Big Buddha Phuket
A 45-metre marble Buddha statue with panoramic views over southern Phuket.
Last reviewed August 2026
Luxury attraction
All travellers
$$$ · Luxury
702 km from Bangkok
Flight + taxi transfer · 124 min
Why this place
A 45-metre marble Buddha statue with panoramic views over southern Phuket.
The Big Buddha is one of Phuket's most important and revered landmarks. This massive 45-metre-tall Buddha statue sits atop the Nakkerd Hills, visible from much of southern Phuket. Visitors can enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of the island and the Andaman Sea.
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