Big Buddha Phuket Big Bouddha Phuket Thailand Mingmongkol Buddha
Phuket’s Big Buddha is perched on top of a 380 meters hill in Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata Beach facing eastward and looking over Chalong Bay and futher over Phang Nga Bay.The site offers a spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of the south of Phuket.
From there, looking eastward you can see the Chalong Bay, Cape Panwa and Phuket Town. Looking westward, you can see the the wonderful triple bay of Kata Noi Beach, Kata Beach and Karon Beach, as well as the Andaman sea and all the neighboring islands.
By clear weather you can even see Koh Phi Phi about 40 kilometers away on the south east.
By clear weather you can even see Koh Phi Phi about 40 kilometers away on the south east.
The Big Buddha or Ming Mongkol Buddha is dedicated to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX of Thailand) in honor of his 80th birthday. The Mingmongkol Faith 45 foundation with Suporn Wanichakul as its president was established to oversee the construction, which began in 2002. Phuket’s Big Buddha is 25.45 meters wide at its base and 45 meters high and is made of reinforced concrete casting adorned with 135 tons of white marble from Myanmar. It costed around 30 million Bahts (800 000 Euros).
There is also a smaller statue on the right side of the Big Buddha, that is 12 meters high and is constructed of 22 tons of bronze, which is dedicated to HM Queen Sirikit. It cost 8 million Bahts (200 000 Euros).
The project has been entirely funded by donations and will officially opened in 2010 with a landscaped park and museum.Phuket’s Big Buddha is simply the biggest Buddha in Thailand !!!
Wherever you are in the south of Phuket, you will see the Big Buddha and even at night thanks to the lights.
- How to go to Phuket Big Buddha :
The easiest way is from Chalong Roundabout, going Northbound (toward airport), after 1,3 Km, Turn left, Soï Yodsanae : It is very well indicated you will see big signs : Big Buddha. Follow the road through the forest then climb the hill. On top of the hill you arrive at the Big Buddha.
The easiest way is from Chalong Roundabout, going Northbound (toward airport), after 1,3 Km, Turn left, Soï Yodsanae : It is very well indicated you will see big signs : Big Buddha. Follow the road through the forest then climb the hill. On top of the hill you arrive at the Big Buddha.
