San Chao Tha Ruea — Attraction in Si Sunthon

If you go in or out of Phuket town using Thepkrasattri Road (Phuket’s main artery) you will notice an elegant Taoist Shrine located near the Heroines’ Monument. This is Tha Rua Shrine, the fourth-oldest on the island. Once a tiny shrine it has now relocated to a much bigger plot of land right near the original site and features many striking carved dragons, traditional Chinese paintings plus an outstanding red-gold-and-green colour theme. In the center of the front terrace stands a huge brass container with dragon motifs. This container, brought all the way from China, is used for incense burning. Inside the hall you’ll find Kwan Yin statues (the Goddess of Mercy) of various sizes as well as traditional Taoist deities. This shrine complex consists of the shrine itself as its centre point, a spacious car park and in the future it will have a large kitchen, a garden and more. The Tha Rua Shrine is no doubt the largest and probably the best-looking shrine in Phuket. So far the project has cost about 40 million baht since the start of the restoration in 2002 and is funded purely by donations. If it is possible, avoid wearing black clothes when visiting any Chinese shrine/temple in Phuket. While white is the most auspicious colour, any colour than black will do. This is a good photo opportunity. Opening Hours: Daily 06:00 – 18:00. Opening hours are extended on special days including during the popular Vegetarian Festival when the shrine opens its gates 24 hours a day. Location: Thepkrasattri Road, not far from the Heroines’ Monument. Please like if you feel this review helpful to...

This temple is very different from the typical ones that can be found on the island. A majestic, beautiful building is located on one of the main, busy roads of the island.

The stairs to the temple are framed by very beautiful dragons. The arch under which you will have to pass is amazing and attracts attention.

The temple building itself has very interesting and unusual frescoes from Chinese culture. On the roof of the building there are also beautiful dragons guarding a mysterious pearl. In the evening, when the lights are turned on, the temple is transformed and begins to look mysterious and mystical!

This temple is definitely worth visiting. There is wonderful energy here, very pleasant staff and everything around looks mysterious and very interesting.

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A multitude of dragons atop the roof, under the eaves, and along the staircase guard this shrine. Inside on the left is a huge number of Chinese gods, while on the right is a Buddha, Guanyin, and other members of the Buddhist family. The door to the small central shrine was locked...