Phuket Buddha

Big Buddha Phuket

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Mar 5, 2025
During our mid Jan visit the site was closed due to landslide around after heavy rains in Oct. We could only see it from a distance while touring the island. So, before heading double check if it's o…Full review by BrakiWorldTraveler
Feb 23, 2025
It's closed and has been due to a landslide that killed 13 over looking the view of karon bay with 19 injuries in August 2024 and they have no intention of opening it until full investigation and the…Full review by paulcT8185CX
Feb 18, 2025
The view is absolutely breathtaking! Visiting the statue on the hill is a must, as there’s so much to explore up there. Highly recommended!Full review by Iulianleutzul
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It's hard to miss this 45 meter (148 feet) tall marble statue peering down at you as you journey through the south of Phuket. Big Bud…
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Located:Wat Kitthi Sangkharam, Karon, Meaung, Phuket, Thailand
Height:45 metres (148 ft)
Type:Buddha statue

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I’m getting mixed messages whether it’s open. Can anyone confirm?
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It's been closed since September due to a landslide. They have no idea when they will be ready to open as it's still dangerous
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Hi. We are staying in The Nature Phuket - Phuket and looking at the best way to get to The Big Buddha. Would it be better …
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Hi. We are staying in The Nature Phuket - Phuket and looking at the best way to get to The Big Buddha. Would it be better to go to it from Old Town? Any advice would be great thanks
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Big Buddha is closed by the Thai government due to a large land slide caused by apparently unauthorised construction on a car park. No information if it will be open again. I have …
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Big Buddha is closed by the Thai government due to a large land slide caused by apparently unauthorised construction on a car park. No information if it will be open again. I have been in the past and it was interesting, but Wat Chalong had much more. I would recommend a visit there.
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Answer by Darren M · Feb 1, 2025
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Can anyone tell me if we can see Buddha now? Or is it still closed?
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Can you still walk up to the Buddha or is it closed at the bottom?
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Hi can anyone tell me whether the Big Buddha is open to visiting on Saturdays or any other days of the week as yet? I am …
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Hi can anyone tell me whether the Big Buddha is open to visiting on Saturdays or any other days of the week as yet? I am looking to travel there from December 11 to December 14th.
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Hello the site is closed for an indefinite period (problem of illegal construction and landslides) we went this morning! no signs to warn us at the bottom of the road and taxis continue to …
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Hello the site is closed for an indefinite period (problem of illegal construction and landslides) we went this morning! no signs to warn us at the bottom of the road and taxis continue to take people to the top! scandalous
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Answer by rose l · Nov 22, 2024
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