Big Buddha Phuket is located in Chalong Phuket Island Thailand and is worth the visit.

For me the best reason to visit is the view from there!

It is easy to get to and well marked with signs along Choafa Road west headed south.  You can see the Big Buddha from many parts of Phuket.

Chalong Pier evening nightlife, boats, tourist,cafe,bars sunset

Along the road up the hill many other venues to see and do.

Phuket Bird Paradise Bird Show  and the Monkey Show

Phuket Bird Paradise Bird Show

Monkey Show road to Big Buddha

Monkey Show road to Big Buddha

 Elephants and ATV

Watch for them driving up and down as they will often be on the road

Plenty of nice places to eat and drink with a great view east or west coast

Baan Poo Doo Lays is one of my favorite with a nice view of Chalong Bay

Baan Poo Doo Lays Restaurant

Baan Poo Doo Lays Restaurant Chalong Bay View

About the Big Buddha

from wikitravel

The Big Buddha of Phuket Formerly, officially known as “Phra Puttamingmongkol Akenakkiri” and now called the Mingmongkol Buddha image, it is still referred to as the Big Buddha by everyone in Phuket. Sitting serenely in the meditating posture and on a dominant hilltop between Karon and Chalong it overlooks Chalong Bay and far beyond. So dominant is the Big Buddha that it can be seen from many of the southern parts of Phuket Island as well as nearby islands. At a height of 45 m and width at the base of nearly 25m it is completely covered in white Burmese marble tiles which signify purity. The base of the Buddha is wrapped in giant white marble covered lotus leaves signifying love and happiness. It is the largest white marble Buddha image anywhere in the world and has already become a very popular attraction for tourists and a place of significance for local Thai people and the many who visit from other regions. A smaller Buddha image made from 22 tons of brass and 12 m high sits along side the Big Buddha and joins the many other statues, images, sculptures and bells of worship. The Big Buddha was constructed in devoted to the King of Thailand, HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 80th birthday and the smaller Buddha in devotion to the Queen, HM Queen Sirikit. Completion is not far away and will eventually include a 7 hectare Buddha-Utthayan” Buddhist garden landscaped with rock features, grassed areas, flowers, shrubs and natural environment. It will be designed for peace, relaxation and meditation. Some say that the early morning is the best time to visit the Big Buddha, with cooling sometimes cold winds you can watch the sun rise across Chalong Bay and the beauty of the suns reflection in the calm waters. Looking from the other side of Chalong Bay it is an awe inspiring sight to watch the sun slowly setting behind the Big Buddha, slowly forming a silhouette of this remarkable image as its features are darkened. The Big Buddha is atop a 400m hill offering spectacular views of Phuket Town, Chalong bay and the islands beyond. It is found by following the signs along Choafa west road on the left side just over 2km north of the Chalong roundabout or if traveling south less than 1km past Wat Chalong on the right side , look for the ample signs. As the crow flies it is 3km to the Big Buddha from Choafa Road, the road is fairly steep in parts but concreted or sealed so perfectly safe. This is a Buddhist temple and the usual rules of modest dressing, strict respect for Buddha images must be observed and please remove your shoes in areas where you see others removing theirs. At the end of the main reception area you can [after removing your shoes] approach the seated monk, try to make yourself at a lower height than him by stooping or shuffling along on your knees. Watch what the Thais do and do the same, you will then receive a special blessing, and a charm to tie on your wrist. Remember that a female can not receive this charm directly from the monk, he will place it in front of you or ask a male to give it to you. And if you got now the blessing from a monk, you should know something about the 2500 year old Buddhism. The Buddhism monks are learning to see the things as they are and not as they should be, to split yourself from illusions and expectations to get a better human. Work on this simple thing and every day will be your day. Only a short information at the end. The total amount of the building was made from donations and if you enjoyed your visit, then show your gratitude, drink two bottles singha less in the evening and give some donation in one of the boxes around, or write your name onto the backside of a marble plate with them the base of the Buddha will be covered soon.

Arriving

entering Big Buddha

to car and motorbike parking

parking area Big Buddha Chalong

entrance and rules hours at the BIg Buddha Chalong

entering the Big Buddha Shrine and concession area

Big Buddha welcome ceter inside

steps up to the Big Buddha

we recommend travel medical and evacuation insurance

At the Big Buddha

Gong at the Big Buddha

beneth the Big Buddha

small bells surrond the Big Buddha

The gold Buddha

A smaller Buddha image made from 22 tons of brass and 12 m high sits along side the Big Buddha

I have visited the Big Buddha since 2007 and many improvements. Now you can enter under the Big Buddha. Still under construction! Not much to see yet.

back Entrance under Big Buddha

Inside underneath The big Buddha

The view from here Outstanding!

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