Place to visit
Wat Chalong, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Wat Chalong is a Buddhist temple in Phuket Province, Thailand. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is November to February. There are about 12 h 27 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Buddhist temple in Phuket Province, Thailand · Temples
- Where
- Thailand · ถนนเจ้าฟ้าตะวันตก, 83000, ภูเก็ต
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- HKT Phuket, 30 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 7.84625, 98.3371
What it is and where
Wat Chalong is a Buddhist temple in Phuket Province, Thailand. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Here stands the cast statue of Luang Pho Cham, who helped the people of Phuket put down the Angyee, or Chinese Coolie Rebellion, in 1876 during the reign of Rama V. (Source: Wikipedia)
It is in Phuket, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 5.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 7.84625, 98.3371; the nearest main airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT, Phuket), 30 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples places in Thailand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Wat Chalong is November to February.
- JanBest time11:35
- FebBest time11:45
- MarPossible11:57
- AprBetter not12:10
- MayPossible12:21
- JunPossible12:27
- JulPossible12:25
- AugPossible12:15
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:49
- NovBest time11:38
- DecBest time11:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 27 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Phuket Big BuddhaBuddha statue in Phuket province, Thailand3.4 km
- Wine connectionWinery5.0 km
- Karon BeachBeach on Phuket/Thailand5.0 km
- Chalong BayBay in Chalong, Thailand5.0 km
- Hat KataBeach on Phuket island, Thailand5.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: Temples
- Wat Phra Kaew: Royal temple complex in Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Arun: Buddhist temple in central Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Pho: Buddhist temple in central Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Benchamabophit: Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand
- Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai province, Thailand
- Erawan Shrine: shrine Dedicated to Brahma in Bangkok
Every Thailand place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wat Chalong?
It is a Buddhist temple in Phuket Province, Thailand. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Wat Chalong?
November to February. There are about 12 h 27 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Wat Chalong?
The nearest main airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT), 30 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Phuket Big Buddha, Wine connection, Karon Beach. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
Keep reading
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