What to do in Phuket? [toc] Wondering what the best things to do in Phuket are? The popularity of this amazing island comes from the incredibly vast range of activities and tours, from fantastic beaches and natural wonders to glittering temples and human-made attractions. Phang Nga Bay is an absolute must-do, with jaw-dropping limestone cliffs and flooded caves. Phi Phi islands are everyone's second favourite even though it can be
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A small paradise island near Phuket [toc] Rang Yai Island is an unexpected little paradise just 5 km away or a 20 min ride from the east coast of Phuket Island. It is not a secret beach since it is part of some tours packages, but most individual travellers often forget it even exists. We decided to revisit Rang Yai island to see if it was as beautiful as in
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How to get to the Big Buddha of Phuket? [toc] Big Buddha Phuket is a 45-meter-tall white marble statue visible from anywhere in the southern part of Phuket. It is probably at the top of everyone's 'Must-Do in Phuket', and for a good reason. The views from up there are breathtaking. The statue is built with people's donation and is still under construction. If you feel like doing something to
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Phuket Old Town Walking Guide [toc] If this is your first time in the old part of Phuket Town, our Walking Guide to Phuket’s most charming streets will save you time and sweat! The historical part of Phuket Town is not huge but is still vast enough to be visited in half a day. We break it down street by street, and describe the main points of interest and significant
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Phang Nga Bay by Kayak [toc] Phang Nga Bay is Phuket and Thailand most fascinating landscape and the best way to explore it is with 'Hong by Startlight', slowing gliding among giant cliffs in a silent kayak. The cliffs and caves are ‘out-of-this-world’, sceneries you must see with your own eyes if you travelled half the globe to come to here. We have been in Phang Nga a dozen times,
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Where can I play with elephants in Phuket? [toc] The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket gives visitors a unique chance to get close to elephants in an ethical and fun way. Here, no one rides the animals; the old controversial elephant trekking time is over. In an Elephant Sanctuary, you feed, play and bathe adults and baby elephants in a way you never experienced before. Yes, there are still many elephant
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Thalang Road and Old Phuket Town [toc] Thalang road, the historic heart of Old Phuket Town, has saved most of its old Sino-Portuguese houses and is now the best-known street in town. Many shop-houses and mansions got refurbished, repainted or entirely rebuilt. Travellers find Thalang road and Soi Romanee real nice, but you'll find many little gems hidden here and there in the streets around. [caption id="attachment_9122" align="aligncenter" width="1400"] Soi
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Where is Karon Viewpoint? [toc] Karon Viewpoint is a strange place: the first time I visited it, the name was 'Kata Viewpoint', but one day, someone decided to rename it 'Karon Viewpoint'! If you know a bit of Phuket geography, you'll realise how odd this is as it's far from Karon Beach, but just past Kata Beach. Probably has to do with the Karon district or someone had too much
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