[2025 Phuket Attraction] Travel Guide for Ko Sire (Updated Mar)

Wat Ban Ko Sire, Wat Khao Ko Sire or Wat Ko Sire was established on 17 June 2005 and received the royal charter of the boundary on 9 August 2010. It was built by Luang Pho Supha Kantasilo with support from devotees. The highlight of the temple is the chapel enshrining the reclining Buddha on the peak of Ko Sire and the replica of Phra That In Kew, which is enshrined in the ordination hall. It is a large golden stone 5.5 meters high, built by Mon craftsmen and donated by the villagers. There was a ceremony to invite the Naga to protect and guard it in early May 2016. Phra That In Kew is also considered a sacred object that the Burmese people respect and worship. It is the sacred Buddha image for those born in the year of the dog. The temple also has a Buddha image in Burmese attire.

I believe everyone is familiar with Starbucks. But if you want to sip Starbucks and enjoy the sea view, you should come to Phuket! Starbucks Phuket is located on top of Sirae Phuket Hotel. To get there, you have to use the hotel's car. We have to buy a cash voucher downstairs to pay for the coffee upstairs. The way up is quite steep! But the atmosphere upstairs is beautiful. The sea is very clear. The menu up here is basic. Those who like to order customized like us may get annoyed. But overall, it's worth it in exchange for the view. #PhuketTravel

There is a hidden matcha a bar in Phuket town. Named Umai teahouse . Serving premium quality Macha tea from Japan and dessert. The vibe is good overall. Quiet. Relax . Beautiful. #phukettown #matcha

#songkran2024 A euphoric, magnificient view opens up before your amazed eyes as you climb up the top of the hill where Wat Ko Siray stands. The gorgeous, spectaculous panorama and red-yellow-golden splendour of the temple compete in attracting your insatiable attention. You are so much enchanted that your eager and lively perception wanders in divine ambiguity between spiritual indulgence of the temple and marvelling at the surrounding beauty. After a while, а bright abundance of impressions get softly fused into the peaceful flowing of mind-and-soul elevation. The Wat Ko Siray temple complex consists of the two levels. А Pagoda and the monks' cells are at the foot of the hill. The temple and the gallery with Buddhas are on the top of the hill. The Siamese trees with yellow flowers, the pink bushes of bougainvillea and oleander thrive beutifully around. A winding road, lined with palms, dipterocarpus and tualang trees towering high up in the sky, leads to the top. In the gallery there are about fifteen seated and standing Buddhas shining with pearl-and-velvet gold. On the pre-temple altar there is the sacred inscription: Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammasambuddhassa. It means: Honour to the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the fully Enlightened One. There is also one more sutra meaning: Our pride and lust are the most severe hindrances. The Indian rose tree hangs beautifully over the altar platform. The reclining Buddha, great and enormous, big and huge, spreads calm, peacefulness and bliss around. Your soul gets filled with tranquil harmony. A spirit of rejoycement hovers above the temple, hill and the island. The revelation coming on you sharpens your mind and strengthens your body. . .

Address - Place name is called "ตูนก๋วยเตี๋ยวต้มยำ,เย็นตาโฟ บ้านนอก". Unfortunately as the place caters for locals predominantly, there is no English sign. However, google this in maps and you'll find the place. It's located somewhere in Koh Sire, near Hotel Tide and Westin. Ambiance/Facilities - Laid back, with the food being the star here. Highlights - The star here has got to be the beef noodles (pictured), though they do serve a sumptuous variety of Thai foods with Malaysian influences. Eg Rice with Stew Curry, Yen Ta Fo. There is also a drinks stall selling traditional Thai beverages (eg Thai Milk Tea). Avg. Price per Person - Less than US$3-4 per person on average, including drink and appetiser/dessert. Rating - 4.5/5! #newyearadventure #tripblazers #foodie