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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!

Kata Night Market, Phuket Thailand

Kata Night Market

    Kata Night Market is not a very well-known market as it is rather hidden between a maze of buildings and small hotels in the middle of Kata Beach, roughly behind Club Med hotel.

    Phuket Big Buddha is the most important landmark of Phuket in Thailand

    Hiking to Phuket Big Buddha from Karon Beach

      Hiking to Phuket Big Buddha from Karon Beach is a great experience for the adventurous: there’s a slower and sweatier way to the top of Big Buddha hill, starting from the west side of the hill near Kata and Karon beaches.

      Maya Bay in Phi Phi Islands

      Maya Bay – Phi Phi Islands

        The famous Maya Bay has reopened after a long and much-needed break from the increasing herds of tourists who were travelling all the way to see with their own eyes what this bay of Phi Phi Islands seen in the old Movie ‘The Beach looked like.

        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.

          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.

            Andamanda Phuket

            Andamanda Phuket

              Andamanda Phuket is a massive water park spanning an impressive 100,000 sq.m! This massive park features 25 attractions, including many impressive waterslides, a 10,000 sq.m. swimming area with artificial waves and the longest lazy river in southeast Asia (550 metres!).

              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

                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 Surf Schools

                  Best Surf Schools in Phuket 🏄

                    Here is a list of surf schools in Phuket. We’ve seen surfboard rentals priced from about 150 to 300 baht an hour around the island, while surfing lessons start at about 1,000 baht per person for a group lesson.

                    Stand Up Paddle in Phuket

                    Stand Up Paddle in Phuket – SUP

                      Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) as a sport has been around Phuket for quite some time but is still one of the world’s most popular water sports mainly because of its wide range of recreational uses.

                      Thai Cooking class in Phuket

                      BrassWok Thai Cooking Class

                        Thai cooking classes at BrassWok cater to small groups of 2 to 6 guests per session. Typically, each guest will have their own station and hands-on learning to craft their own dish.

                        Sports and Activities in Phuket

                        8 Land Sports in Phuket

                          There is a surprisingly wide range of activities and land sports in Phuket if spending your day on the beach and exploring the islands is not enough for you.

                          Phuket Town, Thailand

                          PHUKET CITY

                            A guide to Phuket City Phuket city, which is locally still called Phuket Town, is becoming increasingly popular, perfect for an exploration day away from… Read More »PHUKET CITY

                            Phuket Go Kart Speedway

                            Patong Go-Kart Speedway

                              Patong Go-Kart Speedway is one of three Go-Kart tracks you can find in Phuket. It no doubt has the most varied kart fleet and a very good track to offer. The Speedway is located about 30 minutes from Patong Beach, just next to the Tiger Kingdom Phuket on the way to Phuket Town.

                              Beach Pig Bar on Bangtao Beach

                              Beach Pig Phuket

                                Beach Pig Phuket is a cool beach bar on Bang Tao Beach serving tacos, nachos, Thai food and cocktails; it is a perfect spot to end your beach day with a sunset over the Andaman Sea.