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
- From Phuket: Similan Islands Full-Day Boat Trip
- Phuket: Half-Day City Highlights and Viewpoints Group Tour
- Phuket Ko Sire: Cruise with Live Music and 4-Course Dinner
- Phuket: Elephant Save & Care Program 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.