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Wat Chalong
Sight4.6 · 17 3294.4 · 3 552≈ 1 h 15 minFree entry
Wat Chalong is Phuket's largest and most venerated Buddhist temple complex, dating from the early 19th century. Dedicated to two revered monk healers, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, the site draws pilgrims and travelers from across the globe. Its architectural crown is the 60-meter-tall Grand Pagoda (Phra Mahathat Chedi), which enshrines a sacred bone relic of the Buddha and features vibrant frescoes portraying his life journey.
Highlights
- 60-meter-tall Grand Pagoda enshrining a holy bone splinter of the Buddha
- Revered wax and bronze statues of monk healers Luang Pho Chaem and Chuang
- Vivid wall murals depicting the Buddha's life story and hilltop views
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 17:00 |
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