VISIT TO BIG BUDDHA PHUKET THAILAND
Big Buddha statue in a big blue sky.
Big Buddha’s sheer size makes it an impressive sight up close, and the 360-degree views from the hill are among the best in Phuket, taking in Phuket Town, Chalong Bay, Rawai, Kata, Karon and out across the sea.
Construction is ongoing, with endless additions around the statue’s base being built as well as a concrete staircase, large car park and meditation hall. The statue is frequently wrapped in scaffolding.
Upon arrival there’s the usual array of vendor stands selling snacks and souvenir items, then visitors are ushered through the meditation hall — a large open building with a tin roof. At the hall’s entrance are a number of amulet sellers, as well as tables displaying several ways to donate to the Big Buddha project. This may be off-putting for some but the project is funded entirely by donations. For Thai Buddhists, this is a form of merit-making.
One option is to pay for a marble tile, with a suggested donation of 100 baht for the smallest tile. Those who donate are handed a black marker to sign their name and write a message on the tile. No one is pressured to donate, however, so it’s possible to visit the Big Buddha for free.
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