The most important and the largest among the 29 Buddhist temples on the island of Phuket is Wat Chalong, founded in the late XIX century. It is dedicated to two venerable monks, Luang Por Tea and Luang Por Chuang, who, being excellent herbalists have helped many miners during the uprising in the tin mining in 1876. Since 1846 when the church received a royal status, his middle name was Wat Chayyataram.

Perhaps the most important statue in Wat Chalong is the figure According Than Jao Wat, located in the western building. Also in the church are gilded statues of his superiors and revered monks.

The central chedi (stupa) contains the most precious relic: a fragment of bone of the Buddha, so she called Phramahathat Chedi Dzhomthaybaramepragat. Chedi is decorated with paintings telling the story of the formation and enlightenment of Gautama Buddha, as well as its multiple statues in special niches.

On the territory of Wat Chalong is the house-museum of the monk Luang Por tea. Here are his realistic wax figures and other figures venerable monks. The house still preserved antique furniture, bendzharong (Thai five-color porcelain) and the famous reed Luang Por Tea, which is rumored to have magical properties.

Next to the temple is held daily daytime bazaar where you can buy fruits, vegetables, ready meals and much more.