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 13 reviews from verified customers
Review categories
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
4.7/5
Staff
4.7/5
Safety
4.7/5
Simon Elkington
From United States of America - April 2025Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The guide (thung) made our trip fantastic. So clear and knowledgeable and a very easy guy to like. We learnt alot and had fun.
Mum and daughter vacation
From United States of America - March 2025Traveled with family
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Great day out very enjoyable especially the farm and wonderful lunch didn't feel rushed nice going to see chinese temple in phuket excellent guide ...
Kath
From United States of America - January 2025Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Brilliant day, guide fantastic.
Nick
From United Kingdom - November 2024Traveled as a couple
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
I enjoyed this trip and felt it was very enjoyable and informative. I felt the visit to the cashew nut factory was a bit pointless and the visit to th ...
Green family
From United States of America - August 2024Traveled with family
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
The big Buddha and temple were great, as was the farm at the end of the tour. The cashew nut factory and pearl factory were good but a tad underwhelmi ...
Sharon
From United Kingdom - March 2024Traveled with family
35 - 44 years old
Great
Overall rated3/5
The trip to the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong were excellent and our guide was very informative and helpful. I would have preferred more time at the tem ...
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