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Phuket Big Buddha

Karon, Phuket, Thailand
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Ranked #3 of 3 attractions in Karon
Type: Religious Sites
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Labrador, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

We did not do a tour but caught a taxi $1000bhat. Driver was an ex tour guide so told us lots of interesting facts. Great views from here. Still building by donations Buddha but worth a look.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful lookout at the top of mountain, quaint little eateries all up the hillside. Very good food locals friendly, and the Buddha is spectacular, still busy building but so worth the trip, so much to see.

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Perth, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The overall experience of this tour was great. It would have been nice for someone to tell us some history about the temples and big buddha. The elephant ride was great! They take a professional photo for you and they also take some on your own camera too!

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I had read reviews on Big Bhudda so thought whilst staying in Karon Beach that we would take a look. Picked up one of the taxis on the side of the road and after a 30min journey we arrived. Lots of people hire bikes/quads but I like my comfort & a/c so opted for a car. The views from the... More

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Rosario, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Phuket Big Buddha is the highest point in the whole of Phuket. My friends and I were there for 4 hours in May 2012. Besides us there were a lot of people. We saw the lights of the night Phuket. We waited for the tsunami but nothing happened. Someone organized the free distribution of food and water.

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Muswellbrook, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I hired a taxi for a few hours to visit the sights of Phuket and one of the places Mr Jack took me was the Big Buddha. There was work happening on the statue but that didn't detract from the experience. It is a very spiritual place and even the animals are relaxed. If you are looking for souvenirs this... More

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Patong, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I really enjoyed the day I visited the Big Buddha, and not just because I had a Thai girl about my age come out with me to be my tour guide. Coming from Patong Beach, I'd hired a scooter and we made our way across Phuket, passing elephant-feeding and trekking attractions on our way up the mountain road to the... More

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Adelaide
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

An awesome very spiritual experience. Still a work in progress. Terrific views to be had of the surrounding areas if the weather is clear.

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Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

this is a very big statue. was so great, you can see the statue from karon beach. at 2011 i have visit this also. and now in 2013 i visit it again. and it's still in progress

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

I'm not the type of person who goes on ATV (quad bike) adventure, but I would highly recommend this experience. We worked through safety, and then did about 10min of test driving, and off we went. First half of the drive is up the mountain to big Buddha. Piece full and beautiful, grean and lushious vegitation. and you can forget... More

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