Chalong - Phuket
The most important of the more than 30 temples in Phuket is Wat Chalong. It is dedicated to two highly venerable monks who helped injured tin miners during a rebellion in 1876.
Chalong Bay
Phuket's principal boat anchorage and the island's largest bay. Ao Chalong has a long flat, shallow, muddy bottom; at ebbtide, waters recede as much as one kilometer. It is very picturesque but not for swimming. Most visitors to the islands south of Phuket depart from Chalong pier, and the bay's restaurants are well known for their seafood. Charters to various places can be arranged from there, and it is the center of the island's yachting businesses. To get there take Jao Fah Tawan Tok Rd., or Jao Fah Tawan Okk Rd., to Chalong Circle. The pier and a number of restaurants are located on the short road leading to the beach from the circle.
Wat Chalong (Temple)
Wat Chalong is the most famous of Phukets temples. It is a beautiful Buddhist temple. This is where stands the cast statue of Luang Pho Cham who helped the people of Phuket put down the Chinese Coolie Rebellion in 1876 during.
There are also statues of Luang Pho Chuang, and Luang Pho Cham, abbots of the temple during later times.
Its intriguing history features a monk with formidable healing powers. Thais and foreigners flock from all over to pay homage at Wat Chalong in order to regain their physical and spiritual powers.
The Temple holds fairs of famed festivity and if you are in the market for some good luck you can't go past the holy phallus and other Buddhist amulets and souvenirs just begging to be purchased.
Don't forget to offer incense, flowers and gold leaf on your visit to gain merit.
Map - directions to Chalong
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