Best Temples & Culture in Phuket
82 places found in Phuket
Discover the best temples & culture in Phuket, Thailand. Thailand's largest island with world-class beaches and resorts Whether you're planning your first visit or returning to explore more, our curated selection highlights the top-rated temples & culture that Phuket has to offer, complete with ratings, reviews, and practical visitor information.
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Top Temples & Culture Rankings
Kampon art gallery
5.0(38)
96/8 ถนน Tambon Rawai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83130, Thailand
A hidden artist's studio and gallery in Rawai where visitors can browse and commission original paintings.
Bless Art Gallery
5.0(28)
18, 15-16 Thanon Mae Luan, Tambon Wichit, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
A small, well-regarded art gallery in Phuket's Wichit district celebrating local and Thai artistic works.
The Little Bird House Art Gallery
5.0(34)
82, Bangtao, 20 Moo3 Soi Ao BangTao 4 Tambon Choeng Thale, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand
A personal art gallery near Bang Tao Beach where an artist's studio doubles as a space for deep conversation.
Hidden Gem
Shiva Temple ‧ Shree Bhagawat Dham Sanatan Mandir
4.9(90)
2, 47 Soi Khuanyang, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83150, Thailand
A serene Hindu temple in Patong serving Phuket's South Asian community with daily worship from 5am.
Chinese temple
4.9(29)
77 Soi Bang Yai, Tambon Wichit, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
A quietly revered Chinese temple tucked into a residential Phuket neighborhood, rich in local spiritual character.
Fantastic Phuket
4.9(631)
2 104, Tambon Kathu, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83120, Thailand
An immersive cultural attraction in Kathu blending Thai history, antiques, and augmented reality technology.
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Best Hotels in Phuket
My pick at each price level in Phuket, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#1Luxury · 5-star
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket4.7 (6,964 reviews)
Upscale beachfront resort on Karon Beach with a water park, spa, fine dining, and famously warm staff.
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Lord Shrimant Ganpati Bappa Devalai
4.8(202)
99, 9 Soi Rouyphad, Tambon Rawai, Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83130, Thailand
A Hindu temple in Rawai dedicated to Lord Ganesha, offering a serene and culturally rich experience.
San Chao Jui Tui
4.8(713)
283 Soi Phutorn, Tambon Talat Nuea, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
A vibrant 1911 Chinese shrine at the heart of Phuket's famous annual Vegetarian Festival.
San Chao Kiew Tien Keng
4.8(179)
ซอย บางใหญ่ Tambon Wichit, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
A traditional Chinese temple in Phuket's Wichit area, offering a peaceful glimpse into the island's rich cultural heritage.
Wat Doi Thepnimit
4.8(473)
V8X9+P9P, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83120, Thailand
A hilltop Buddhist temple in Patong with panoramic views of Phuket's coastline and city.
Wat Charoen Samanakit (Wat Lang San)
4.8(177)
ถนน V9RW+VM5, Soi To Chae, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
A working Buddhist temple in Phuket Town offering an authentic, peaceful glimpse into local spiritual life.
Wat Khao Rang Samakkhitham
4.7(1,250)
87 7 Tambon Ratsada, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
Hillside Buddhist temple with a giant golden Buddha, panoramic city views, and a serene, uncrowded atmosphere.
Am Bang Neow
4.7(243)
V9GV+JHH, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
A quiet Chinese Taoist-Buddhist temple in Phuket Town, decorated in red and gold with multiple shrines.
Wat Siri Srila Suparam
4.7(323)
Chalong, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
A peaceful hidden-gem temple in Chalong offering a quiet, crowd-free escape into authentic Thai Buddhist culture.
Hidden Gem
Ban Phon Temple
4.7(134)
22 หมู่ที่ 5 Tambon Si Sunthon, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand
A working Buddhist temple in Thalang known for its large reclining Buddha statue and genuine local spirituality.
Wat Kanan
4.7(362)
28PW+HGW, Thep Krasatti, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand
A stunning hidden-gem Buddhist temple in Thalang District, known for traditional costume rentals and ceremonial blessings.
Hidden Gem
Yellow Clock Tower
4.7(142)
V9MR+C8J, Phangnga Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
A colonial-style yellow clock tower in Phuket Old Town, decorated seasonally and best seen lit up at night.
Ban Phraya Wichit Songkhram Ruins
4.7(30)
X9H9+4HP ถลาง, Tambon Si Sunthon, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand
Ancient ruins of a historical Thai official's residence tucked away in Phuket's Thalang district.
