a half-buried golden Buddha head and torso at Wat Prathong, Phuket, Thailand

Wat Chalong

Wat Chalong is the most important temple on Phuket Island. An intricate and beautiful three-story chedi holds a number of important Buddhist holy relics on each floor. Admission is free, and visitors can climb to the top of the chedi for amazing views over the temple complex.

green hills of Phuket Island, Thailand from Wat Chalong Buddhist Temple

Wat Chalong is surrounded by beautiful green hills and jungle, and the views are amazing! The temple itself is a fairly large complex, but the square golden Chedi rising up high over the compound is the main attraction to see.

Phuket Big Buddha

Sitting on a hill overlooking the sea is the Phuket Big Buddha, the island’s most important and impressive holy site.

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The Big Buddha is one of the most important “don’t miss” sites on the island! Visit the Big Buddha to pray for luck, receive a blessing, and see some of the most amazing views of the island.

view of green hills, blue sea, and blue sky of Phuket Island, Thailand

Of course, there’s plenty to do in Phuket that we didn’t mention here. Let us know about your favorite sites and attractions on the island in a comment below!

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