Wat Chalong
Phukets most popular and famous temple, Wat Chai Tararam,
or Wat Chalong, was built in 1837. Located approximately 8 kilometers
from the city, the temple houses the famous Luang Po Cham, a monk
who helped the locals fight the Ang Yi rebellion during the reign
of King Rama V (in 1876). A recent addition to the temple is a 61.4-meter
high chedi containing the Phra Borom Sareerikatat relic, a piece of
the Lord Buddha's bones brought over from Sri Lanka. The chedi is
a mixture of southern, central and northeastern architectural styles
and is the first in this region to house the holy Buddha's relic. |
