Whether you are going to Phuket for a romantic honeymoon or just for an unforgettable getaway, it just has what is enough to cater to different traveler's needs. Plenty of Phuket tourist attractions are available to be covered whether you are staying over for a short or long-term holiday.
The adventurous visitor will want to explore the natural landscape including the caves and hongs can be admired by taking a ride on a chartered ferry. Don't miss the popular James Bond Island on your island cruise trip. Have a dip in the waters or do some snorkeling to cool down. Make a trip to the National Park to admire the waterfalls and enjoy a picnic in Phuket's gardens.
Apart from visiting the old Phuket town, you should not miss the many temples in Phuket including the must-visit Wat Chalong temple. A recent attraction is the Chalong Big Buddha where you'll get to see nice scenery on top of the hill where the statue resides. Experience the local culture such as joining in local festivals or even taking Thai cooking classes at the many cooking schools in Phuket.
Cape Promothep offers one of the most spectacular sunset views in Phuket. Patong Beach is another Phuket tourist attraction well known for being one of the most developed beaches in South East Asia.
Why not charter a yacht from Phuket and cruise along the exotic coasts of the Andaman Sea. While at it, don't forget to snorkel on stunning reefs in gin-clear water or even so, go for a few dives. That's not the only Phuket luxury available, for those who can't bear to part with their clubs, Phuket offers you beautiful green golf courses. Here in Phuket, we've got golf resorts voted as the Top Ten for Best Golf Resort in the World. Quality is definitely going to satisfy. Well, at the end of the day, you could reward your body with a great traditional massage or to an aromatic spa.
If you are interested in delving into the island's intriguing history, you might like to visit two of the most significant museums, the Thalang National Museum and the Phuket Sea Shell Museum.
The Thalang National Museum contains a wide array of artefacts and treasures relating to Phuket's long history with much focus put onto the locally famous Battle of Thalang. This museum is located towards the east of the Heroines' Monument, a monument depicting the two of which the mentioned battle greatly revolved around that stands regally on Pa Khlok Road.
The Sea Shell Museum on the other hand has many magnificent displays of some of the most beautiful and valuable seashells from all around the world, many of which come from the beaches of Thailand and even Phuket itself. There are also extremely rare albeit unusual shells on display as well as the largest golden pearl in the world. Slabs of sedimentary rock also grace the halls of this museum and what make them so special are the shell fossils visible within them.
Places to visit in Patong Beach
The Simon Cabaret is famous for the 'ladyboy' performers in their musical show with all the lights and action! Second up would be the Phuket FantaSea show which is done with Las Vegas flair. It combines traditional Thai legends with trapeze artists, elephants and evey pyrotechnics all on one stage. And you would not want to miss the famous Thailand Patong beach!
With many picturesque look-out points on the Patong beach, be sure to have your camera's ready to snap a picture of the beautiful sunrises or sunsets. Famous viewpoints include the 'Three Beaches' hill or Promthep. If you a more toned down holiday is what you are after, be sure to explore Old Phuket Town. With a mix of Thai and Portugese architecture, this quiet capital promises many gems in the way of aesthetic pleasure and quaint shops. Pop into one of the many restaurants for authentic Thai fare and see how East meets West in the local sights and sounds of the town.
