Phuket Big Buddha
Buddhist temple · Karon
A 45-metre seated Buddha clad in white marble on Nakkerd Hill, about 400 metres above the sea between Chalong and Kata, built from visitors' donations.
Buddhist temple
About Phuket Big Buddha
Phuket's best-known landmark: a 45-metre white marble Buddha on Nakkerd Hill, seen from much of the south of the island. A winding road climbs to a free car park and terraces with wide views over Chalong Bay and the west coast. Entry is free and the site runs on donations; shoulders and knees should be covered. It reopened in March 2026 after a long closure and is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm.
Also known as Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol Eknakiri, Nakkerd Hill Big Buddha
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Good to know
- What to see
The statue itself, reached by 94 steps from the terrace; the lower terrace already has a wide view.
Views over the south of the island, from Chalong Bay to the west-coast beaches.
Marble tiles sponsored by visitors for 300 or 1,000 baht, signed with their names.
- Dress code
Covered shoulders and knees: no short skirts, shorts or sleeveless tops.
- Getting there
By car or motorbike up Soi Yot Sane 1 from Chao Fa West Road, a winding hill road to a free car park.
- Facilities
Free parking.
Karon district
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