| Chalong Temple, Phuket
The sacred temple is about 8 km. outside the town, Take Vichit Songkram Rd. to Bypass Rd. and turn left,and drive for about 10 minutes.
Wat Chalong will be on your left. This is where stands the cast statue of Luang Por Cham, who helped the people of Phuket put down the Ahngyee,or Chinese Coolie, Rebellion in 1876 during the reign of Rama V. There are also statues of Luang Por Chuang,and Luang Por Gluam, other monks, who were abbots of the temple during later times, and who are the objects of respect and recipients of offerings by Phuket people genarally.
CHALONG TEMPLE OR CHAI TARARAM TEMPLE :
CALL 0-7638-1226
Ao Chalong Phuket-Town, 83100 |