Phuket Big Buddha

The 45 metre (147 feet) tall marble Buddha sits on one of the highest peaks at Khao Nakkerd Hill. Visible from most places in the south of the island, the Big Buddha has become an important religious symbol for Buddhists on the island as well a great tourist attraction with an amazing 360 degree view of the south of Phuket.

Construction began in 2004 and has been funded entirely through donations. As of 2012 the Buddha statue itself is completed although the huge base which will include a giant marbled lotus leaf are still under construction. At the base of the Big Buddha is a hall which a display showing the history of the project as well as donation boxes.