Wat Chalong
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The largest and most revered Buddhist temple on Phuket, housing a golden image of the eminent monk Luang Pho Chaem and a stupa that holds Buddha relics.
Wat Chalong is the most popular temple on Phuket, officially called Chaithararam Temple. It is revered because the eminent monk Luang Pho Chaem mediated disputes during the 1876 Chinese laborers' uprising. The main hall enshrines a golden image of the monk. Beside it, a stupa more than 60 m tall holds Buddha relics, and visitors can climb it to see murals and views of the whole temple. Worshippers often set off firecrackers as offerings, and you may hear them echo through the courtyard. Entry is free, but visitors must dress with shoulders and knees covered. It is often combined with the Big Buddha and Old Town on a day tour.
Opening hours
07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Big Buddha (Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol Eknakiri)
- Karon Beach
- Phuket Weekend Market (Naka Market)
- Kata Beach
- Simon Cabaret
- Karon Viewpoint
- Andamanda Phuket
- Khao Rang Viewpoint