Wat Chalong is the biggest Buddhist temple complex in Phuket. It is located 8 km outside Phuket Town.
Wat Chalong is the famous temple in Phuket, because in its history was a monks with great healing powers. In the temple today are three wax models of their revered monks. One of these is Luang Pro Chaem, the renowned doctor and setters of bones. The monk helped the people of Phuket put down the rebellion of the Angyee (Chinese coolies) in 1876, during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).One is that of Luang Por Chuang and the another of Luang Por Gluam. A sacred relic of the Buddha is also kept in Wat Chalong.
View of the principal viharn at Wat Chalong, Phuket.
(above) The main hall or viharn at Wat Chalong. (left) A Buddha image in Wat Chalong. (below) The drum tower.
(left) Relic of the Buddha in a glass casket. (right) The distinctive stupa of Wat Chalong.
(above, right) Wax replicas of Wat Chalong's revered monks. (below left, middle, right) Close up of the monk replicas.
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