Wat Chalong is the most famous and sacred temple in Phuket as it was the residence of a respected monk Luang Po Cham, who took part in helping people during the Chinese Coolie Rebellion in 1876 during the reign of King Rama V. The statue of Luang Po chaem is now enshrined at the main hall , together with statues of Luang Po Chuang and Luang Po Kluem, other revered monks who resided at the temple in later years. Locals and visitors usually visit the temple to make vows and will return to burn firecrackers when the wishes become true.
