Phuket is a picturesque getaway with many natural attractions. You can easily find Phuket tours to suit your needs and interests. Here are some places which you might want to check out while you are in Phuket sight seeing. The Two Heroines Monument in Amphoe Thalang, is the most famous monument in Phuket. It is the memorial statue of Thao Thepkasattri and Thao Sisunthon, who lead the islanders in 1785 to fight off Burmese invaders.

Thalang National Museum which is located near the monument has exhibitions of olden days in Phuket, ancient artefacts found on the coastal line and is open everyday except for national holidays. There is a 30 baht entrance fee. With Buddhism as the national religion, there is a plethora of Buddhist temples which you can visit while you are in Phuket sightseeing.

But the Big Buddha of Phuket or “Mingmongkol Buddha” is one you should not miss. Placed in a sitting posture, the statue overlooks Chalong bay and is 45 metres high and 25 metres wide. It is covered with white marble tiles from Myanmar to symbolize the purity of Buddha. It is not only the largest statue of Buddha in Phuket but has the honor of being the largest white marble Buddha statue in the world. Around this statue is also a 7 hectare Buddhist garden designed as a place for meditation, relaxation and peace. Do remember that when visiting a Buddhist temple, proper attire must be worn and shoes must be removed when entering the temples.