once youve seen one you seen em all the shops around here were very expensive and there is constant hassle More

Big Buddha Temple is easily seen - a huge ornate figure of Buddah towers over the landscape. Lots of ornate shrines steps and figures are dotted around the base and the sound of bells ring out periodically. Very touristy with many shops selling trinkets surround the area. More

He is pretty impressive and there were a few different things going on around him that were a bit different. Worth a look! More

Respect the traditions. Enjoy yourself and take loads of pics. Try the Namung Safari tour, they are the best all inclusive all day package. More

I have no idea how they build something like this but it is incredible to see! Beautiful buildings and friendly people. More

Make sure you get your Thai Baht as money changer is outside of this area. Shopping here is worth a short browse through. Some lovely shops selling better quality buddha statues. Did not walk up to the Big Buddha as was too hot to climb the stairs - you get a better view of the entire Buddha from below anyway. More

Saw this as part of an island tour (easily done in a day - get hotel to arrange for you) More

when in chaweng i ask a taxi driver to take me to a temple i could see from my room but he took me to big buddah by mistake so i thought i am hear now and what a great unexspected bonus it was great to walk up the steps not many of them great views out to see and... More

We had gone in the last week of April and Man it was really very hot! Still worth the heat and the stairs. The views from the top are amazing! There are many shops at the base of Big Buddha, selling clothes, souvenirs and food. There are also 2 temples at the base and the place is very colorful and... More