Big Buddha is a giant statue of Buddha encased in Burmese alabaster that towers over Phuket from the peak of Mount Nagakerd. Construction on Big Buddha began in 2007, and Phuketians are proud of ...

The Big Buddha statue, formally known as “Phra Puttamingmongkol Akenakkiri,” is a 45-meter (148 feet) tall statue located on the Nakkerd Hills, offering a panoramic view of the island of Phuket.

Recently, travelers to Phuket were recently greeted at its airport by a mural of the island's attractions, such as the Chaithararam Temple, the Big Buddha Phuket and Phuket Old Town.