Chalong Temple (Wat Cha Long) is about
8 kilometers outside Phuket Town. Take Vichit Songkram
Rd. and turn left, and drive for about 10 minutes. Chalong
Temple 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 Ahngyee, or Chinese Coolie, Rebellion
in 1876 during the reign of Rama V. There are also statues
of Luang Poh Chaung, and Luang Poh Gluam, other monks,
who were abbots of the temple during later times, and
who are the object of respect and recipients of offerings
by Phuket people generally.
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