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Wat Phra Thong Temple

Wat Phra Thong Temple Tourism

Wat Phra Thong Temple Tourism

Type of destination: Religious Site
Wat Phra Thong or 'Temple of the Golden Buddha' is a historical temple located in the northern part of Phuket Island in Thailand. It is home to a half-buried Golden Buddha statue, which has a fascinating legend behind its origin. According to local lore, a young boy tied his buffalo to what he thought was a post sticking out of the ground. Shortly after, both the boy and the buffalo became deathly ill, which led to the discovery of the statue. Attempts to excavate the Buddha have been unsuccessful as those who tried were supposedly beset by misfortune, hence only the upper third of the statue is visible. The temple complex features traditional Thai architectural styles and is surrounded by lush gardens. Visitors can explore the main chapel, see various murals depicting Buddhist teachings, and visit the museum that displays a collection of historical artifacts. Wat Phra Thong holds a significant religious importance to locals who often come to pray and pay their respects.
Top 5 Reviews on Wat Phra Thong Temple
amk2f
Wrote on 10th Jul, 2023
Beautiful Peaceful Temple
Wonderful temple to visit, great place to walk around, ponder and recharge away from all the touristy hustle and bustle of Phuket. Good vibes, spiritual energy is omnipresent. Interesting statues of B..
5nikhilg
Wrote on 17th May, 2023
Thai New Year Day 14th April 2023
It was the first day of Thai New Year i.e. 14th April 2023. It's a beautiful temple, I recommend everyone to go there and feel the Peace.
wanderlustwelshman
Wrote on 21st Jul, 2022
Intresting back history
Small Wat with an interesting back story regarding the Buddha head. Made it's way from Shanghai to Thailand via Tibet. Fascinating. It's a solemn place for quiet reflection. Run down but I like tha..
Sweetdream8
Wrote on 1st Aug, 2020
Nice quiet temple
One of the most important temples in Phuket built 270 years ago located north of the island. Fascinating tale behind the gold Buddha statue was that during the siege of Thalang the Burmese army tried..
489aleksandrak
Wrote on 4th Jan, 2020
Relaxed atmosphere
Interesting enough if you happen to be around. The place is less busy with people than other temples like Chalong. Peaceful and relaxed place. You might spot a monk if you’re lucky ;)
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