The Big Buddha Statue in Phuket

Phuket Locations South East Asia Thailand

Rating: 4 out of 5.

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Summary

Rating: 4 out of 5.

By Luke

The Big Buddha statue is located in the heart of the island of Phuket, on top of the hilltop visible from surrounding towns. The Buddhist religious statue is a top tourist attraction and an iconic landmark for tourists to visit whilst staying in Phuket and the neighbouring towns of Kata, Kata Noi, Karon, and Patong.

Pros

  • Fascinating religious sight and architecture
  • A fun active activity to do for two hours
  • Impressive panoramic views of Phuket and its coastline

Cons

  • Can get very busy
  • Can be difficult to get a taxi/Grab Cab
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View of Phuket coastline
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Big Buddha Statue, View, Phuket Thailand
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13:00am, March 2023

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Free (Donation Optional)

Rating: 4 out of 5.

The Big Buddha statue is located on the hilltops of the Nakkerd Hills in the South of Phuket, in between Kata and Chalong. The 45-meter tall statue was unveiled in 2007 as a symbol of peace and serenity. The landmark doesn’t have an entrance fee and is free for the general public to enter. There is the option to provide a donation. Visitors should dress modestly, cover their shoulders, and not wear beach wear.

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Where is the Big Buddha?

The large statue is located on the top of a hill, visible from many popular locations across Phuket, in Thailand, South East Asia.

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The iconic landmark is the top tourist attraction and a religious landmark that represents peace and serenity.

Big Buddha Statue, Phuket, Thailand
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Big Buddha Statue looking through the trees
Looking through the palm trees
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Walking up the steps

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How to get there?

The easiest way to get to the statue is by hiring a car, taxi, Grab, or indrive transfer to the top of the hill. It is steep and trying to take a moped up to the top is not possible, also it is a bit of a trek. There is a hiking option that takes approximately 45 minutes, but can be tough in the heat, especially if you decide to descend.

Cost?

It is free to enter the religious statue landmark, with the option to give donations at points around the site.

Dress Code?

There is a dress code, no beach wear, covered shoulders, and very short shorts. If you aren’t dressed to the requirements to enter the temple, you will be given a blanket to cover up. Stewards would occasionally blow a whistle and direct people to cover up whilst in the temple. But this is a very popular tourist destination, so dress sensibly and you’ll be fine.

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View across Phuket

From the steps, you can look out to views of West of the island, and towards Phuket town, Chalong, and the island of Koh Lon and Koh Thanan. In the evening on a clear day, you can also see stunning sunsets that set in the West, the direction the statue is facing.

Big Buddha Stairs View
Looking out over Phuket’s coastline
Look out view from Big Buddha, Hilltop
Stunning panoramic views
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View of Koh Lon
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