Temples in Phuket

Phuket Temples, Wats and Shrines

Phuket has long figured large in Thai history, from early times to tin mining to the present. Throughout the centuries Phuket has played host to many different nationalities.

Foreign influences may come and go but Phuket's temples represent a touchstone, both religiously and culturally. Locals frequent them to maintain ties with their past as each of the island's temples has a story to tell about Phuket's history.

For visitors to the island, to learn more about Buddhism and Taoism by visiting these places of worship is a positive, uplifting experience.

 
Wat Chalong

Wat Chalong

Chalong temple is the pride of Phuket. A long legendary history is still told to hundred thousands of visitors invited to the temple all year-round along with the Phuket locals' courage in the war of Phuket Angyee (Chinese Secret Society) delivered among generations of the locals.
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Phuket Chinese ShrinesPhuket Chinese Shrines

Phuket has a large percentage of Chinese residents descended from those who emigrated from southern China a few centuries ago to work in the tin mine business as coolies. These people brought with them their rich culture and traditions and these influences are evident in the number of Chinese temples and shrines around the island and more markedly so in the yearly Vegetarian Festival. (Read more...)

Phuket Buddhist Temples (Wats)Phuket Wats (Buddhist Temples)

Most of Phuket's population is Thai-Buddhist and there are close to 40 Buddhist Temples (or 'wat' in Thai) located all over the island. Some wats are quite new but some have a long history going back more than 100 years or even longer.
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Did you know?

a) There is no admission charge at Wats or Chinese temples/shrines in Phuket
b) You will be asked to remove your shoes when entering certain parts of the wats and shrines, it is wise not to wear your best shoes (or an expensive pair), in case someone else mistakenly takes them
c) You would not wear beachwear or revealing clothing when visiting a revered holy place in the west. The same common-sense rule applies here.

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