About 7km north of the Heroines Monument, Phuket’s ‘Temple of the Golden Buddha’ is half buried, so only the head and shoulders are visible. According to legend, those who have tried to excavate the image have become very ill or encountered serious accidents. The temple is particularly revered by Thai-Chinese, who believe the image hails from China. During Chinese New Year, pilgrims descend from Phang-Nga, Takua Pa and Krabi. Also here are a crematorium and a historical museum .
