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Chalong Temple

is about 8 kms. outside town. Take Vichit Songkram Rd., to the Bypass Rd., and turn left, and drive for

about 10 mins. Wat Chalong will be on your left. This is where stands the cast statue of Luang Por Cham,

who helped the people of Phuket put down the Angyee, or Chinese Coolie, Rebellion in 1876 during the

reign of Rama V. There are also statues of Luang Por Chaung, and Luang Por Gluam. Other monks, who

were abbots of the temple during later times, and who are the objects of respect and recipients of the

offerings by Phuket people generally.

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Uploaded on April 30, 2008
Taken on April 26, 2008