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Phuket City Sights : Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Scenic Viewpoints

Activity provider: Sunleisure World

Highlights

  • 08:00 Hours(Morning Tours)/13:00(Afternoon Tours) Hours - Pick up time at Patong, your pick up time may be early if you stay far from Patong, Or Ma...
  • Big Buddha – Panoramic views + Insta-worthy yoga shot Big Buddha Phuket - is one of the most important and revered landmarks on the island
  • Wat Chalong – Explore the spiritual essence of Phuket Then visit Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most beautiful and renowned monastery
  • Karon Viewpoint – Snap the blue & green triple bay shot. Visit Karon View Point - visit the point to admire the panoramic view from the top of the...
  • Windmill Point – Quick photo stop with ocean breezes Phuket windmill viewpoint, also occasionally called wind turbine, is a panoramic hill in the ...
  • Drive through Old Phuket Town for colorful Sino-Portuguese architecture Its a Sino-Portuguese Town, You can see the Baba community's heritage in P...

Phuket City Sights: Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Scenic Viewpoints is the broad city-sights version of this half-day Phuket route. It works best if you want the headline viewpoints and temple stops without a full-day commitment.

As the tour name suggests this is an ideal opportunity to familiarize yourself with your holiday island and take in the islands natural beauty as we drive along the beach roads through Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai. For fabulous photo opportunities we will stop at the Karon viewpoint and cultural sights such as the sacred buddhist temple of Phuket Wat Chalong.

Phuket town offers an interesting mix of architecture including Sino – Portuguese. This town has been the backdrop for many western movies as it is said to be very similar to Indochina.

• Big Buddha, spiritual site with sweeping views of the island

• Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most famous & beautiful monastery

• Take panoramic shots at Karon Viewpoint & Windmill Point

• Enjoy scenic drives through old Phuket Town & beachside roads

• Participate in the Phuket InstaHunt Bingo Challenge – Snap, Share & Win!

Itinerary

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08:00 Hours(Morning Tours)/13:00(Afternoon Tours) Hours - Pick up time at Patong, your pick up time may be early if you stay far from Patong, Or May be around 08:30 if you stay at Karon and Kata. Meet us to get picked up or we will start our Tours from here and pick up other guest around Patong to Visit Karon View Point, We will also pick up our guest at Kata and Karon. Please note that our timing may be different depending upon the traffic conditions.

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Big Buddha – Panoramic views + Insta-worthy yoga shot Big Buddha Phuket - is one of the most important and revered landmarks on the island. The huge image sits on top of the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata and, at 45 metres tall, can be seen from as far away as Phuket Town and Karon Beach.

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Wat Chalong – Explore the spiritual essence of Phuket Then visit Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most beautiful and renowned monastery. It enshrines the gilt statues of monk-hero Luang Pho Chaem and his assistant Luang Pho Chuang, both much revered by local people because of their roles in quelling the miner rebellion in 1876.

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Karon Viewpoint – Snap the blue & green triple bay shot. Visit Karon View Point - visit the point to admire the panoramic view from the top of the hill. Views of Kata Noi, Karon beaches, and Kata Yai are easily available from this spot. Locally called as Khao Saam Haad meaning Three Beaches Hill, Karon Viewpoint is the most photographed location in Phuket and is an iconic vista featuring sparkling blue sea, snow-white surf, white-sand beaches, the nearby exotic island Koh Pu, and the deep green hues of Phuket’s hillsides. Karon viewpoint is a must visit place in Phuket.

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Windmill Point – Quick photo stop with ocean breezes Phuket windmill viewpoint, also occasionally called wind turbine, is a panoramic hill in the very south of Phuket Island. From up there, you can enjoy a birdview of the very popular Ya Nui Beach on one side and the bay of Nai Harn on the other. This spot is now one of the most photographers panoramas in Phuket, frequently used as a romantic background by local photographers to take pre-wedding pictures.

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Drive through Old Phuket Town for colorful Sino-Portuguese architecture Its a Sino-Portuguese Town, You can see the Baba community's heritage in Phuket's Old Town, especially in its architecture, commerce, clothes, and way of life. The core of the Old Town essentially is made up of 5 roads and several sois (small streets): Rasada Rd, Phang Nga Rd, Thalang Rd, Dibuk Rd, and Krabi Rd.

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Visit a local souvenir shop or cashew nut factory

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13:15 Hours(morning Tours) or 16:15 Hours (Afternoon Tours)we will be back to our location in around 45 minutes to 60 minutes time, Guest staying at Old Town Phuket will get to hotels first, Karon and Kata will get a drop on the way and Patong and our our office meeting point drop will be the last one, So depending upon your location you will get the drop at your hotel with good memories and nice history of Phuket, See you again with other experience. Please note that our timing may be different depending upon the traffic conditions.

Included

  • guide
  • hotel_pickup

Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Extra charge for hotel pickup other than Patong/Kata/Karon
  • Lunch

Meeting point & area

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Meeting point: Koh Kaew Area Pick Up Point

Good to know

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What to bring

• Minimum 2 pax is required to start for Join Tour, we might cancel the tour with full refund or bring you forward to the next schedule if minimum travelers not meet.

Before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller • Public transportation options are available nearby • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap • Suitable for all physical fitness levels • We are SHA Plus certified, meeting Thailand's official tourism standards for hygiene and safety. • 48 hours is needed to arrange for tour with special language other than English, we have the right to cancel with full refund if booking is made less than 48 hours • When visiting temples visitors should ensure they are suitably dressed. No short pants or sleeveless tops, as a general rule knees and shoulders should be covered

Frequently Asked Questions

Which sights does this Phuket half-day tour cover?
Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Karon Viewpoint, Windmill Point, Old Phuket Town's Sino-Portuguese streets, and a cashew nut or souvenir shop stop.
What languages does the guide speak?
Guides are available in English, German, French and Spanish, making this a good option for non-English-speaking travellers.
What should I wear for Wat Chalong?
Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the temple. Bring a light cover-up or sarong and wear shoes that slip off easily.
Is lunch included in the tour?
No, lunch isn't included. The tour runs 4-5 hours and finishes before midday for the morning slot or late afternoon for the afternoon slot, so you eat on your own schedule.

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