Chalong Bay

Chalong Bay (อ่าวฉลอง Ao Chalong) is on the east coast of Phuket.

Phuket Chalong Bay Halal Travel Guide

Thit is Phuket's principal boat anchorage and the island's largest bay, 11 kilometers south of the town. It is picturesque, but not suitable for swimming. Boats can be chartered to go to some small islands south of Phuket. A number of Halal restaurants dot the road leading to the bay.

The centre of Chalong is the Chalong Circle, a roundabout two-thirds of the way from Phuket town to Rawai. Five roads converge here. From here:

• head south to Rawai on Route 4024
• head west to Kata/Karon on Route 4028
• NNW to Patong on Chao Fah Tawan Tok Rd
• NNE to Phuket town on Chao Fah Tawan Ok Rd
• east to the Chalong Pier on Sunrise Road, less than 1 kilometers in length.

How to travel to Phuket Chalong Bay

Numerous boats sail out from Chalong to nearby islands, including Ko Hae (Coral Island), Ko Racha, (Ko Raya) and more.

How to get around In Phuket Chalong Bay

Do yourself a favour and rent and learn to ride a motorbike if you're staying in the area for more than a day or so. Otherwise various types of taxis are your best option, but they're not easy to find. Make sure your travel insurance covers bikes.

What to see in Phuket Chalong Bay

• Big Buddha | Huge white marble Buddha image visible from much of the island. 45 m tall and nearly as wide, it's one of the larger seated Buddhas in Thailand, if not the world. Seated on the highest point on the island it commands spectacular views and is accessible via a fun 6 kilometers drive up the mountain.

• Wat Chalong - วัดฉลองหรือวัดไชยธาราราม | A beautiful Buddhist temple between Chalong and Phuket town. Thit is where stands the cast statue of Luang Pho Cham, who helped the people of Phuket put down the Angyee, or Chinese Coolie Rebellion, in 1876 during the reign of Rama V. There are also statues of Luang Pho Chuang, and Luang Pho Cham, abbots of the temple during later times.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Phuket Chalong Bay

As the main boat harbour for Phuket Island, many diving companies have now relocated here from other areas. Most of Phuket's speed boat, fishing boats, snorkelling companies, and yacht charters are also located here. Destinations include Coral Island, Phi Phi Island, and Ko Racha for day trips, snorkelling, diving, and deep sea fishing.

Chalong has a shooting range, elephant rides, go kart track, paint ball, and horse riding. One "must-do" is to drive up to the famous Big Buddha which overlooks Phuket town, Chalong Bay, numerous islands. On a clear day even Phi Phi Island, 60 kilometers distant, can be seen.

Study in Phuket Chalong Bay

Chalong and Rawai especially is home to almost a dozen muay Thai gyms. If you're interested in a one day lesson or a six month training stint, it's a good place to look. Two gyms below, but there are at least half a dozen more within a 4 kilometers radius.

• Suwit Muay (Thai) Camp | Somewhat smaller and cosier gym, very family feel. The gym can host about 40-50 students. Trainers are solid, all of the direct training is 1 on 1. The place is very affordable relative to many gyms and has a lot of perks including a private swimming pool, and a muay (Thai) stadium that hosts weekly matches which students can watch for free. In-camp restaurant is very good and affordable. Motorbike rentals are also available to students.

• Tiger Muay (Thai) | Much larger gym, caters more heavily to Foreigners. Facility is massive and very new.

Shopping in Phuket Chalong Bay

In Chalong it's feasible to buy scuba equipment at wholesale prices if you're a registered (Thai) company. Diving professionals will get good deals on equipment from the local distributors. Scuba and freediving day trips to the islands, and fishing trips and boat charters are available.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Phuket Chalong Bay

Chalong has just about every type of restaurant. Delicious and affordable local (Thai) Food is available as well as Italian, Mexican, burgers, Indian, fish and chips, MK hot pot and Kentucky Fried Chicken and fresh bakeries. The area features some of the very best (Thai) seafood waterfront restaurants.

Most of the better places to get food are local spots. They tend to be cheaper and better than anything geared towards Westerners. However and there are several affordable guest house/restaurants along Ta Lat Road just off Route 4021.

• Mr. India - Best Indian food in Phuket. Patak Road, going towards the Chalong Pier.

• Sabai Sabai Restaurant and Cooking School - Sabai Sabai | Sabai Sabai has traditional (Thai) dishes and some favorites like the roast duck pancakes and the best Burgers on the island. Ton and the owner, used to work as a chef in the UK before coming back to Thailand, where she now runs this very friendly and welcoming restaurant that has become a favorite with the local expats.

• Tony's Place | Open-air restaurant that gets very busy due to the large number of muay (Thai) gyms in the area. Prices are affordable and the (Thai) Food is better than the International food.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Phuket Chalong Bay

Hotels and Resorts are mostly a stepping-stone for heading elsewhere, lodging in Chalong ranges from 850 Baht to luxury resorts. Chalong is a very good spot to stay before going diving or out on the water as it is only a short walk to the boats instead of travelling from the better known tourist areas up to one hour away.

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