Big Buddha Phuket Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Big Buddha Phuket. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour - Shared Half Day City Tour
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• Phuket Best Experience City Tour
• Big Buddha Jungle Trekking with Lunch in Phuket
• Full Day Real Phuket No-shopping Sightseeing Tour with Cocktail

Visiting the Big Buddha Phuket is free, but it can be fun to experience it on a tour that includes a guide and stops by other notable places in Phuket. These can range from US$30 up to US$130, depending on if they are shared or private and where in Phuket they visit.

The Big Buddha is located just off the road that connects Phuket to Chalong. To get there, you can join a guided tour, rent a car or motorbike, or hire a taxi or tuk-tuk to drop you off (or take you there and back). The driving route is well signposted.

The best time of day to visit the Big Buddha is around sunrise when there are usually fewer visitors. The light often seems magical at this time. Sunset is also a lovely time to visit, but it can get crowded. Avoid the middle of the afternoon, when temperatures soar.

Yes. Although you won’t find guides for hire at the Big Buddha statue, it is a popular stop on guided tours of the Phuket region. Most tours last around half a day and include the Karon View Point and Wat Chalong. Some also spend time in the city’s old town.

When visiting the Big Buddha, wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders, out of respect for local customs. Make sure your shoes are comfortable enough that you can easily climb the stairs in them, but be prepared to remove your footwear before entering the temple itself.

Yes, there are lots of attractions you can visit after seeing the Big Buddha in Phuket. Popular attractions in Phuket include Wat Chalong and Phuket Old Town. The city also makes a good base for visiting nearby natural attractions such as the Phi Phi Islands.

Yes, there are some facilities for tourists at the Big Buddha Phuket. There are public restrooms and an on-site restaurant serving beverages and food. Bottled water is available for purchase if you forget to bring your own, and there are plenty of souvenirs for sale at the complex.