Sino-Portuguese Architecture
4.7(26)
V9MQ+VWM, Thanon Talang, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
Colorful Sino-Portuguese shophouses in Phuket's historic old town, perfect for strolling, shopping, and photography.
Hidden Gem
ISKCON PHUKET
4.7(85)
Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100, Thailand
A hilltop Hindu temple in Karon offering a peaceful, devotional atmosphere rooted in the Hare Krishna tradition.
Hidden Gem
Rawai Art Village
4.7(43)
Q8Q8+77F, Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100, Thailand
A hidden creative hub in Rawai where local and international artists display work across galleries built from recycled materials.
Hidden Gem
Laem Phra Chao Lighthouse
4.7(50)
Q864+Q62, Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100, Thailand
A 1996 lighthouse turned mini museum with panoramic views over Rawai, southern Phuket.
City Pillar Shrine, Phra Khao Temple
4.7(162)
X8X7+5C9, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand
A sacred city pillar shrine in northern Phuket offering an intimate glimpse into authentic Thai spiritual life.
Hidden Gem
Thiphaksong Laem Phet
4.7(69)
W72X+64F, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand
A peaceful Buddhist temple near Patong Beach, offering a quiet retreat from the tourist crowds.
About temples & culture in Phuket
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All 82 temples & culture in Phuket
- Am Bang Neow
- Ancient buildings in Sino-European style
- Art Room Phuket
- Ban Phon Temple
- Ban Phraya Wichit Songkhram Ruins
- Big Buddha Gallery Art
- Bless Art Gallery
- Cape Tukkae
- Chinese temple
- Chinpracha House
- City Pillar Shrine, Phra Khao Temple
- Fantastic Phuket
- Guan Yu Shrine
- Hai Leng Ong Statue (Golden Dragon Monument)
- ISKCON PHUKET
- Kampon art gallery
- Kuan Yak
- Laem Phra Chao Lighthouse
- Lord Shrimant Ganpati Bappa Devalai
- Mr.Zen Art Studio
- Museum Phuket
- Museum Thai Phuket
- Patong Beach Sign
- Peranakan Museum
- Phuket Art Village
- Phuket Contemporary Art Gallery
- Phuket Mining Museum
- Phuket Palace Condominium
- Phuket Thai Hua Museum
- Prince of Chumphon Monument
- Rawai Art Village
- Rup Muean Chao-athikan Wat Chalong Museum
- San Chao Cheng Tek Bew Kuan Im Tai Si (Am Pho To)
- San Chao Hainan
- San Chao Hok Nguan Kong
- San Chao Jui Tui
- San Chao Kathu 內杼斗母宮
- San Chao Kiew Tien Keng
- San Chao Lim Hu Tai Su (Sam Kong)
- San Chao Phra Pun Tao Kong
- San Chao Saengtham
- San Chao Tha Ruea
- Saphan Hin
- Saphan Hin Mining Monument
- Shiva Temple ‧ Shree Bhagawat Dham Sanatan Mandir
- Sino-Portuguese Architecture
- Street Art Phuket
- Surin Circle Clock Tower
- Suriyadej Circle
- Thalang National Museum
- Thalang Victory Monument
- Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Si Sunthon Monument
- Thavorn Phuket Museum
- The Big Buddha, Phuket
- The Little Bird House Art Gallery
- The Upside Down House Museum and Fun Attractions Phuket
- Thiphaksong Laem Phet
- Trick Eye Museum Phuket
- Tsunami Memorial Park
- Wat Ban Koh Sirey
- Wat Chalong
- Wat Charoen Samanakit (Wat Lang San)
- Wat Doi Thepnimit
- Wat Kajorn Rangsan
- Wat Kanan
- Wat Karon
- Wat Khao Rang Samakkhitham
- Wat Khosit Wihan
- Wat Kitti Sangkharam
- Wat Ladthi Wanaram (Wat Tai)
- Wat Mongkol Wararam (Wat Nai Yang)
- Wat Mongkolnimit Phra Aram Luang (Wat Klang)
- Wat Naiharn
- Wat Nakaram
- Wat Phra Nang Sang
- Wat Phra Thong
- Wat Siri Srila Suparam
- Wat Sri Sunthon
- Wat Suwannakiri Khet (Wat Karon)
- Wat Thep Kasattri (Ban Don)
- Wat Wichit Sangkharam (Wat Kuan)
- Yellow Clock Tower
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the best time to visit Phuket?
The best months for Phuket are November – April, and the rainy season runs May – October.