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Phuket Big Buddha

Karon, Phuket, Thailand
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Ranked #3 of 3 attractions in Karon
Type: Religious Sites
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Patong, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I really enjoyed the day I visited the Big Buddha, and not just because I had a Thai girl about my age come out with me to be my tour guide. Coming from Patong Beach, I'd hired a scooter and we made our way across Phuket, passing elephant-feeding and trekking attractions on our way up the mountain road to the... More

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Adelaide
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

An awesome very spiritual experience. Still a work in progress. Terrific views to be had of the surrounding areas if the weather is clear.

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Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

this is a very big statue. was so great, you can see the statue from karon beach. at 2011 i have visit this also. and now in 2013 i visit it again. and it's still in progress

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I'm not the type of person who goes on ATV (quad bike) adventure, but I would highly recommend this experience. We worked through safety, and then did about 10min of test driving, and off we went. First half of the drive is up the mountain to big Buddha. Piece full and beautiful, grean and lushious vegitation. and you can forget... More

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Elanora, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We have been to Big Buddha quiet a few times over the years, and a visit to Phuket would be incomplete without going to Big Buddha. Entry fee is free, but donations are welcomed. Best time to go is early in the morning.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We had a good visit to the Big Buddha in Phuket, no finished yet but that did not make it not worth seeing it, there was plenty of parking and lots of different ativities that will keep children busy. The Buddha itself is based on high ground and overlooks most of Phuket ... very nice views from up there.

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Rome, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

It is very beautifuly made but very very turistic. I think they will take more time to finish this. Craft very very well done with the white marble. Good to see one time.

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Phuket, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

If u visit phuket then it is a MUST to see this monumet build some years from donations only the surfacw is from burmes marmor bit the most importend thing is the view from this mountain u can see around the south of phuket island u can see the big city of phuket chalong area and bay with some very... More

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

I was staying in Karon beach, Phuket not doing a whole lot and having a great time not doing it. One day I was riding my motorbike down the coast and noticed a white statue of Buddha on top of a mountain far away. I began heading in the direction of the mountain and began to see signs proclaiming "Big... More

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Newcastle, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

This is really worth seeing. It is amazing to see how the workers hang off the sides on bamboo scaffolding. Very spiritual too.

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