Wat Chalong, or Chalong Temple, built at the beginning on 19th century, Its real name is Wat Chaiyathararam, but you probably won't see it on any road signs. Wat Chalong ( Chalong Temple ) is the largest of Phuket's temples, and the most visited.

Locals and many Thai tourists come to pray and pay respects to several revered monks who were the founders of Wat Chalong, Among them Luang Pho Cham and Luang Pho Chuang, 2 monks, who led the citizens of Chalong Sub district fighting against the Chinese rebellion in 1876 and with their knowledge of herbal medicine helped the injured.

The most recent building on the grounds of Wat Chalong is a 60 meters tall 'Chedi' sheltering a splinter of bone from Buddha. Walls and ceilings are decorated with beautiful painting illustrating the life of Buddha, as well as many donated golden statues. Wat Chalong Chedi is built on three floors so feel free to climb all the way to the top floor terrace to get a nice bird view on the entire temple grounds. Few more steps will lead you to a glass display where the fragment of bone can be contemplated.

Dress Code & Behavior

As with all Buddhist temples, there is a strict dress code that must always be followed.

Shoes are never allowed inside a temple, so be sure to leave yours outside with all the others.

Women are required to cover their shoulders and wear pants or skirts that extend down to their knees.

Certain level of respect is expected, Speak in a quiet tone within the temple and don’t touch the statues or other Buddhist relics.

Wat Chalong is Free Entrance and plenty of Free parking for cars and motorbikes.