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Wat Khao Rang Samakkhitham
Sight4.7 · 1 2504.3 · 81≈ 45 minFree entry1.3 km from the center
Nestled on the verdant slopes of Khao Rang hill in Phuket Town, this Buddhist sanctuary offers a peaceful retreat away from island beach crowds. Its crowning treasure is a majestic golden seated Buddha statue, celebrated as the island's first large Buddha monument. Grand staircases flanked by ornate green naga serpents lead up to shrines and prayer halls, while the peaceful terrace provides panoramic vistas over the rooftops of Phuket Town.
Highlights
- Phuket's original monumental golden seated Buddha statue
- Ornate temple stairway guarded by magnificent multi-headed naga serpents
- Peaceful meditative ambiance with hilltop views over Phuket Town
Opening hours
| Mon | 06:30 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:30 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 06:30 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 06:30 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 06:30 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 06:30 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 06:30 – 17:00 |
What’s nearby
Khao Rang Park
3 min walk · 203 m
Monkey feeding
3 min walk · 243 m
Khao Rang Viewpoint
3 min walk · 258 m
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Sanjao Sam San
12 min walk · 939 m
Chinpracha House
12 min walk · 948 m
4.3
Blue Elephant Phuket Cooking School & Restaurant
12 min walk · 998 m
4.7
Krabi
13 min walk · 1.1 km
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