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Phuket City Sights: Big Buddha, Wat Chalong and 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
From$32per person
Duration
4-5 hours
Group
Up to 30
Level
easy
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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 get to know the island and take in its natural beauty along the beach roads through Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai. Photo stops include the Karon viewpoint, and cultural sights include the sacred Buddhist temple 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 Hours (Afternoon Tours) - Pick up time at Patong. Your pick up time may be earlier if you stay far from Patong, or around 08:30 if you stay at Karon and Kata. The tour starts from Patong and picks up other guests around Patong before visiting Karon View Point. Guests at Kata and Karon are also picked up. Please note that timing may differ 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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Around 13:15 (morning tours) or 16:15 (afternoon tours), the tour returns to its location in around 45 minutes to 60 minutes' time. Guests staying at Old Town Phuket are dropped at their hotels first, Karon and Kata are dropped on the way, and Patong and the office meeting point drop-off come last. Depending upon your location, you are dropped at your hotel. Please note that timing may differ 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; the tour may be cancelled or moved to the next schedule if the minimum number of travelers is not met.

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 • 48 hours is needed to arrange a tour in a language other than English; bookings made less than 48 hours ahead may be cancelled. • 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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