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Wat Sri Sunthon Phuket: Hidden colorful temple with a giant reclining Tuesday Buddha on the roof, parking and a quiet stop near the airport
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Wat Sri Sunthon (Wat Lipon), Phuket — a tucked-away stop reviewers actually recommend
Quick take: reviewers call this a small, attractive temple tucked off a main road in Thalang on Thepkasathri Road, noted by locals and visitors alike for being easy to drop into while traveling around northern Phuket. Google shows a 4.5/5 average from 290 reviews, which matches the consistent positive tone in visitor reports.
What will you actually see on site?
Visitors consistently describe a large golden reclining Buddha occupying the top of the wat’s central building, reported by one reviewer as 29 metres high. Around the compound there are nine smaller Buddha figures shown in different positions and arranged facing the entrance. Reviewers also point out non-Buddha mythological figures, including large giants and lions, positioned as guardian statuary around the grounds.
How do people experience their visit?
Multiple guests say the atmosphere is quiet with few people present, and families noted children enjoyed the reclining statue. Several reviews emphasize that most of the visit is an outdoor, walk-around experience rather than an extended interior tour.
Practical logistics and on-the-ground tips from reviews
- Entry and parking: Entry is reported as free and there is a parking lot directly in front of the temple; reviewers describe the parking as free as well.
- Interior access: at least one visitor found the inner door closed and could not enter the adjacent temple building, so plan for the possibility that interior areas may be inaccessible during your visit.
- How to reach the rooftop statue: reviewers note stairs to reach the reclining Buddha are located at the back or on the right side of the main building.
Accessibility facts reviewers didn’t need to guess
Support data attached to visitor information confirms wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and restroom facilities are available at the site, which matches the practical ease-of-access described by multiple guests.
Where it sits on the map and who notices it
Reviewers place the temple in Thalang, approximately 14.5 km north of Phuket Town and about 5 km north of the Phuket Heroine’s Monument, located on the left-hand side of Thepkasathri Road. Several reviewers said the wat sits right beside a busy thoroughfare used by drivers heading to the airport and Sarasin Bridge, which means many locals drive past without stopping.
Is this worth your time? Who should stop here?
If you’re on a short route around northern Phuket or heading to the airport, reviewers recommend this as an interesting quick detour, especially for people curious about the weekday-Buddha system; the reclining Buddha here is identified by visitors as the Tuesday Buddha, which holds meaning for those born on that day. The site repeatedly shows up in reviews as suitable for a brief visit rather than a long pilgrimage.
Final investigator assessment
Reviewers paint Wat Sri Sunthon as a brief, low-effort cultural stop with a striking rooftop reclining Buddha and an assortment of traditional statuary; expect an exterior-focused visit, free parking, and a calm atmosphere. If you plan to step inside buildings, allow for the possibility that doors might be closed and time your visit accordingly.
Actionable checklist from guest reports: arrive by car (front parking lot), expect free entry, use the stairs at the back/right to view the rooftop reclining Buddha, and be prepared for the interior to be closed on some visits.
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