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Wat Chalong (Wat Chaiyathararam)

Buddhist Temple · Chalong, Phuket

Wat Chalong (Wat Chaiyathararam)

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The most venerated temple in Phuket, dominated by a 60 m tall chedi housing a fragment of bone attributed to the Buddha. Also features wax statues of celebrated monks and devotees setting off firecrackers to thank the spirits.

Wat Chalong, officially known as Wat Chaiyathararam, is the most important Buddhist temple in Phuket and the most visited on the island. Its large chedi of approximately 60 m, which you can climb, houses a fragment of bone attributed to the Buddha and offers beautiful views of the grounds from its levels. In the main hall, devotees come to honor statues of revered monks, including Luang Pho Chaem. Near the entrance, a small tower is used for setting off firecrackers in thanks for answered wishes, which often surprises visitors. A must-see for everyone, best combined with the Big Buddha.

Our local tip

Shoulders and knees must be covered, shoes and hats removed in buildings; come before 9am to avoid tour buses and combine with the nearby Big Buddha.

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