The 60-meter-tall Chedi was built to house a bone relic of the Buddha gifted from Sri Lanka in 1999.
Luang Phor Cham, one of the famous abbots, is celebrated for his role in helping local villagers during the Angyee Rebellion in 1876.
The temple was originally known as Wat Chaiyathararam.
Firecracker houses are located on the temple grounds, where devotees light strings of firecrackers to express gratitude after their wishes or prayers are answered.
The top floor of the Grand Pagoda offers an observation deck with views of the surrounding Chalong area and southern hills.
Wat Chalong is the largest and most visited Buddhist temple in Phuket, serving as the spiritual center for the local community. The site is anchored by the 60-meter-tall Chedi, which houses a fragment of the bone of Lord Buddha. The interior walls of the Chedi are adorned with detailed paintings depicting scenes from the life of the Buddha. The temple complex includes the Viharn, which contains wax models of Luang Phor Cham, Luang Phor Chuang, and Luang Phor Gleum, the most revered abbots in the temple's history. These figures are gilded in gold leaf by visiting devotees. The grounds are meticulously landscaped with gardens and feature a prominent crematorium building. It remains an active place of worship where locals perform daily merit-making rituals. The temple’s architecture blends traditional Thai styles with intricate roof carvings and colorful glass mosaics.
The exterior of the three-story Grand Pagoda, capturing the symmetry and golden spires against the sky.
Remove your shoes before entering any of the temple buildings.
Ensure your shoulders and knees are fully covered to show respect for the sacred environment.
Observe the local worshippers to understand proper decorum during prayer and merit-making.
Avoid touching the monks, pointing your feet toward Buddha statues, or wearing swimwear on the temple grounds.
Visitors must dress modestly; shoulders and knees must be covered. Remove footwear before entering temples. Maintain a quiet, respectful demeanor at all times.
