Wat Chalong

Phuket, Thailand

Phuket's most revered temple honoring two monk healers, featuring a multi-story pagoda with Buddha relics and panoramic island views.

About this place

This temple complex honors Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, monks who helped islanders during a 19th-century rebellion. The Grand Pagoda houses actual Buddha relics from Sri Lanka and offers 360-degree views from the top floor. Most tourists rush through, but spending time learning about the monks' healing practices and the temple's role in local history provides deeper cultural insight.