Wat Chalong & The Temples of Phuket

The majority of the population of Phuket are of the Buddhist faith. It’s no wonder, then, that the island has 29 dedicated Buddhist temples. Discover them randomly during your travels, including the must-visit Wat Chalong. This largest and most important temple of Phuket is also the most richly ornamented. Its typical architecture of "wat" houses house a bone fragment of Buddha himself. In addition to this precious relic, admire the frescoes, carved doors and gilded statues that adorn the various buildings of this major religious site in Phuket, some of which date back to the nineteenth century.