Phuket's Gentle Giant
Big Buddha stands watch over Chalong Bay and the southern part of the island providing unsurpasse
Book Top Experiences and Tours in Phuket:
If youʻre booking your trip to Phuket last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!- Phuket: One-way Speedboat Transfer to/from Phi Phi Don
- Khao Lak: Khao Sok Private Elephant Daycare & Bamboo Rafting
- Phuket: Khai Nok, Khai Nai, and Khai Nui Island Day Trip
- Phuket: Maya, Phi Phi, and Bamboo Island with Buffet Lunch
- Phuket: City Highlights and Hidden Gems Instagram Tour
Perched atop a 380 metre hilltop in Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata is Phuket's newest man-made attraction, Big Buddha or Ming Mongkol Buddha. This structure is dedicated to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in honour of his 80th birthday. There is also a smaller Brass Buddha that is 12 metres high and is constructed of 22 tons of brass, which is dedicated to HM Queen Sirikit.