10 PLACES YOU SHOULD NOT MISS WHEN COMING TO PHUKET
Phuket is known as the "Paradise Island" with beautiful beaches like masterpieces of nature and is famous for its delicious seafood. This is the largest island in the beautiful Andaman Sea, located to the west of Thailand. With many beautiful, sparkling beaches along with many breathtaking natural wonders, this beautiful island receives a huge number of 35,000 people every day and is also a place to keep many unforgettable impressions in the hearts of the tourists who used to come here. Let's take a look at the 10 best things to do on this wonderful island.
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- Koh Phi Phi
The first destination on most visitors' Phuket travel itinerary is Koh Phi Phi, which is usually the first destination on their Phuket travel itinerary. This is known as one of the cleanest beaches in the world, favored by the title "Thailand's tourist paradise."
The picturesque natural scenery will capture the attention of any visitor at first sight. Coming here, you can also experience many interesting activities such as climbing, scuba diving, or walking to the top of View Point.
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- Old Town Phuket
Phuket Old Town was built in the late 19th century and early 20th century. At that time, Phuket was also an important tin mining area that attracted many Chinese to trade and lives here, so this town was formed. This neighborhood only lasts about 2 km, including 6 streets and 2 alleys. The campus is imbued with Chinese architecture with a lantern-lit night street, Ban Chinpracha, a Chinese-style villa... Walking around the alleys is the most interesting way for visitors to go deep and learn about the culture and characteristics of Phuket.
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- The Phuket Big Buddha
This huge Buddha is one of the most famous landmarks in all of Phuket, sitting at the top of the Nakkerd Hills and standing at forty-five meters tall is very difficult to miss. From the top of the hill, you are able to get a panoramic view of the island. When you are at the Buddha you will notice that it is very quiet apart from the sound of dharma music and some little bells. The Buddha is made from white Burmese marble and sparkles elegantly in the sun.
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- Phang Nga Bay
Whilst visiting all the sites in Phuket you must take a visit to Phang Nga Bay, the bay is home to approximately 40 small islands that come straight out of the sea. The area is full of lagoons, caves, and mangroves all of which you should take the time to see although seeing everything in one day could be a challenge. The bay is protected from a lot of the bad weather in the monsoon season due to the way it is naturally protected because of its location. Visiting Phang Nga Bay with a tourist guide is the best way to ensure you don’t miss anything.
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- The Simon Phuket Cabaret Show
The Simon Phuket Cabaret Show is the show of the model changes and is also the most popular show in Phuket. For over two decades, the show has wowed tourists to Phuket with the most beautiful ladyboys performing night after night. For one hour, you will be treated to a spectacular cabaret by the various performers, from traditional to modern dances of China, Thailand, Laos, Italy, etc., and also be photographed with the actors after the show.
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- Phuket Town Weekend Night Market
Known by the locals as Naka Market and sitting just a little way from Phuket Town is a night market like no other. There are all sorts of things to buy such as fruits, old curiosities, animals, and clothes. A popular event with both the locals and tourists, it is best to arrive in the late afternoon to ensure you get a good look around before it becomes packed. Make the most of the cheap local foods on sale, like the golden buttered corn on the cob.
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- Karon View Point
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Sitting just to the south of Kata Noi Beach is Karon View Point. It is the most popular viewpoint in Phuket and is normally crowded with tourists on a daily basis. The viewpoint looks out over the Andaman Sea in one direction, and in the other direction, it points towards the three west coast beaches on the other side of the island. If you like looking at white sandy beaches and beautiful blue seas, you will understand why it is so beautiful at the top.
- Wat Chalong
For over a century, Wat Chalong has been open to visitors. When you arrive, there is a lot to see, starting with Poh Jao Wat, which houses two statues of elderly men. One is Ta Khee-Lek (a local who won various lotteries after he went to visit the Poh Than Jao Wat statue), the other is called Nonsi. Probably the highlight of your visit will be the Grand Pagoda, which contains a small splinter from the bone of Lord Buddha. The pagoda is beautifully decorated with Buddha images and pictures that depict his life story.
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- Sirinat National Park
Formerly called Nai Yang National Park, Sirinat National Park reveals a quieter side of this touristy isle. The 90-square-kilometer coastal park sits on the island's northwest coast and is largely made up of marine areas, including four relatively unspoiled beaches.
Two of these, Hat Nai Yang and Hat Mai Khao, are the only two beaches in Phuket where leatherback turtles come ashore at night to lay their eggs. The best time to see them is from November to February when locals patrol the beaches and help protect their eggs.
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- Patong Beach
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Patong Beach is known as the heart of Phuket. Tourists swarm here in their thousands and parking is often impossible, but it is worth the experience at least once on any trip to Phuket. There are two things people come to Patong Beach for its beach and its wild nightlife. The beach is about 2 kilometers long, and you can try parasailing, jet skiing, or just rent a sunbed to relax for a few hours. The nightlife centers around Soi Bangla, and you can witness many ladyboys strutting their stuff whilst enjoying a drink or two.
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