Building Phuket’s Big Buddha began about 10 years ago as a labor of love and will cost roughly 30 Million Baht ($850, 000) when it’s completed. Now, ten years later, it has become a revered monument by both locals and tourists. More than 1,000 people make the 6km trek up the mountain every day to see the huge Buddha that’s still under construction. It is taking so long because of its scope, as well as the fact that it is being funded by donations alone.
Month: December 2015
PLACES
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My Top 10 Phuket Thailand for First Time Visitors
Snorkeling in Koh Phi Phi is a great place for the first time snorkeler. With its crystal waters and incredible scenery, a snorkeling trip in this part of Thailand allows you to gaze on strikingly beautiful corals and prismatic schools of fish.
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The Big Buddha at Phuket’s Wat Chalong Temple
The first time I caught sight of the Big Buddha through one of the marbled windows at Wat Chalong Temple, its sheer enormity left me in awe. Its imposing presence dominated the landscape, living up to its name in every aspect. Set against the serene backdrop of the temple, the…
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Air Asia Flying to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The seats are tight for a two-hour flight let alone a 6 and half hour one. I am trying to type sideways because my husband’s broad chest will not allow me to sit and type facing the cockpit. We have no choice. The seats are way too close for comfort. They were constructed to fit the most passengers possible on this huge plane. And there are a lot of folks on this A330 Airbus to Kuala Lumpur, 377 of us to be precise.