Chalong, Phuket

Chalong (, ) is a sub-district ("tambon") in the southern portion of Phuket Province, Thailand. It is one of eight sub-districts in the capital district ("amphoe mueang") Mueang Phuket.
Sights.
The most important of the 29 Buddhist temples on Phuket is Wat Chalong (วัดฉลอง, วัดไชยธาราราม). It is dedicated to two monks, Luang Pho Chaem (หลวงพ่อแช่ม) and Luang Pho Chuang (หลวงพ่อช่วง), who with their knowledge of herbal medicine helped the injured of a tin miners rebellion in 1876.
Geography.
Neighboring "tambons" are (from south clockwise) Rawai, Karon, Patong, and Kathu of Kathu District and Wichit. To the southeast is Chalong Bay, with one of touristy beaches of the island.
Administration.
The "tambon" is administered by a tambon administrative organization (TAO) created in 1995. It is divided into 10 villages ("muban").