Wat Chalong

Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00

 

This is where stands the cast statue of Luangpho Chaem, who helped the people of Phuket put down the Angyee or Chinese Coolie Rebellion in 1876 during the reign of King Rama V.

 

There are also statues of Luangpho Chuang, and Luangpho Chaem, abbots of the temple during later times.To get there:  Wat Chalong is about 8 kilometres outside town. TakeWichit Songkhram Roadto the bypass and turn left, and drive for about 10 minutes. Wat Chalong is on the left.