Big Buddha Phuket

I was excited to go back to see the Big Buddha as i had just purchased a drone a couple days prior and this would be my virgin flight. Not two minutes after i got it into the air, security came and said i was not allowed to fly here.

Stairs Leading to Big Buddha

View Point

Naga Head and Big Buddha

Big Buddha located in the southern part of Phuket island overlooks Ao Chalong Bay.

Standing at 45 meters (148 feet) it is the third tallest statue in Thailand. Built from Burmese white marble at a cost of just under one million dollars to date.

Looking Up

Head of Big Buddha

You really appreciate the size as you get to the base of the Buddha and look up.

Resting Hand of Buddha

Bronze Buddha

Adjacent to the Big Budhha is a smaller brass version that stands 9 meters (30 feet) tall with the same features.

Thirty Two Gold Buddhas

These thirty two buddhas represent the thirty two parts of your body. By saying a small prayer and small donation into each of the small black receptacles issaid to bring you health and well being.

Prayer Area

Small Big Buddha Statues for Sale

Brass Bells where you can write your wishes

Although not a real large temple, there is still plenty to see.

Stone Monkey Hanging Out

You can take steps up behind the Big Buddha that is more in tune with nature. Along this route their are various stone statues.

Hear, See and Speak No Evil

Road Leading to Big Buddha

The road leading up and down from Big Buddha is winding and a bit steep in places. There are various restaurants, ATV tours, Elephant rides to help you spend your money.

A Monkey Looking to Score an Easy Breakfast

Local House

Big Buddha is one of the Ten most visited place in Phuket and the earlier the better to beat the groups. We caught it at sunrise and were the only ones their until security came to tell me not to fly my drone.

View of Buddha on the Way Up