Peek past Phuket's dreamy beaches and you'll discover another side to the island. You'll visit Wat Chalong temple, visit a cashew nut factory, soak up views of Thalong Road and Rang Hill. Anchali, a local expert guide, says, “this tour shares the best of Phuket's culture in just one action-packed day. My personal highlight is Wat Chalong, the biggest Buddhist temple on the island. Its impressive red, white and gold facade never fails to inspire me.”
Kick off the tour at Wat Chalong, the island's most revered temple. The jewel in the crown of the complex is the richly decorated Grand Pagoda, which contains a bone splinter said to be from the Buddha. Next, you'll head to a nut factory to see how locally grown cashew nuts are plucked from yellow cashew apples, roasted, and peeled to become the moreish snack we know and love.
Stroll along the famous Thalong Road – look out for vibrant Chinese-Portuguese architecture and the early 20th-century mansion featured in the film, Good Morning Vietnam. After taking in the views over Phuket Town at Khao Rang Hill Viewpoint, you'll head to a pearl farm for the inside scoop into one of Phuket's most important industries. You'll wrap things up with a tasty Thai lunch, and visit a typical home where you'll see a rubber tapping demo, plus a quick lesson on how to whip up the perfect Thai curry.
Phuket guided tour including Wat Chalong temple and town
- Learn about the history and architecture of Phuket old town
- Get a close-up look at Wat Chalong, Phuket's most revered temple
- Perch at the top of Rang Hill for panoramic views over the Andaman Sea
- Visit a Thai home to meet the locals and see how rubber is made
- Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Phuket Island
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- The tour requires a minimum of four guests to run with an English-speaking guide, or six guests with a guide in any other language
- Just so you know, there's an annual celebration at Wat Chalong that runs from 24th January to 4th February. During this time, this tour will not visit the temple and will instead stop at Wat Tai.
- Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
- Bring suitable footwear
- Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
- Subject to weather conditions
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
What people say about this experience
Based on 6 reviews from verified customers
Review categories
Value for money
4/5
Staff
4.3/5
Service
4.3/5
Safety
4.3/5
Ed
From United States of America - May 2025Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Bad
Overall rated1/5
Het was erg jammer dat ondanks de weerswaarschuwing wegens heftige regen en overstromingen, in het gebied van bezichtigingen de excursie niet afgelast ...
Marcia
From United States of America - February 2025Traveled as a couple
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Dom de tourguide was super. Vrolijk, vriendelijk, grappig en lief. Gaf veel informatie De gehele dag was geweldig. Zo veel gezien en geleerd. En de m ...
Yolanda
From Netherlands - November 2024Traveled with family
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
De tour was goed verzorgd en interessant. Helaas was de grote Buddha gesloten. Wanneer deze geopend zou zijn is onduidelijk. Misschien toch handig dit ...
Marc
From Netherlands - November 2024Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Jammer dat de grote Boeda niet toegankelijk was i.v.m. dat er een aardverschuiving is geweest en niet veilig meer was.
Hans
From United States of America - September 2024Solo traveler
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Het is een zeer leuke tour waarbij je veel ziet en de gids is zeer bekwaam. Je krijgt overal veel tijd en vooral in de tempel kom je veel Boedhistisch ...
Pal
From United States of America - January 2023Traveled as a couple
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
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