Famous Temples In Phuket (More Than Just Parties)

Phuket is known for many things, but its many Buddhist temples remain some of the most popular attractions on the island. This guide features all the most famous temples in Phuket, from the ancient Wat Phra Nang Sang to the iconic Big Buddha.

I’ve included Thai temples from all over the island, so you have a lot of exploring to do if you want to see all the famous temples in Phuket. Most of them are situated in and around the area of Phuket Town, so you don’t have to venture too far out of the city to explore some of the island’s best temples.

Read on to learn more about the famous Buddhist temples of Phuket, and see what exactly makes them so special!

The Big Buddha

The Big Buddha is not just a famous temple in Phuket, but one of the most famous landmarks in Thailand. It’s best-known for the 45-meter marble statue of Buddha, which attracts both foreigners and locals to the top of Nakkerd Hill. The construction of the famous statue began in 2004, and it wasn’t completed until 2014.

The expansion of the base was still ongoing in 2015, and in 2017 only 80% of the entire temple had been completed. This iconic statue depicts Gautama Buddha in a sitting positi