Thailand: The half-buried golden Buddha statue of Wat Phra Thong in Thalang, Phuket, one of the most visited temples on the island. The Buddhist temple of Wat Phra Thong, the 'Temple of the Golden Buddha' can be found in the Thalang District of Phuket Island. This unusual temple is named for the golden (or gilded) Buddha image that is buried within the temple precincts so that only the head and shoulders are visible above ground.