Things to do in phuket

Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Phuket Town is a surprising treasure trove of things to do and to experience if you decide to spend a day away from the beach. The old streets add to the many reasons why Phuket is so unique. Think about it! Yes, there are many islands in the world with beautiful beaches, but not many of them combine amazing beaches, amazing landscapes and islands, delicious food, and a beautiful historical old town! Beyond the now well-known old streets, there are so many places to visit, shop, eat and even stay. What to do in Phuket Town Phuket town has a lot to offer. It was long neglected as most people were not able to appreciate the underlying charm of the Sino Portuguese shophouses and 11. Aquaria is a massive set of massive aquariums located in the basement of Central Floresta Shopping Mall, on the outskirt of Phuket Town. The purpose of this aquarium, which includes a restaurant in an underwater tunnel near the fish, is more for entertainment purpose rather than educational. Read More! Where to eat in Phuket Town? Unlike beach town where food is considered average and too adjuted to tourist palate, Phuket town has a lot of real Thai and local Phuket food to try. Phuket city is the best place to go to find a wide choice of southern restaurants in beautiful houses and mansions and some modest local restaurant serving some of the best Thai food around. Just be ready for some seriously spicy dishes! 2. Raya House (or...

Surrounded by the wondrous Andaman Sea, Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and much more than a waypoint on your travels to Koh Phi Phi. Phuket Island presents a mix of vibrant small cities packed with culture and delicious eats, along with exotic national parks complete with waterfalls and off-shore adventures. From Phuket Town, you’ll have your choice of local markets for street eats plus historic temples and neighborhoods. From there you can jump between Patong Beach, the Phi Phi Islands and the rural north with ease. However you choose to explore, keep this list of the best things to do on Phuket Island by your side. Roam Phuket Town On the island’s southeast coast, Phuket Town is a glimpse into the past. The small city contrasts with the relatively quiet streets around the island, thanks to a burst of local and tourist activity. Phuket Town is a common departure point for those venturing to Koh Phi Phi, but is well-worth exploring on its own right. The vibrant architecture, using a range of bright colors, reflects the early influence of Chinese and Portuguese immigration. Within these classic designs are a flurry of hotels, massage parlors and ample restaurants. But the real star of the show is Old Phuket Town. Phuket’s provincial capital, the Old Town provides an abundance of preserved shophouses, the town’s old red light district and temple after temple. The district itself remains small and easy to walk around. So keep your eyes peeled and the camera ready for the...

A detailed list of all the best things to do in Phuket, Thailand. If anyone says “paradise” doesn’t exist, they haven’t been to the islands of Thailand. Postcard-worthy beaches rest underneath limestone cliffs and the shining Southeast Asian sun. Rich Thai culture complements the beauty of nature, with elaborate temples, crowded street markets and friendly locals inhabiting the land. For the best introduction to the stunning scenery and warm culture of Thailand, visit Phuket, the country’s largest island. At roughly 576 square kilometres, the list of things to do in Phuket is quite long. For those who want to relax and soak in the sun, you can spend quality time with Phuket’s many beaches and dine out at the island’s best restaurants. For those who want to experience authentic Thai culture, you can tour the Buddhist temples, take a cooking class or visit a local boxing match. For those who want to have a little adventure and explore nature, you can go island hopping, swimming in waterfalls or hiking to a scenic lookout point. READ MORE: Plan your There are so many things to see in Phuket that cater to any sort of traveller. Phuket’s attractions can suit budget, mid-range, and luxury travel styles, and Phuket also makes a great starting point for venturing out to Thailand’s other islands. Cheap ferries and boat tours connect Phuket with the other islands in the Andaman Sea. So you can easily base yourself in Phuket and take day trips to the other surrounding islands like Ja...

