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พระพุทธมิ่งมงคลเอกนาคคีรี (The Big Buddha)

The Big Buddha

(พระพุทธมิ่งมงคลเอกนาคคีรี)
Monument, Buddhist Temple, and Scenic Lookout
Mueang Phuket
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    Incoming Asia T.
    "when the monks make the evening chanting..."(6 Tips)
    Y.
    "great view of Phuket’s beaches and surrounding islands."(3 Tips)
    Jacqie Chai M.
    "Free entrance and can borrow sarong or scarf to cover for tourists."(3 Tips)
    Remus Mark C.
    "The Big Buddha can be seen from most parts of Southern Phuket"(2 Tips)
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  • CNN
    CNNAugust 6, 2014
    Phuket has plenty of Buddhist temples and Islamic mosques. But none top the 45-meter-high Big Buddha. Towering over southern Phuket, this white marble statue is famous for its great big smile. Read more
  • Roman
    RomanMarch 28, 2013
    If you like to bring something special from here, you can ask the monk to bless you and he will put a special bracelet made by them. Please don't forget to give donation what your heart desires.
  • Se7enthAngel
    Se7enthAngelApril 28, 2015
    Sheer size, impressive sight! Free entry. Lots of donation boxes, its up to you. Its a sacred place of worship, cover up pls. A stall with sarongs to cover modesty for a minimal baht.
  • Richard B.heart icon on user image
    Richard BurkhillApril 6, 2022
    A very impressive location for a Buddha with stunning views over the south of Phuket past the Phi Phi islands on a clear day. There is a short 3 flight climb to the Buddha and a carpark.
  • Agustinus P.heart icon on user image
    Agustinus PurwadiyantoDecember 21, 2017
    Been here many times and I loved this place, coz also I have many friends live there. Memorable Big Buddha Phuket. Thailand. With love from Jakarta, Agustinus Purwadiyanto.
  • Joseheart icon on user image
    JoseJuly 26, 2018
    The structure is huge and has awesome views to the east and west coast of Phuket. Even if you don’t like Buddha’s, do the drive up for the views alone.
  • Tomáš M.heart icon on user image
    Tomáš MinarikFebruary 16, 2017
    View, not only to Buddha is amazing. Not too crowded yet. Don't forget to cower your shoulders and knees before entering the place
  • Jacqie Chai M.heart icon on user image
    Jacqie Chai MCheeDecember 1, 2018
    Free entrance and can borrow sarong or scarf to cover for tourists. Beautiful place and good spot to see whole Phuket scenery from top of mountain
  • Incoming Asia T.heart icon on user image
    Incoming Asia Tour OperatorSeptember 26, 2015
    The Big Buddha is really a very nice place to visit in Phuket especially during the subset when the monks make the evening chanting... www.incomingasia.com
  • Tracey W.heart icon on user image
    Tracey WithhopeAugust 15, 2019
    Take Thai Bhart with you. No ATM or visa here. Ladies - cover up and be respectful. Amazing views. Beware of cobra snakes. No western style toilets. 300 BHT for a small tile to help with construction.
  • Y.heart icon on user image
    Y.January 2, 2018
    Majestic Buddha statue with a great view of Phuket’s beaches and surrounding islands.
  • CJheart icon on user image
    CJAugust 12, 2017
    Still in construction. Free entry. The view of Phuket is awesome. I like the white mosaic facet of the Buddha
  • Rafael M.heart icon on user image
    Rafael MarinAugust 28, 2017
    A massive Bhuda on the top of a hill. You can see the whole island from there and have a glimpse of the Buddhism philosophy.
  • Otel.com
    Otel.comDecember 8, 2011
    Phuket's Big Buddha is definitely a must-see. Standing on the Nakkerd Hills, climbing up this beloved structure will give you an amazing view of the town and the islands.
  • Leena S.
    Leena ShelyagovskayaMarch 15, 2013
    A wonderful place with a terrific atmosphere. Harmony is everywhere! The view point is one of the best all over the island. Strongly recommended!
  • Jenna Rose R.
    Great views. Remember to dress appropriately (cover knees and shoulders). Don't miss the gift shop on the side.
  • Milena A.
    Milena AfricaMarch 14, 2014
    One of the most exciting places in Phuket! So many emotions, positive and light energy, wonderful view, must see*)
  • ThaiTourism G.
    ThaiTourism GuideOctober 2, 2015
    Big Buddha Elephant Camp Let go to visit big Buddha and elephant camp, Elephant trekking , Meet young elephant. Visit Beautiful thai temple, Wat Chalong Read more
  • Rachel B.
    Rachel BrokeringDecember 14, 2016
    So fun. Such a beautiful peaceful place. Go early, there's less tourists. Please take your shoes off as the sign indicates when inside. It's just rude when you don't.
