[2025 Phuket Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Khao Rang Samakkhitham (Updated Mar)

Wat Khao Rang, also known as Sumnak Song Khao Rang or Wat Khao Rang Samakkhitham, is a temple on the slope of the popular Khao Rang (Rang Hill) in Phuket. This is where you can discover a large golden sitting Buddha, which was the first of its kind on the island.

#traveldiaries The full name of the monastery is Khao Ran Samek Khitam. It is one of the famous monasteries in Phuket. After the Phra Phuttha Pagoda, it is a temple with a large reclining Buddha statue. It is known as the monastery where the Golden Seated Buddha is located because of the offering of golden robes Luang Pho Chaem, who is a sitting monk, is one of the most revered monks of Phuket, as well as a long-lived monk with great power and influence. The unique feature of the monastery is that it is located on Khao Rang Hill, where you can see Phuket from all four sides. Therefore, if you come to the monastery, you will be able to fully enjoy the scenery of Phuket. #100waysoftravel #traveldiaries #historicallandmarks

#songkran2024 Beautiful once you get up those stairs! Like all temples here , you must take off your shoes to go up the separate steps to the Buddha and the tiles were quite hot so you have to hop around from shade to shade. Don’t miss going in the worship room underneath the Buddha through small doors , it’s so pretty and peaceful . I was literally the only person there yesterday afternoon. I’m travelling solo so I have ‘Grab app’ so I can get easily from place to place (on your phone similar to Uber) with cabs and mopeds which I take everywhere , the guys all come with spare helmet for you and zip you around … a 20 min journey usually costs about 130 bhat (less than £3) cabs are safe and cheap on this app too so I recommend that so you can get the most out of your day without long hot uphill walks .

Mueang Phuket, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand Each time I book a driver to your around Phuket, I will definitely visit the temples in Phuket. This is the first time I visited the Wat Khao Rang temple in Phuket. The place is not as big as other temples, but it has several Buddha statues. The temple isn't as crowded as other temples probably because the temple is well known to the locals only. I only managed to discover this temple online. The driver has difficulty locating the temple. I took 20 minutes to tour around the temple. I love how grand the big Buddha is. Do book a driver to come here as the area seems deserted and not much cars or even taxi comes here. #bucketlistreboot