Joanna James
On an island that's dubbed the "Pearl of the Andaman Sea", you could only expect the glorious sunsets to be as beautiful as the island itself. When the sun goes down, and the azure blue skies take a profusion of yellowish oranges, the evening is as scenic as the tropical island gets.
For Phuket's arguably best sunset, one would have to hop aboard a boat and set sail into the beautiful Phang Nga Bay, where the dramatic limestone cliffs and rock formations are not only what awaits to greet you but also the breathtaking golden skies. It is the perfect activity for a tranquil evening in Phuket, where a delightful boat trip, stunning seaside scenery and oodles of memorable moments complement your sunset experience. Feast your eyes on the surreal golden heavens taking in the gorgeous vista, fully immersed.
Nothing says a sunset view like the view of a glorious sunset over turquoise waters and sun-bathed palms. Promthep Cape, on the southernmost tip of Phuket, never fails to leave its many visitors absolutely amazed with its spectacular sunset view over Rawai Beach and the accompanying dramatic hills on the south. Tranquillity is the one thing missing at the picturesque cape as it can get quite crowded, but the remarkably long viewpoint affords everyone an unobstructed view of the gorgeous sunset. Attractions such as the bleach-white lighthouse also add to the delight of the visitors to the cape.
The Phi Phi Islands are a widely favoured day trip destination that many tourists to Phuket look forward to. However, the tropical islands are mostly popular for their day trips and are hardly ever known for their sunset views, which is a pity, as the sunset on the islands is breathtaking, to say the least. The yet-to-be-discovered popularity means that the islands are bound to be rife with tranquillity that lets you bask in the sunset in all its glory.
Sitting atop Nakkerd Hill near Chalong, Phuket Big Buddha, or The Great Buddha of Phuket, is a sight worth admiring all day long, but it is at its most breathtaking at sunset when the majestic white Buddha statue is set against the backdrop of the golden skies. Make your way to the hilltop temple before sunset, as the sacred religious site has a whole lot more to offer than its biggest draw, the 45-metre-high Buddha statue.
The idyllic Thai island of Phuket has no shortage of incredible viewpoints that let you treat your eyes to the magnificent, most tranquil sunset, but at the highest viewpoint in all of Phuket, the sunset at Radar Hill Viewpoint has got to be absolutely mind-blowing. Take in the paradisiacal scenery and retreat to one of the finest resorts in Phuket the likes of Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas, and call it a day.
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