It is a mark of impressive self-control to resist the urge to make a bad Phuket pun. They’re not even half as funny as you initially think, and probably about a tenth as clever. But Phuket, life is short, and it does wonders for publicity… Beautiful beaches, night markets, big buddhas and questionable (or seriously legit) Thai cooking classes are all up for grabs. But how to fit in all this wondrousness in such a short time? The answer is in hand with my top-tier Phuket Itinerary, written for the purposes of indulging your island hopping, street food chopping, Bang Tao Beach loving appetites. These three days may well be some of the most enjoyable of the year, decade, century… etc. Let’s see what we can do in Phuket! Landscapes capture moods. Not half as romantic in the Scunthorpe industrial estate right? This 3-day Phuket itinerary is set up to be busy, so don’t worry if you feel you can fit everything in! There’s an unreasonable amount to do here, and just taking part in some of it will give you a real feel for the place. Your Phuket trip is (as always) up to you, so take what you fancy, drop what you don’t, and hopefully, you’ll have a baseline for your perfect personalised itinerary. Taking the time to visit Phuket and its 3-day Phuket Itinerary Overview • Day 1: • Day 2: | • Day 3: The best places to stay in Phuket are much nicer than a dingy flat in Stoke-on-trent Patong is the most popular tourist destination in the province of Phuket. With picture-perfect coastal v...

Phuket is the largest island in Situated of the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea temperatures vary from between 21 degrees and 34 degrees centigrade, but due to its geographical location the months of November till April are traditionally sunny and humid whilst May till October sees the rainy monsoon season. TIP: Book some tours and trips in advance: With a huge number of things to do on the Island and 35,000 tourists already visiting each day let’s take a look at the best things to do in Phuket: 1. Take a Trip to Kata Noi Beach Source: Joey Santini / shutterstock Kata Noi Beach Kata Noi beach is a small bay just a short drive from Kata beach, it is a small beach but the scenery is breath taking, take some time to relax, walk along the beautiful sands or maybe go for a swim. From the Kata viewpoint you can look across at the bays of Karon, Kata and Kata Noi, The best time to visit the beach is between November and April as swimming can sometimes become dangerous during the monsoon season. 2. Have a Tour of The Chalong Bay Rum Distillery Source: Gina Smith / shutterstock Chalong Bay Rum Distillery For any keen rum drinkers the Chalong Bay Rum Distillery is sure to whet your appetite, the company produces high end white rum which is now starting to be noticed around the world. There is lots to do when you arrive at the distillery, you start by taking a tour where you will learn about the way the rum is produced before taking a look at the work that goes on behind th...

Phuket is the largest island in Situated of the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea temperatures vary from between 21 degrees and 34 degrees centigrade, but due to its geographical location the months of November till April are traditionally sunny and humid whilst May till October sees the rainy monsoon season. TIP: Book some tours and trips in advance: With a huge number of things to do on the Island and 35,000 tourists already visiting each day let’s take a look at the best things to do in Phuket: 1. Take a Trip to Kata Noi Beach Source: Joey Santini / shutterstock Kata Noi Beach Kata Noi beach is a small bay just a short drive from Kata beach, it is a small beach but the scenery is breath taking, take some time to relax, walk along the beautiful sands or maybe go for a swim. From the Kata viewpoint you can look across at the bays of Karon, Kata and Kata Noi, The best time to visit the beach is between November and April as swimming can sometimes become dangerous during the monsoon season. 2. Have a Tour of The Chalong Bay Rum Distillery Source: Gina Smith / shutterstock Chalong Bay Rum Distillery For any keen rum drinkers the Chalong Bay Rum Distillery is sure to whet your appetite, the company produces high end white rum which is now starting to be noticed around the world. There is lots to do when you arrive at the distillery, you start by taking a tour where you will learn about the way the rum is produced before taking a look at the work that goes on behind th...

It is a mark of impressive self-control to resist the urge to make a bad Phuket pun. They’re not even half as funny as you initially think, and probably about a tenth as clever. But Phuket, life is short, and it does wonders for publicity… Beautiful beaches, night markets, big buddhas and questionable (or seriously legit) Thai cooking classes are all up for grabs. But how to fit in all this wondrousness in such a short time? The answer is in hand with my top-tier Phuket Itinerary, written for the purposes of indulging your island hopping, street food chopping, Bang Tao Beach loving appetites. These three days may well be some of the most enjoyable of the year, decade, century… etc. Let’s see what we can do in Phuket! Landscapes capture moods. Not half as romantic in the Scunthorpe industrial estate right? This 3-day Phuket itinerary is set up to be busy, so don’t worry if you feel you can fit everything in! There’s an unreasonable amount to do here, and just taking part in some of it will give you a real feel for the place. Your Phuket trip is (as always) up to you, so take what you fancy, drop what you don’t, and hopefully, you’ll have a baseline for your perfect personalised itinerary. Taking the time to visit Phuket and its 3-day Phuket Itinerary Overview • Day 1: • Day 2: | • Day 3: The best places to stay in Phuket are much nicer than a dingy flat in Stoke-on-trent Patong is the most popular tourist destination in the province of Phuket. With picture-perfect coastal v...

