Open the appJui Tui Shrine (Kew Ong Eia)
Chinese Taoist shrine · Phuket Town, Phuket
The most important Chinese shrine in Phuket Town, red and gold, epicenter of the October Vegetarian Festival with its processions and spectacular rituals.
Jui Tui, dedicated to god Kew Ong Eia, is the most important Chinese Taoist shrine in Phuket Town. Red and gold, decorated with ceramics, sculptured figures and woodwork, it attracts worshippers all year round. During the Vegetarian Festival, it becomes the epicenter of processions and rituals. An unmissable place to understand the Sino-Thai culture of the island.
Our local tip
Smart dress; during the Vegetarian Festival (late September–October), arrive early in the morning and wear white to follow tradition.
Practical info
- Address: Soi Phuthon, Ranong Rd, near the fresh market
- Area: Phuket Town
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