Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in Phuket
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Srisoonthorn Temple
(9 Votes)
Around 5 kilometers north of Heroine’s monument, the reason for stopping by this otherwise obscure temple will become quite clear. Where else are you going to find a giant, 29 meter high golden statue of the Buddha sleeping on a roof? The image is supposed to be a symbol of the Buddha entering Nirvana. Other statues include giants, lions, and considerably smaller Buddhas. The temple was b...Read more -
Rawai Art Village
(7 Votes)
How can an island community that focuses on tourist trade be complete without a Bohemian Arts community? It cannot, which is why this little club of skilled artists set up a collective of galleries in a single place. It's basically like a free museum that you're invited to come and explore. But it's almost certain that you're going to end up buying something. In fact this is probably one of the...Read more