One sensation of Phuket is the Big Buddha. Build up from white marble the statue is rising up to 45 m high and 25 m wide into the sky. It is visible from almost every point of the Thai island. A must-see for every tourist – that is why the Big Buddha is your first stop in the south of Phuket. You will reach him at about 3 p.m. and enjoy the best view over Phuket. (From Khao Lak hotel it gonna take around 2 - 3 hours to first stop)
BIG BUDDHA CLOSE
FYI! Start 10-Sep-24 due to potential landslide risks on the way to the Big Buddha and they are closed for temporary We will visit Chalong Temple instead. This change will remain in effect until further notice.
Then, around 1 hour later, you will arrive at the weekend market. Its official name is Naka Market. It is the biggest one in Phuket. Some people say it equals a hidden treasure full of shopping opportunities and culinary delights. Here you will find a wide range of souvenirs, clothing, shoes, bags and DVDs.
And if all that shopping has made you hungry? Then you should taste and gourmandize yourself through the numerous Thai delicacies that Naka Market has to offer.
Experience a lively and fascinating day in Naka Market until 20.00 p.m. and you head back to Khao Lak at around 22.00 p.m.