: During the Vegetarian Festival
Photos of the shrine on a regular day
Jui Tui Shrine Info
Location: Phuket Town
Address: 283 Soi Phutorn, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Phone: 076 213 243
Entrance: Free
Dress code: no dress code
Jui Tui Shrine Map
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