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Tha Rua Shrine

Chinese Shrine · Thalang, Phuket

Tha Rua Shrine

Culture & historyFreePhoto spot

Red, gold and green Taoist shrine inspired by the Confucius Temple in Nanjing, one of the largest during the Vegetarian Festival.

Located 800 m south of the Heroines Monument, Tha Rua honors Po Seng Ti Te, the god of medicine. Over a century old, it was rebuilt in 2000 on two levels, modeled after Nanjing's Confucius Temple, after road widening. Dragons adorn the roof ridges and columns, and a large statue of a Taoist deity stands within. During the festival, dozens of mediums practice fire-walking and cheek-piercing here.

Our local tip

Visit during the Vegetarian Festival (October 10–18, 2026) in white; the rest of the year it's quiet and easy to combine with the Heroines Monument.

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