Wat Khao Rang Samakkhitham
Brightly painted hillside temple with carved naga snakes & a gigantic, golden seated Buddha.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Wat Khao Rang Samakkhitham, round out your day in Phuket with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
The view from here is amazing. One could see the entire phuket city from the viewpoint. Not only can you see the city, you could even see the ocean if you look closely enough. There is a Buddha statue on the way to this viewpoint. You could visit the Buddha statue after visiting this viewpoint. I read that one could hike up, and I wanted to, but I didn't as it was getting late. Thankfully, I didn't as there wasn't actually a proper hiking path to do so. You would actually need to walk on the same vehicular road at the fringe of the hill. It felt a little dangerous. Currently, the pagoda at the top is hoarded up with gunny sacks. But the view is still quite worth a visit.
According to the legend this temple was built where two big families made peace with each other. Monks are saying that this is a place you go if you want to find inner peace, finish fights and inner fights, see the solution of the problems. Here you can see a golden Buddha and this monastery is located right above Phuket, which, also according to the legend is with reason so that Buddha can see in light old town. In this monastery, there is a big school for new monks that are coming, and you can always find the monk to get blessing.
One of the most beautiful temples we've visited in phuket, very spiritual and not too busy. Not many tourists there so able to walk about and appreciate the beauty freely✨️ There was a Thai man there that helped us a lot, showing us how to make merit properly with the various item we purchased at the entrance of the temple. The buddah figure is stunning😍
Location Info
87 7 Tambon Ratsada, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand+66 76 222 520www.facebook.com/spiderworld43/Tips for Visiting Temples & Culture
Dress Modestly
Cover shoulders and knees at all temples. Carry a light scarf or sarong — some temples lend wraps, but not all. Shoes come off before entering any building with a Buddha image.
Mind Your Feet
Never point your feet at a Buddha image or a monk — it's considered deeply disrespectful. When sitting inside a temple, tuck your feet behind you or to the side.
Ask Before Photographing
Exterior photos are almost always fine, but some interior halls prohibit photography. Look for signs, and never pose irreverently with Buddha images — it's a legal offense in Thailand.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.
Getting around
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Airport bus to Phuket Town
- •Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands