Thai people are very fond of and honor everything related to their religion. Phuket is home to about 40 Buddhist temples of all sizes. You don’t have to visit them all to experience the Thai faith and customs, just visit the most popular and atmospheric ones. Insider compiled its own TOP of temples 🔥 The best ones go first 👇🏼
Wat Thettharamnawa (Wat Tha Sai)
Phuket and its surroundings are home to many beautiful temples, but Wat Tha Sai stands out among them – it is entirely made of teak wood. The temple is located in a serene and peaceful area, surrounded by horsetail trees. If you happen to be passing by, be sure to...
Tha Sak Temple
Wat Tha Sak is a sacred and tranquil haven on the eastern side of Phuket Island, where every visitor can find inner peace and harmony. The temple is nestled in lush greenery, surrounded by numerous large and small trees, creating an atmosphere of seclusion and serenity. Shady pathways and convenient...
The Big Buddha
In Thailand, Big Buddha figures can be found in almost all major temples. But the Big Buddha temple complex is definitely a must visit in the first place. It is famous for the huge marble statue of Buddha 45 meters high, which can be seen from many spots of the...
Wat Chalong
Phuket is home to over 30 Buddhist temples, but this particular one is the most famous and one of the most revered and majestic. Founded in the early 19th century, Wat Chalong was built in honor of two respected monks, Luang Phor Chaem and Luang Phor Chuang, known for their...
Phra Thong Temple
One of the largest temple complexes in Phuket with a mysterious legend. The temple is famous for a golden statue of Buddha half submerged in the ground. One day a boy and a buffalo were plowing the ground in a field and accidentally hit some pegs. When he returned home,...
Karon Temple
The only temple complex of Buddhist temples and pagodas near Karon Beach. It was founded in 1895. The temple has a beautiful interior based on stories of Thai mythology. A staircase leads to the prayer hall, which is decorated with two snake-like mythical creatures, the Nagi. The main relic of...
Khao Rang Samakkhitham Temple
Before the Big Buddha, this temple was known for the largest Buddha statue in Phuket. It is located at the foot of Khao Rang Mountain and you have to climb steep steps to get to it. The stairs are decorated with two huge snakes – Nagi, and the entrance to...
Mai Khao Temple
A secluded temple hidden among the forest. There you can take a walk surrounded by beautiful nature, let go of all thoughts and be alone with yourself in a holy place. Surrounded by tropical vegetation there are several buildings. In the main building there are interesting statues of Buddha and...
Phra Nang Sang Temple
Known as the “Temple of White Blood”, this temple complex is believed to be the oldest Buddhist building, although there is no documented evidence of this. One of the legends of the temple is based on the war events of 1785. During a battle between the people of Phuket and...
Ban Phon Temple
A famous Phuket temple where the Buddha is immortalized in a reclining posture symbolizing nirvana and peace. The golden statue is impressive in size and reaches 29 meters in length. It is noteworthy that the Buddha is located not in the temple (as in most Buddhist buildings), but on its...