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What to Do?

What to Do in Phuket? What not to miss, and what are the must-see? There are so many answers. Phuket is blessed with many activities and attractions. Some are on the island, and the most impressive are near enough to visit one or more in a single day. After 25 years here, it is quite easy to answer, and we listed all the places we love most in this ‘Phuket Attractions’ section… have fun!

Samet Nangshe Viewpoint

Samet Nangshe Viewpoint

    Samet Nangshe is a superb panoramic viewpoint in Phang Nga Bay. It’s a little far outside Phuket island, but if you have a car or a big bike, it is worth the drive. From up there, you can admire the fantastic limestone formations of Phang Nga Bay,

    Best Dive Sites near Phuket Island

    7 Best Phuket Dive Sites

      What are the most popular dive sites near Phuket Island? Phuket is the gateway to diving in Thailand’s Andaman Sea; it’s the jumping-off point for both northern and southern Andaman Sea dive sites.

      7 Buddha Postures

      7 Buddha Postures for the 7 Days of the Week

        There are 7 Buddha postures, one or two for each day of the week, so what do these 7 Buddha postures mean? If you have been to a temple (or ‘Wat’) in Thailand, you might have noticed that the Buddha appears in standing, sitting or reclining postures.

        Siam Niramit Phuket Show

        Siam Niramit Phuket

          Siam Niramit Phuket is a surprising show narrating 700 years of Thailand’s history. The stage is immense, and the choreography involving more than a hundred people is spotless.

          Sunset on Kata Beach

          Phuket Trip Planner 2025

            Planning your trip to Phuket is, of course, optional. You could just book a flight and a hotel for the first night and take it from here. However, it can help you make the best of your time and budget to look at the huge amount of opportunities, especially if you travel as a family! We made it simple and illustrated with tons of photos to help you get the big picture.

            Phuket Naka Weekend Market in Phuket Town

            Naka Weekend Market

              Phuket Naka Weekend Market is an immense night bazaar near Central Festival on the outskirt of Phuket Town.

              Rebel Rock Climbing near Bang Tao, Phuket

              REBEL Rock Climbing in Phuket

                REBEL Rock Climbing is an impressive 3-story, 700 sqm indoor set of walls to ascend. Everyone, from kids to adults, from beginners to very advanced, can practice their skills on top-rope walls, boulder walls

                Banyan Tree Phuket

                Banyan Tree Phuket

                  Banyan Tree Phuket on Bang Tao Beach is the most luxurious of the five resorts in the Laguna Complex and one of the best hotels in Phuket. The hotel opened more than two decades and has always been one of the ultimate resort experiences in Asia.

                  Instagram spots on Phuket

                  23 Most Instagrammable Spots in Phuket

                    What are the best places for your Instagram photos in Phuket? Pictures and selfies have become part of our lives. They are a fantastic way to keep travel memories alive for a very long time, not to mention the irresistible bragging rights on Facebook and Instagram.

                    Islands near Phuket

                    15 Islands Near Phuket 🏝️ Phuket Island Hopping

                      There are so many big and small islands around Phuket; it would take forever to visit them all. Most are not far, and you should consider island hopping for your trip or even a private cruise. These are just a few islands near Phuket…

                      Tunk Ka Cafe Phuket

                      Tunk Ka Cafe in Phuket Town

                        Tunk Ka Cafe is one of our favourite restaurants in Phuket Town, a long-established hillside place beautifully built on top of Khao Rang Hill, with striking panoramic views of Phuket city. Tunk Ka Cafe is a romantic place, with three separate terraces framed with large trees, and a nice breeze flowing through always keeps the place cool.

                        Phuket Golf Courses

                        9 Best Golf Courses in Phuket

                          How many golf courses are there in Phuket? You are spoilt for choice if you are intending to play golf in Phuket with seven golf courses on the island and several more just across the border in Phang Nga province.

                          Yaowarat Road in Phuket Town

                          Yaowarat Road in Phuket Town

                            Yaowarat Road in old Phuket Town connects the popular heritage streets of Thalang Road, Phang Nga Road and Dibuk Road, starting from the fountain circle near the municipal market.

                            Phuket FantaSea Show on Kamala Beach

                            Phuket FantaSea

                              Phuket FantaSea is a show narrating the legend of Kamala, which in this story is a jungle with a mythical palace, quite different from the Kamala, you know.

                              Chinese Temples and Shrines in Phuket

                              13 Chinese Shrines in Phuket ⛩️

                                There are quite a few Chinese shrines in Phuket, and each has its own characteristics and unique features, which always offer excellent photo opportunities. The large ones are very popular during the Chinese New Year in February or the Phuket Vegetarian Festival in October. They can get extremely crowded, not to mention very loud, from firecrackers.