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Wat Phranang Sang
Built more than 200 years ago, Phuket's oldest
temple houses the mummified relics of a former
abbot, Luang Poh Bai, and a collection of large
tin Buddha images, crafted when tin was still
considered a semi-precious metal. The
Heroines' Monument stands near this temple.
Thepkasattri Road
Open 8am-5:30pm daily
Wat Phranang Sang
Wat Srisoonthorn
Towering above this temple is a massive 95-ft (29-m) tall reclining Buddha statue,
depicting the Buddha as he achieved Enlightenment. Nine other Buddha statues
populate the entranceway. Built in 1792, and known locally as Wat Lipon, the temple
was later renamed Wat Srisoonthorn to commemorate one of the two sisters (For
further details see March 13, 1785: Burmese Invasion Repelled ) who defen-
ded Phuket from foreign conquerors.
Thepkasattri Road
Open 7am-5:30pm daily
Wat Chalong
Phuket's movisited temple comprises a number of ornately decorated buildings, in-
cluding a pagoda believed to enshrine a bone fragment of the Buddha. The temple
also has statues of former monks, life-like wax models, and displays of fireworks by
devotees expressing their gratitude for answered prayers. The annual Wat Chalong
Fair is held at the temple around the Chinese New Year (For further details see Wat
Chalong ) .
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