Wat Chalong

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Wat Chalong (in Thai : วัด ฉลอง ) is the largest and most prominent of the 29 Buddhist temples ( Wat ) on the island of Phuket ( Thailand ).

The temple is about 8 km southeast of Phuket Town on Road 4021. Two monks are venerated here who lived and worked during the period of the tin workers' uprising: Luang Pho Chuang and Luang Pho Chaem . Both were famous for their medical knowledge and skills. In a teak house attached to the wat , souvenirs of the two monks are kept, including a. robes worn by them as well as wax statues .

  • View of Wat Chalong

  • Chedi in Wat Chalong

  • Ubosot of Wat Chalong

  • Statue of a revered monk in Wat Chalong

Coordinates: 7 ° 50 ′ 48 ″  N , 98 ° 20 ′ 12 ″  E