Phuket's Gentle Giant

Big Buddha stands watch over Chalong Bay and the southern part of the island providing unsurpasse

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Perched atop a 380 metre hilltop in Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata is Phuket's newest man-made attraction, Big Buddha or Ming Mongkol Buddha. This structure is dedicated to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in honour of his 80th birthday. There is also a smaller Brass Buddha that is 12 metres high and is constructed of 22 tons of brass, which is dedicated to HM Queen Sirikit.

A view of the south of Phuket Island from Big Buddha
By My Guide Phuket

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