Wat Mongkol Nimit Temple

Wat Mongkol Nimit is one of the most charmingly built temples in Thailand. Its beautiful architecture made it one of the top visited tourist attractions in Thailand. What is even better is that it is just a 45 minutes ride far from Phuket old town. Wat Mongkol Nimit temple is composed of many spectacular and traditional buildings that were built 138 years ago. The temple, however, still has its unique, colourful and picturesque view and what makes it very special is the statue of Buddha that attracts thousands of tourists annually, also the small bell tower and the red golden colonial buildings. This temple tells a lot about the Thai culture, history and heritage.

Wat Mongkol Nimit is also considered the most famous Thai Buddhist temple because of the monks living there. You may be lucky enough to watch them reciting their holy books and scriptures wearing their special orange robes and performing their daily rituals.

The best time to visit Wat Mongkol Nimit is in the early morning, you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the place when it is quiet and serene. It is also a must visit place for the people who like to meditate. It will also be a great experience walking in the garden of the temple as it is not only very relaxing, but also all the ceremonies take place in there like weddings and funerals. Funerals are not considered sad events in the Thai culture. However, they are considered gatherings for friends and relatives to get to meet and share dinner together.