Joanna James
The outstanding array of beaches, an ancient town with age-old charm and iconic cultural sites are some features enticing visitors to Phuket Island. Being well connected to the mainland and having its own airport make them come in numbers. Find a few of the best ones worth a visit on your holiday.
Phuket Province's capital, Phuket City, has a rich history from the thriving tin mining days. Enjoy a few hours strolling down the many streets of this old historical town lined with colourful colonial mansions and townhouses. Most visitors from Phuket holiday resorts also visit the brightly painted shops to pick a few local handicraft items and capture images of this historical city.
This tiny island is famous as the James Bond movie, Man with a golden gun was shot here. It lies in the spectacular Phang Nga Bay which is blessed with limestone formations jutting out vertically from the crystal-clear waters. With a backdrop of lush greenery, this is a lovely place that keeps visitors from many resorts like NH Boat Lagoon Phuket spending some time capturing beautiful images of their visit here.
Situated in Karon, this 45-metre-tall, seated statue of Lord Buddha is on Nakkard Hill and is visible from most places in Phuket city. However, witnessing this serene statue at close quarters and enjoying the 360-degree view of the city from the hill is an awe-inspiring experience.
A temple dating back to 1837, Wat Chalong carries many significant architectural and cultural features within the temple complex. Phra Mahthat chedi, the tallest structure is supposed to have a bone relic of the Lord Buddha enshrined within it drawing devotees to pay homage to it. A serene place to visit.
One of the best beaches in Phuket with a long strip of golden sand and swaying palms where plenty of water sports can be enjoyed with many beachfront restaurants to refuel from Nightlife in Patong is an exhilarating experience.
With the covered section selling second-hand ware, the open section has interesting things for visitors. From electronics to clothing, accessories, handbags and more. Visit the western end to explore the varieties of food like spicy sausages, buttered corn on the cob, fish cake, exotic tropical fruits and more.
This is an unusual dining experience one can enjoy in Phuket. There are free rides on traditional Thai long-tailed boats from Laem Hin Pier and get to the cluster of floating restaurants close to Koh Maphrow. Taste many delicious seafood dishes from the restaurant of your choice before getting back on a similar free ride under the stars feeling well-sated after a good dinner.
Situated within the lush tropical jungle of Khao Phra Thaeo, Bang Pae is an enchanting waterfall well-known in Phuket and admired by scores of visitors. At its best during the wet season visiting the falls is an exciting excursion. There are a few restaurants to fill you up should you be hungry after having a dip in the rock pools.
With many tiny and picturesque islands around Phuket doing an organized tour to visit some of them is a great experience. Pick the tour of your choice considering how many islands you like to cover the time you can allocate for this. All these tours have an experienced guide and include costs of refreshments and transportation.
Also called Three beaches hill due to its vantage location with a view of Karon, Kata Noi and Kata Yai beach, if you look towards the north a spectacular view awaits you of rolling blue waves, with trimmings of white lacy surf backed by lush green hills is it any wonder that almost every holidaymaker to Phuket stops by for a photograph from this viewpoint.
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