Phuket's Gentle Giant

Retreats & Relaxation

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

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