Wat Doi Thep Nimit Monastery

Doi Thepnimit Phuket is a Buddhist monastery with a spectacular view of Patong Beach. From the shore, you can see its famous white pagoda. Doi Thepnimit is exquisitely decorated Thai temple with a stunning vista that is well worth a visit on your way into or out of Patong Beach. Take a moment to study the artistry, since all of the sculptures and carvings are exquisite. You will regularly see monks and nuns meditating or washing the temple grounds, so be sure to dress and act accordingly.

To get here, you will need to drive to a small road on the top of Patong Hill. This road is located near a Chinese temple famously known for "where people honk 3 times for good luck". The road can be steep at places so exercise caution. Parking is available near the Monastery.

Buddha statues across Asia are representative of the teachings and travels of Gautama Buddha. Each statue features common physical attributes, poses, and postures that define its purpose and meaning. The four postures of the Buddha are reclining, sitting, standing, and walking. The most common of these is the seated Buddha.

The reclining Buddha is in the final stage of earthly life, before reaching nirvana-after-death.

The sitting Buddha is often teaching or meditating, though more can be learned from the mudras, or hand positions.

The standing Buddha is rising to teach after reaching nirvana.

The walking Buddha is either beginning his journey toward enlightenment or returning from teaching a sermon.