The Buddhist and Taoist temples in Phuket are breathtaking with their stunning decor: gold, precious stones, majestic Buddha statues, intricate paintings, and mosaics. These are must-see sights! Insider has compiled a list of the most famous temples in Phuket π₯The best ones go first ππΌ
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...
Wat Doi Thepnimit
Buddhist temple in Phuket Wat Doi Thepnimit sits atop Patong Hill offering stunning panoramas of the sea and city. Perhaps it is one of the most unexpected places for solitude in the heart of the tourist Mecca, but its remoteness from the noisy streets creates a truly peaceful atmosphere. The...
Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol (Wat Bang Thong)
The temple is located in Krabi province. It was built in 1940 on donated land. Until recently, this temple was not very well known even among locals, let alone tourists. This is not just a temple, it’s a place for spiritual rebirth, where you can enjoy the splendor of Thai...
Wat Thettharamnawa (Wat Tha Sai)
Phuket and its surroundings are home to many beautiful temples, but Wat Tha Sai stands out among them β it is entirely made of teak wood. The Buddhist temple is located in a secluded spot among tropical vegetation, creating an atmosphere of tranquility. If you happen to be passing by,...
Mai Khao Temple
The secluded temple is located in the village of Mai Khao, which shares its name with the nearby beach in the northern part of Phuket. Surrounded by tropical forest, it offers a peaceful place to walk amidst nature, let go of thoughts, and spend time alone in a sacred space....
Ban Phon Temple
A famous temple in Phuket where Buddha is depicted in a reclining pose. The golden statue impresses with its size β it stretches 29 meters in length! The temple was founded in 1792 by Rama I, the first king of the Chakri dynasty, and has long been one of the...
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...
Tiger Cave Temple
Tiger Cave Temple is located in the neighboring province of Krabi. The drive from Phuket takes approximately 3 hoursπ The temple got its name from the tiger paw prints found on a stone inside the cave π
According to legend, a monk named Ajahn Jumnean Silasetho came to the cave...
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...
Wat Phra Thong
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,...
Wat Khao Rung Samukkheethum 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...
Wat Kanan
Many people dream of seeing the famous White Temple in Chiang Rai β a dazzling structure that seems to be woven from light, and has long become a symbol of Northern Thailand. But few know that Phuket now has its own snow-white wonder. Wat Kanan, the islandβs only White Temple,...
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 in Thepkasattri is connected with the military events of 1785. During a battle between the people of...
Wat Choeng Thale
Choeng Thale translates as βthe temple at the edge of the seaβ. When and by whom it was built is unknown; the templeβs history is shrouded in legends. According to one version, Choeng Thale was founded in 1901 by Mr. Ju Pai Tuk, a barber who brought three wooden images...
Heaven and Hell Temple
This is a completely unusual temple for Thailand, where Buddhist philosophy transforms into an emotional art park β and not always with positive emotions. Youβll be greeted by a huge dragon, and by walking through its mouth and down the tunnel, you symbolically pass into another world β the hellish...
Golden Buddha temple
This is a unique attraction in Phuket showcasing Buddhist architecture and culture. It’s a stunningly quiet and pleasant temple with a large number of interesting small details on the facades and authentic historical illustrations inside. There are almost no people here, just friendly monks, so you can touch Thai history...