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The Big Buddha on Nakkerd Hill (380m high) near Chalong is already a spectacle and it's not completed yet. When finished, the Big Buddha, "Phra Buddha Mingmongkhol Ake Nagakhiri", will stand 45 metres high and 24.5 metres wide, the largest Buddha image in Thailand. The Big Buddha is being constructed not only as a guardian of the island and to signify the three jewels of; Buddha, Dhamma (teaching) and Sangha (monk), also to honour King Bhumibol on his 80th birthday. There is a smaller, golden Buddha behind the large one, which is dedicated to Queen Sirikit. This is made of gold-alloyand is 5.49 metres wide, 12.49 metres high and weighs 22 tonnes. The Big Buddha is visible for miles around Phuket and once clad in the 135 tonnes of white marble, donated by Burma, will shimmer in the sunlight, set off by a gold pinnacle on his head. The views from the hill top are stunning and if you can get a clear day, you will get some great photographs. The big Buddha is also the site of a temple, so when visiting, please observe the dress code for temples, meaning no sleeveless tops, no stomach showing and nothing above the knee, better still, something long for women. You are welcome to donate anything from bluemetal chips for concrete to white marble tiles for the cladding. When you donate anything, you can write your name onto some gold foil, which is built into the Buddha. Afterwards, you can go to receive a blessing from the monk in the temple there. Leave a Comment Address: Near the Chalong CircleDirections: Follow the signs from Chalong Circle.Website: http://www.mingmongkolphuket.com/popup.htm?file=admin/popup.txt Other Contact: http://www.phuket.com/magazine/b
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The center of Buddhism in Phuket. There is an interesting tower, which you can climb up to. Has some nice views. Leave a Comment Address: chalong
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There is a long historical/local folklore on why this buddha have only half a body coming out from the ground and about the boy who died after accidently touching the statue and how when some Burmese soldiers also died trying to remove it. It is really rare to have a buddha statue in such a form. Interesting to be there if you know the whole historical deal... Directions: Thalang District
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This is probably Phuket's most renowned temple. It is the only temple I've come across so far that doesn't have a donation box in sight. Strange. The pink granite walls lend an air of grandeur and magnificence quite unlike other Thai temples. Don't forget to patronize the roadside stalls. We couldn't have enough of the ice cream. Mmmm. yummy. Best thing is you don't have to pay extra for the toppings. Just help yourself. Leave a Comment
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This wat is located in central Thailand, near the town of Thalang. The highlight of the temple is the half buried Buddha. Leave a Comment Address: Thalang
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