Phuket Travel and Destination Guide

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What to see in Phuket

Patong Beach: the liveliest beach and a large area of sand flanked by restaurants, bars, shops and entertainments of all kind.

Koh Pi Pi island: It would be a shame to come so close to this paradise island and not to pay a visit at least once. Tours are easily arranged from Phuket.

What to do in Phuket

Water sports: it’s a tourist hub so you’ll find plenty of beach and water based activities on an around the island, and can travel further afield for SCUBA diving.

Clubbing: Phuket has a thriving nightlife and it will keep you entertained after hours with a range of bars, clubs and nightspots.

What to see at Bang Tao Beach

The beach: it’s easy to take beaches for granted in Thailand but the 6km stretch of beach front is a pleasure to explore all through the day.

Cherng Talay: this nearby village continues to function in old Thai trades, fishing, farming and rubber tapping.
What to do at Bang Tao Beach.

What to do at Bang Tao Beach

Laguna complex: occupying the largest part of Bang Tao Beach, this five star hotel development has plenty of entertainments.

Golf: take a swing at the international golf course at Laguna Beach and see why Thailand is becoming one of the world’s major golf locations.

What to see at Kamala Beach

Forested hills: these hills and valleys surround the area, making Kamala one of the most beautifully tranquil areas on Phuket.

Millionaire Road: The southern headland of the Kamala is known as the “Millionaire Road” owing to a number of high profile villa developments overlooking Kamala Bay and its clear waters.

What to do on Phuket

Picnic: The northern side of the beach is very quiet with no construction, leaving plenty of space for everyone who wishes to enjoy a relaxing day without disturbance, a quiet walk or a picnic on the grass.

FantaSea: Kamala is home to the famous Phuket FantaSea entertainment complex, which attracts visitors from all over the island but is no disturbance at all to those staying in the village.

What to see on Kata Beach

Families: families who favour that quieter and less obtrusive beach spot choose Kata and return again and again.

Trees: The beach is curved and wide, lined with palm and pine trees, and making it a very picturesque and beautiful attraction, highly popular with visitors from around the world.

What to do on Kata Beach

Dive: Kata Beach is a very popular diving site for beginners doing their first open water dives. A number of guides are based in the area.

Surf: as a surfing spot, Kata is well catered for with board hire shops and safety inspectors. If you’ve never surfed before here’s you chance.

What to see in Phang-Nga and Natai

National parks, the area is full of parks that guard magnificent scenery with immensely different attractions and wildlife.

Ao Phang-Nga: a marvel of geology featuring islets, sunken caverns and startling rock formations rising right out of the sea.

What to do in Phang Nga and Natai

Canoe: explore the many fascinating caverns within their own eco-systems. What could be more fun than sailing around in a canoe, under the sun, exploring a natural environment?

Live: Natai Beach, a 2km stretch of practically untouched beachfront, is set to become one of the most exclusive seaside addresses in Thailand.

What to see at Patong Beach

Soi Bangla (Bangla Road): this becomes a busy and interesting walking street from dusk till dawn; however there are quiet parts of town with less entertainment but good restaurants.

Saxophone, on the beach road, is the little sister of Bangkok's most famous live music venue. They have top quality Jazz, Blues, funk and soul outfits there each night.

What to do at Patong Beach

Visit Rock City: just down the beach road from Saxophone is easily spotted thanks to a giant, neon guitar outside: Live, hard rock and tribute bands performed by excellent musicians.

Shop: It’s the best place to shop on Phuket with lots of ripped off an legit goods side by side. Take your pick.

What to see at Rawai Beach

The market: Rawai Beach is a fishing community with a daily market selling fresh fish and prawns. Worth a visit.
Promthep Cape: this peak and its viewpoint (which is one of the most famous pictures of Phuket) separate Rawai Beach from Nai Harn Beach.

What to do at Rawai Beach

Eat seafood: either in one of the low key beach side restaurants or even a picnic on the esplanade with the BBQ stalls under the shadow of the line of Casuarina trees bordering the beach.

Drink: There are a few small bars by the beach such as the -popular Nikitas and the Bar Rouge.

What to see at Surin Beach

Villas: The celebrity homes give this location its upmarket edge.

What to do at Surin Beach

Live like a start: Rent a luxury villa and lap it up.

What to see on Karon Beach

The beach: It's still one of the quieter tourist beaches on Phuket, so enjoy it while it lasts.

What to do on Karon Beach

Eat Sandinavian: There are so many Scandinavian restaurants in close proximity that the cometition makes for some excellent dining.

What to see on Khao Lak

Thai village: There's an authentic Thai fisherman lifestyle on the island that lends Khao Lak its charm.

What to do on Khao Lak

Dive: This is a major starting point for diving excursions in the Andaman Sea.

What to see in Phang Nga

Ao Phang Nga: The National Park is a sight to behold.

What to do in Phang Nga

Phang Nga Bay: This is where the action is for dive and snorkelling trips.

What to see in Koh Yao

Nature: Untamed wildlife and pure forests make this an invigorating stop.

What to do in Koh Yao

Escape: It's one of the last west coast tourist destinations that is still preserved in pristine condition.