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Big Buddha Phuket

on the top of Nak Kerd Hill, Karon, Phuket 83100, Thailand
Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in Karon
4.0 of 5 stars 88 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We went to the big Buddha as part of an orientation tour we purchased, I am glad we went. It is huge and all made up of individual pieces of marble. You can purchase a marble tile and write a message on and proceeds go to expanding this. They say it goes onto the Buddha, but I dont think it... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Very big. Make the effort and dont forget to get a blessings from the monks More

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Keith, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

It is certainly worth the drive up the hill to see this huge construction, but it is still under construction so the scaffolding kind of ruins the look of it at the moment. More

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Abbotsford, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

It's BIG alright.. a must see; you can take pictures. There are even monkeys to see! More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Great view and the scale of the Buddha is really something we went there on recommendations from locals and its a stunning sunset from up there More

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Toukley, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The workmanship that has gone into creating this Buddah is exceptional! Its is completely mosaic tiled in solid 100mmx100mm white stone blocks. Worth the trip up the hill and view is amazing. Recieve a blessing from one of the monks there or partake in the prayers with monks also. More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Being built by donated funds,a must to visit,make a donation and become one recognised donator with your name inside one of the marble blocks. More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Nice view once you get up there, there is still some constuction going un but it is still well worth the trip More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The Big Buddha can be seen from a great distance both inland and out to sea which makes the view after ascending the many stairs worthwhile. Although the head is to be fully completed and currently surrounded by staffolding, it is a majestic and impressive structure. Now relying on donations only to complete the project as government funding ceased following... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Went to visit the Big Buddha during the day tour I joined in Phuket. Actually, this Big Buddha of Phuket is located on top of the cliff overlooking Karon, Phuket. The view is really fantastic! Too bad we couldn't stay until sunset as the weather was windy and going to rain.... therefore we couldn't spend too much time there. The... More

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