Big Buddha Phuket, Majestic Marble Buddha Overlooking Phuket

Yot Sane 1 Mueang Phuket District, Phuket, Thailand

The giant Buddha statue is magnificent

4.1

Introduction

Phuket Big Buddha is a majestic statue made of white jade located on the mountaintop opposite the Chalong Temple in the southern part of Phuket Island. It stands 45 meters tall and is 28 meters wide. The road from the base of the mountain to the Big Buddha is quite rugged, so visitors driving by themselves should pay attention to safety. The Big Buddha is not only a place of worship for believers, but also a famous viewpoint overlooking Kata, Karon Beach, and Chalong Bay. If the weather is good, you can even see Phi Phi Island in the distance. There is a temple at the foot of the Big Buddha, where monks recite sutras and pray for good fortune in the morning. You can also have your Buddha statue consecrated here. Travelers can offer a special kind of offering by purchasing a piece of white jade and writing their name and wish on the back of it. This piece of white jade will be used to decorate the surface of the Big Buddha statue. This kind of offering is different from traditional incense donations and has more commemorative significance. The donation price starts from 300 Thai baht. At the temple, you can also purchase Thai consecrated Buddha statues and Phuket herbal ointment, with Buddha statue prices starting from 200 Thai baht and herbal ointment prices at 100 Thai baht per bottle. Because this is a Buddhist temple, visitors should dress appropriately, but the temple provides free shawls and scarves to those who do not meet the dress code. Some small restaurants on the hillside facing the sea offer a pleasant view for visitors to rest, but remember to wear sunscreen as the mountaintop has high altitude and ample sunlight.

Address

Yot Sane 1 Mueang Phuket District, Phuket, Thailand

Opening hours

Temple open from 8:00 to 19:30, scenic spots open 24 hours, restaurant operation hours are from 9:00 to 17:00.

Transportation

From the main road 402 in the north-south direction of Phuket, turn onto the west side road 4021 towards the direction of the God's Cape, and drive for about 7 kilometers. It is located on the right side of the road, and there is a sign with white background and blue letters at the intersection: Big Buddha. After entering the small road, continue to drive up the mountain road for about 5 minutes. It takes about 40 minutes to get there from Patong and 30 minutes from Phuket Town. The one-way fare is about 700 baht.