  • Hatice Ö.heart icon on user image
    Hatice ÖzçelikJanuary 24, 2016
    Very peaceful, wonderful place🙏🏻 certainly must see place for people who are interested in spiritual issues..
  • Kanyanat V.heart icon on user image
    Kanyanat VimonchandrDecember 10, 2019
    Beautiful Big buddha, great view. Nothing much todo, just take some pictures and chilling
  • Dave J.heart icon on user image
    Dave JonesFebruary 7, 2019
    This has one of the best views of the island from the top.
  • Sandy S.
    Sandy SoMarch 2, 2016
    Make a donation, be blessed by a monk, and receive a handmade bracelet.
  • Jan K.heart icon on user image
    Jan KriskaApril 5, 2016
    Modern build but a nice attention with a nice view, still under construction...
  • Remus Mark C.
    Remus Mark CarballoJuly 30, 2013
    Great place for relaxation and meditation. The Big Buddha can be seen from most parts of Southern Phuket
  • Swiss In Hong Kong .heart icon on user image
    Nice to see it once... but more than one hour you don't need there.
  • Jahirul Islam S.heart icon on user image
    Jahirul Islam SojibDecember 15, 2014
    Riding with a atv to big buddha is quite a nice adventure . I will recommend take a atv other than a elephant
  • RTWgirl A.
    RTWgirl ArnetteOctober 4, 2014
    Be sure to be covered up and respectful. They do lend sarongs for your lower half.
  • Hisham ♍️heart icon on user image
    Hisham ♍️February 11
    Nice place to visit if you are ever in the Phuket area.
  • Dheart icon on user image
    DDecember 6, 2018
    It’s still under construction and not well organized. Not much information in foreign languages. Nice to see the statue if you are in the area.
  • Johan S.heart icon on user image
    Johan SteenDecember 1, 2015
    Free entrance. Clothes to cover up short clothing can be borrowed.
  • Frank Y.heart icon on user image
    Frank YglesiasOctober 22, 2019
    Go early in morning or late afternoon, midday to hot. Beautiful place great view
  • Travheart icon on user image
    TravNovember 28, 2017
    Trust me not disappointing to visit it !!!
  • Çiğdem B.heart icon on user image
    Çiğdem BiçerMay 23, 2017
    Sunset time best time , who to look down one's nose at Phuket
  • Kirill K.
    Kirill KharitoshinDecember 16, 2012
    Good road from Rising Sun. Beautiful views. Elephants. Amazing bellstree near Buddha.
  • Leslie S.heart icon on user image
    Leslie SmylesApril 22, 2018
    Went at sunset and it was absolutely stunning!
  • Soheil G.heart icon on user image
    Soheil GhadriOctober 15, 2019
    Realy great ; incomplete yet
  • Alex A.
    Alex ADSAugust 24, 2015
    Average fare way and back with a tuk-tuk for 800 bahts. No entrance fees even though visitors are requested to give some donations. Women should cover their legs and shoulders to enter the site.
  • Mak Kim Wengheart icon on user image
    Mak Kim WengJanuary 3, 2023
    U can see Phuket City from here
  • Maryana H.
    Maryana HoshovskaAugust 24, 2012
    It's worth to see! Great big buddha + amazing Phuket view :)
  • Anna K.heart icon on user image
    Anna KelišováJanuary 25, 2018
    I respect Buddha and this is bad if it is there too many tourists taking selfies with “something” they dont know about it what “it” is..:( but good informations for them
  • Denis Reemottoheart icon on user image
    Denis ReemottoMarch 29, 2017
    Magic place with magic energy
  • Kate M.heart icon on user image
    Kate MaltsevaNovember 8, 2019
    Nice place to visit 🙌🏻
  • Fedheart icon on user image
    FedAugust 16, 2015
    Big buddha, you see one yiu have seen them all
  • Justine M.heart icon on user image
    Justine MJSeptember 24, 2016
    Big. Hope the stray dogs n cats being taken care
  • Ron P.heart icon on user image
    Ron PolsonApril 12, 2023
    Over populated tourist resort, nice 10 minutes of entertainment
  • euroner g.heart icon on user image
    euroner gJanuary 10, 2013
    Currently refurbishing ongoing. Still very much worth a visit. Unbeatable views.
  • Angeline T.
    Angeline TanOctober 8, 2010
    There's a stall selling bronze/gold plated bell. Buy one if u plan to make a wish as u can hang them at the bodhi tree at the top.
  • Agatha M.
    Agatha Milk 🦕February 4, 2016
    Grand Buddha, monks songs and the sound of wind chimes in the wind.
  • EVI B.
    EVI BALVASApril 2, 2015
    Panas'a itu lhooo....36c, but its really2 big temple
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