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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!

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.

                    Cafe Phuket Viewpoint

                    Cafe Phuket Viewpoint

                      Cafe Phuket Viewpoint is a really hard-to-spot Instagram gem hidden on the curvy roadside that connects Patong Beach to Kamala Beach. The place has been around for a long time but never was popular until someone realized that Instagram was a magnet for the young generation

                      Carpe Diem Beach Club on Bang Tao Beach, Phuket, Thailand

                      Carpe Diem Beach Club

                        Carpe Diem on Bang Tao Beach is the latest Beach Club in Phuket, serving appetizing Mediterranean and Italian cuisine with creative cocktails and a long list of fine wines.

                        Sam Sae Chu Hut Chinese Shrine in Phuket Town

                        Sam Sae Chu Hut Shrine ⛩️

                          Sam Sae Chu Hut Chinese Shrine is a modest and discreet Chinese shrine located near the intersection of Khaw Sim Bee Road and Mae Luan Road, on the way up to Khao Rang Hill in Phuket Town; opened in May 2002.

                          Akoya Rooftop Bar in Ao Yon Beach, Phuket

                          Akoya Star Lounge at V Villas Phuket

                            Akoya Star Lounge is an upmarket rooftop bar and tapas at V Villas Phuket by MGallery in Ao Yon Beach, a secluded cove in the southeast of Phuket. The place is new and packed every evening with Instagram and selfie lovers, so you need to book before going.

                            Tha Rua Shrine

                            Tha Rua Shrine ⛩️

                              Tha Rua Shrine is one of the oldest Chinese shrines in Phuket, found in Thalang District on Thepkasattri Road about 800m south of the Heroines’ Monument. It’s an important site during the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival, when thousands of devotees come to hold ceremonies and eat vegetarian food during the event’s nine days.

                              saphan hin shrine

                              Kio Thian Keng Saphan Hin Shrine ⛩️

                                Kio Thian Keng Shrine is a colourful Chinese shrine that is set on the seashore inside Saphan Hin public park in Phuket Town. It’s a place of worship for the local Chinese-Thai community, and it plays an important role as the site of the final farewell to the gods during the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival.

                                Hok Nguan Kong Shrine

                                Hok Nguan Kong Shrine in Phuket Town ⛩️

                                  Hok Nguan Kong Shrine is a Chinese temple near the Surin Clock Circle in Phuket Town, founded more than 80 years ago by the Chinese-Thai community in Phuket. Hok Nguan Kong Shrine’s design features many traditional Chinese motifs, including columns wrapped with large dragon images, wall murals with tigers, and bright red and yellow colours throughout