A detailed list of all the best things to do in Phuket, Thailand. If anyone says “paradise” doesn’t exist, they haven’t been to the islands of Thailand. Postcard-worthy beaches rest underneath limestone cliffs and the shining Southeast Asian sun. Rich Thai culture complements the beauty of nature, with elaborate temples, crowded street markets and friendly locals inhabiting the land. For the best introduction to the stunning scenery and warm culture of Thailand, visit Phuket, the country’s largest island. At roughly 576 square kilometres, the list of things to do in Phuket is quite long. For those who want to relax and soak in the sun, you can spend quality time with Phuket’s many beaches and dine out at the island’s best restaurants. For those who want to experience authentic Thai culture, you can tour the Buddhist temples, take a cooking class or visit a local boxing match. For those who want to have a little adventure and explore nature, you can go island hopping, swimming in waterfalls or hiking to a scenic lookout point. READ MORE: Plan your There are so many things to see in Phuket that cater to any sort of traveller. Phuket’s attractions can suit budget, mid-range, and luxury travel styles, and Phuket also makes a great starting point for venturing out to Thailand’s other islands. Cheap ferries and boat tours connect Phuket with the other islands in the Andaman Sea. So you can easily base yourself in Phuket and take day trips to the other surrounding islands like Ja...

Surrounded by the wondrous Andaman Sea, Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and much more than a waypoint on your travels to Koh Phi Phi. Phuket Island presents a mix of vibrant small cities packed with culture and delicious eats, along with exotic national parks complete with waterfalls and off-shore adventures. From Phuket Town, you’ll have your choice of local markets for street eats plus historic temples and neighborhoods. From there you can jump between Patong Beach, the Phi Phi Islands and the rural north with ease. However you choose to explore, keep this list of the best things to do on Phuket Island by your side. Roam Phuket Town On the island’s southeast coast, Phuket Town is a glimpse into the past. The small city contrasts with the relatively quiet streets around the island, thanks to a burst of local and tourist activity. Phuket Town is a common departure point for those venturing to Koh Phi Phi, but is well-worth exploring on its own right. The vibrant architecture, using a range of bright colors, reflects the early influence of Chinese and Portuguese immigration. Within these classic designs are a flurry of hotels, massage parlors and ample restaurants. But the real star of the show is Old Phuket Town. Phuket’s provincial capital, the Old Town provides an abundance of preserved shophouses, the town’s old red light district and temple after temple. The district itself remains small and easy to walk around. So keep your eyes peeled and the camera ready for the...

Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Phuket Town is a surprising treasure trove of things to do and to experience if you decide to spend a day away from the beach. The old streets add to the many reasons why Phuket is so unique. Think about it! Yes, there are many islands in the world with beautiful beaches, but not many of them combine amazing beaches, amazing landscapes and islands, delicious food, and a beautiful historical old town! Beyond the now well-known old streets, there are so many places to visit, shop, eat and even stay. What to do in Phuket Town Phuket town has a lot to offer. It was long neglected as most people were not able to appreciate the underlying charm of the Sino Portuguese shophouses and 11. Aquaria is a massive set of massive aquariums located in the basement of Central Floresta Shopping Mall, on the outskirt of Phuket Town. The purpose of this aquarium, which includes a restaurant in an underwater tunnel near the fish, is more for entertainment purpose rather than educational. Read More! Where to eat in Phuket Town? Unlike beach town where food is considered average and too adjuted to tourist palate, Phuket town has a lot of real Thai and local Phuket food to try. Phuket city is the best place to go to find a wide choice of southern restaurants in beautiful houses and mansions and some modest local restaurant serving some of the best Thai food around. Just be ready for some seriously spicy dishes! 2. Raya House (or...