There are a few places that should definitely be on your itinerary if you are ever visiting Phuket. Enjoy the crispy warm sun on a white sandy beach, savour some mouth-watering delicacies and get a whiff of the electrifying nightlife. Then there are spectacular religious sites that locals and visitors head to in order to experience a peaceful moment. One such famous sacred site of worship is the Jui Tui Shrine.
Highlights
Otherwise known as Jui Tui Bo Geng, the Jui Tui Shrine celebrates the Chinese god of artists, Tean Hu Huan Soy. Renowned for housing statues of Chinese gods, the shrine comprises a spectacular and ornate series of buildings.
The Largest Vegetarian Festival
Welcoming many a Chinese and Thai devotee, the largest vegetarian festival is held annually with the participation of the popular Chinese Opera Troupe. The festival includes exciting elements such as fire-walking, spiritual meditation and warding off negative energy by bathing in oil which awe locals and tourists based at the many nearby hotels, resorts and Phuket luxury villas in Thailand.
Reaching Jui Tui Shrine
Located near Ranong Road by the Jui Tui intersection, the Jui Tui Shrine is found next to the Pud Jow Shrine in Old Phuket Town. Those based at a relatively close by accommodation provider such as Kata Rocks can easily reach the shrine without a hassle.
Architecture of the Shrine
The calming aroma of incense clouds the adorned interiors of the shrine where you will find religiously significant ornaments guarded by carved dogs and dragons. The three main altars are painted with various Chinese deities and are sacred areas where devotees kneel and pray.
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