We used a driver to get here. Very long and steep approach to the car park .Be aware of modesty dress code , knees covered, wearing a sarong or trousers. The Big Buddha is very impressive and views great over surrounding area. Lots of information about Buddhism and famous Buddhists. Well worth a visit,allow an hour plus. On drive back down you will pass an attraction where elephants are tethered and rides etc offered, leave you to make your own mind up about that.

Really beautiful with absolutely stunning views. It has a very calm and spiritual feeling to it. As mentioned in other reviews, there are a lot of steps to the top but well worth the effort. Even the small children in our group managed to make it up there so not too challenging. We took a taxi as it's a very, very steep and winding road. We probably spent about 1.5 hours & our driver was happy to wait for us. Definitely worth a visit.

A must-see place if you go to Phuket I was there for about an hour I took a Grab taxi from Patong. It's on top of a mountain, so I asked the taxi I took to go there to wait until I got back. It seems like it's hard to catch a taxi up there... It might be better to go on a tour... Admission is free, but you just need to be careful about what you wear.

the Big Buddha is located on top of a steep hill, it is advisable to drive up but we do note that there are some who prefer to hike up. You need to be modestly dressed, there are shawls or cloths to rent/wear to cover yourself if they think you're inappropriately dressed. The whole place still look like work-in-progress. there are many panels discussing the benefit of meditation. You can get monks blessing here, join the queue. it is a great view point to see the Adaman Sea and its surrounding.

I was there at around 5pm in high season and it was still pretty busy. It is probably much quieter and better early, also because the Buddha then sees the sun from the front. It is rightly number 1 on Phuket.

Easy to access, free admission, beautiful site. Lots of great information about the Buddha and the faith. Beautiful views of Phuket from the top and lots of cab options to get there and back so a tour is not necessary.

High up on a hill & seen from miles, this Big Buddha is reached via, a very steeply climbing road, through jungle vegetation. A very imposing Buddha reached by a few steps - luckily not too many to climb in the heat! Made of cut marble mosaic pieces, you can see the worked marble ready for any restoration. You can walk all around seeing various other statues, including a golden Buddha. Ribbons & golden prayers hang on trees & fences - you can write one too! Wonderful views across Phuket from all around. Make sure you cover legs & shoulders, otherwise will need to purchase a shawl/sarong on entry!

We visited in the evening. The parking was almost full. The views were beautiful. The Big Buddha, Phuket is huge. We donated money to help to build the Big Buddha, Phuket. A must while in Phuket.

Family of 5, we took a cab from Karon beach hotel here. Driver stayed and waited for us for an hour and took us back. Very good way to do it. The site is easy to walk and visit. Great views from the top of Kata Beach area and also Karon Beach . There are lots of things to see up top, great photo ops and of course the amazing Buddha! This is a massive Buddha and in such a spectacular place! We got some great photos, learned something and saw some monkeys which granddaughter liked! An hour is about exactly right to see this site and free entry! Lots of places to buy stuff up here and all very reasonably priced. About a 30-40 minute cab ride each way from north end of Karon Beach. Was about 2.5 hours, cab driver was great and waited for us, only 1000 baht for that service was great.

If you go on your own, you can park your car or bike free of charge. The entrance is also free but be aware, specially in hot season, that you have to dress properly as you are in a religious spot. Women cannot wear shorts or show her backs. There are some shops where you can buy drinks, snacks or a souvenir. Prices are not expensive After visiting the Big Buddha, when go down to the exit, you can find monks and donate some money for them; for instance, me and my son donated 100 thai baht each and the monks gave us a rope bracelet. Finally, its quite easy to see monkeys in the forest around the Big Buddha and at the car park. Dont play with them as the can bite you