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Phuket Big Buddha
A 45-meter white marble Maravija Buddha sitting atop Nakkerd Hill with sweeping 360-degree views of Phuket island.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Phuket, Thailand · Asia
Ban Chalong is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ban Kata, 50km from Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.
Ban Chalong is a town located in Phuket, Thailand. With a population of 18,072, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ban Chalong sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ban Chalong to your route.
The most important of the 29 buddhist temples of Phuket is Wat Chalong (Thai: วัดฉลอง, pronounced [wát t͡ɕʰā.lɔ̌ːŋ]) or officially Wat Chaiyathararam (วัดไชยธาราราม, [wát t͡ɕʰāj.jáʔ.tʰāː.rāː.rāːm]), located in the Chalong Subdistrict, Mueang Phuket District. It is dedicated to two highly venerable monks, Luang PhoRead more
Chaem (หลวงพ่อแช่ม, [lǔa̯ŋ pʰɔ̂ː t͡ɕʰɛ̂m]) and Luang Pho Chuang (หลวงพ่อช่วง, [lǔa̯ŋ pʰɔ̂ː t͡ɕʰûa̯ŋ]), who led the citizens of Chalong Subdistrict fighting against the Chinese rebellion in 1876 and with their knowledge of herbal medicine helped the injured.
The large market at Wat Chalong extends into the grounds of the temple and features amplified pop music and Thai-fighting advertisements.
The temple sells trinkets to visitors and the monks assist by storing boxes of items in their main prayer hall.
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Ban Chalong is located in Phuket, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 7.8447 latitude, 98.3390 longitude.
Ban Chalong has a population of approximately 18,072 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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landmark
A 45-meter white marble Maravija Buddha sitting atop Nakkerd Hill with sweeping 360-degree views of Phuket island.
3 km · about 5 min drive
bridge
Road bridge carrying Highway 402 across the channel between mainland Phang Nga and Phuket island, the only land route onto Phuket.
40 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A hilltop viewpoint on Phi Phi Don offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the twin bays and turquoise waters below.
49 km · about 55 min drive
beach
A secluded bay on Ko Phi Phi Leh made famous by the film The Beach, enclosed by towering limestone cliffs and emerald waters.
50 km · about 60 min drive
national park
Stunning Thai island park with towering limestone cliffs, crystal lagoons, and Maya Bay.
50 km · about 55 min drive
beach
Dramatic limestone islands with turquoise waters, vibrant marine life, and the famous Maya Bay made iconic by the film The Beach.
50 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
A spectacular bay dotted with towering limestone karsts and sea caves, including the famous James Bond Island.
51 km · about 60 min drive
beach
A popular island-hopping tour visiting Chicken Island, Tup Island, Poda Island, and Phra Nang Cave Beach with crystal waters.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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