Kathu Trip Overview
Explore Phuket’s natural beauty and culture on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit top attractions like the massive Big Buddha statue and sacred Wat Chalong temple. Visit a cashew nut factory, stop for photos at Windmill Viewpoint, check out picturesque beaches—and learn all about Phuket from an informative local guide as you go.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Kathu, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kathu, Phuket, Thailand
Explore Phuket’s natural beauty and culture on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit top attractions like the massive Big Buddha statue and sacred Wat Chalong temple. Visit a cashew nut factory, stop for photos at Windmill Viewpoint, check out picturesque beaches—and learn all about Phuket from an informative local guide as you go.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong), 70 Moo 6 Chao Fah Tawan Tok Road, Chalong, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000 Thailand
We start our visit to the most beautiful and renowned monastery in Phuket, Wat Chalong. It consecrates the dormant statues of monk-hero Luang Pho Chaem and his assistant Luang Pho Chuang, both of whom were greatly revered by local people because of their roles in the 1876 mineral rebellion.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Big Buddha Phuket, Soi Yot Sane 1, Chaofa West Road, Chalong, Phuket Town, Phuket 83100 Thailand
Then we visit Big Buddha Phuket, a 45-metre-tall white marble statue visible from anywhere in Phuket’s southern part. Probably it’s a “Must see in Phuket” for most of the tourist’s, and for good reason. The sights are breath-taking from up there. The statue is built with a donation from people and is still under construction.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Kata Beach, Kata Beach, Karon, Phuket
Possibly Phuket’s most beautiful beach, Kata beach is a 1.5 km long paradise waiting for people to come and fall in love. White beaches, transparent oceans, tropical trees and constant events render Kata beach so distinctive.
Pass By: Patong Beach, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83000 Thailand
Patong Beach is probably the busiest 2.5 km offshore of Phuket. Easily the island’s most popular area, it is home to seemingly endless hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and attractions. In Patong, there is never any excuse to get bored! The town is especially renowned for its nightlife based around the popular Soi Bangla.
Stop At: Cashew Nut Factory, 4233, Chalong, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000 Thailand
For cashew nut lovers, a tour of a cashew nut factory in Phuket is a must. The Cashew nut is native produce cultivated in Phuket and other Southern Thailand provinces and is relatively cheap here.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phuket, Phuket
Before we wrap up our trip, we will visit some of the famous Jewelry & Pearl factory in Phuket. We will also visit some Souvenir & Handicraft shops for you to do your shopping.
Duration: 2 hours
