Open the appWat Mongkol Nimit (Wat Klang)
Buddhist temple · Phuket Town, Phuket
Temple founded around 1880 in the heart of the old town, with a finely worked golden facade and beautiful murals. A calm stop between two commercial streets.
Founded around 1880, Wat Mongkol Nimit, also called Wat Klang, is the main Buddhist temple in Phuket Town's historic center. Its golden facade, sculpted doors, yak guardians and murals are worth lingering over. Located between the commercial streets of Old Town, it offers a cool and calm break in the middle of a walking tour. Its car park is also used on Sunday evenings for the Walking Street.
Our local tip
Shoulders and knees covered, shoes removed; easy to include in a walking tour of Old Town.
Practical info
- Address: Yaowarat Rd / Dibuk Rd, Old Town
- Opening hours: Mon. 5:00am–7:00pm · Tue. 5:00am–7:00pm · Wed. 5:00am–7:00pm · Thu. 5:00am–7:00pm · Fri. 5:00am–7:00pm · Sat. 5:00am–7:00pm · Sun. 5:00am–10:45pm
- Area: Phuket Town
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