Big Buddha of Phuket, Thailand

The big buddha of Phuket is located Nakkerd Hill (Khao Nakkerd) tower high above Karon and located between Karon and Chalong on the west side on the east side of the mountain to the Big Buddha statue called "Phraputthamingmongkol Eaknakakeeree" the most amazing views over the bay and the southern Chalong Phuket.

The enormous statue itself is 45 m high and has a base diameter of 25 m

The little path up the hill can only be opened in Phuket the eastern side of the road connecting Phuket town and Chalong.

The giant Buddha construction history
Group of friends about 10 years, walked through the forest Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata, where they stumble on the place, with stunning vistas on both sides of the Iceland - Chalong Bay, put in the same direction and on the other hand, seemed to be less than over the Andaman Sea and Kata. They thought it would be, is an ideal place for the purpose - something that would become known as the favorite in Phuket Sunset View calved Phromthep.

Since time was, and discussed it with your friends over and over again, the idea of change. Place in the mountains, they quickly agreed, it would be perfect, not only as a point of view, but as something much more ambitious, and the spot that the Buddha, at least much more: a large picture of Lord Buddha.

The project has been hiccups, at least that was the fight over the mountains of red tape required to get permission to build a jungle which is the normal height limit construction. But at the end of the paperwork completed and construction began in February last year.

Funds come from donations to the massive structure. "This project is large and requires a lot of money. But so far we are managing fine. I am surprised at the amount of assistance which we have received from all who knows about this project. It seems they all want to be part of it," explained Suporn Wanichkul President Mingmongkol Faith 45 Fund, which was formed to build a Giant Buddha.

Ton Sai waterfall : Phuket, Thailand

Ton Sai waterfall is Tepkrasattree District, Talang Division. There is a relatively small waterfall and cool refuge with different types of trees. Pour a large quantity of water during the raining season and located in Khao Phra Thaeo National Park. The jungle, many species of wild animals around the waterfall. The waterfall is designed for relaxation. There is a lot more trees 100 years old. Specifically, a rare species of palm called the governor of the Palm or White Back Palm found on Ton Sai Waterfall Phuket. The waterfall is also different types of birds.

Wat Phra Nang Sang : Phuket, Thailand

Phra Nang Sang Temple is located just before the intersection near Thalang Baan Ta-Kien. It is opposite the entrance to Khao Pra Taew Wildlife Conservation Center. It is said that this old temple was built just after the War of Nine troops during the period of the two heroines of Phuket (Tao-Tao-Tepkasadtree and Srisunthorn). Although others say it was built in the period Pranang-Leud-Khaow (white blood princess).

For me it is the temple that my family is most familiar to us at every special occasion like New Years Day, Songkran, etc. This year, my family has also come here for the anniversary of the death of my grandfather . So I have a chance to take a walk around the temple again. Somewhere, the circumstances of the temple has changed too.

Many new buildings replace a pleasant space to the exclusion of trees from the church that the Department of Fine Arts serves. There is also a new church, it is very elegant and enormous. Historical murals, including the drafting of beauty queens from each day of the week are listed in.

Hmm ... Have you ever heard stories about this temple? As Pranang-Leud-Khaow history or the Thalang treasure map? Let me tell you briefly. Pranang-Leud-Khaow princess was a city on the continent. It was framed and found guilty of serious and sentenced to execution. Before his execution, she asked permission for the pilgrimage time. When she went to Phuket, it decided to build Pranang Blood temple to promote and allow for Buddhism. Once it was executed, his blood has become a white purity and innocence.

Ya Nui Beach : Phuket, Thailand

Ya Nui is located in two of the most beautiful views of Phuket; Phrom Thep and the viewpoint of a large white windmill / fan generators. Ya Nui Beach is small and but the problem completely. Heads in the sharp end of Herm in the sand, which was visited by the soft waves of December to March. However, the beginning of the monsoon season brings with it crashing surf and swimming during these months is not recommended. The lack of small and costly operations of the House floor and in the same esteblished forest in the back of the Ya Nui Beach

At this time of year, who is also a restaurant Ad Hoc. Sand and a beautiful, sweet and children love to collect shells on the beach.

It is the charm Small good beaches, diving, canoeing and fishing. During high season there is the line of lounge chairs for rent (200 baht a group), and the position of rent masks, fins, kayaks and body boards for very reasonable prices.

The island of Koh Noi Keyao is 700 meters in the sea in calm weather and Moore yacht off the coast, and it is possible to paddle to the discovery of coral or visit neighbors Nai Harn. At that time, local fishermen rough rocky promontory rising just courage, or the waves of casting nets.

Surin Beach : Phuket, Thailand

This Surin beach has white sand and turquois water that is very popular for tourists and Thais come to take photographs here, the whole area has high price-hotels and housing which also has a high end restaurants and wine bars, some time Surin beach is known as the Millionaires place in phuket because of that.

At the the beach line of Surin beach also popular for the tourists like to snack on barbecued seafood and enjoy a cool drink and relaxing. The beach is not have much people like Patong beach but not so quiet till you boring.

Surin beach also have the second-oldest golf course, now being developed into a public park.