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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!

Best Surfing Beaches in Phuket

8 Best Beaches for Surfing in Phuket 🏄

    The best beaches for surfing in Phuket are all located along the west coast, where you can get decent wave action. Waves are not huge but are great for beginners, and competitions are frequent during the low season.

    Sunset Bars and Restaurants in Phuket

    16 Best Places to Watch Sunset in Phuket!

      Sunset bars in Phuket are a great way to end the day with a panoramic view, no matter the season. And people here know that the rainy season offers more dramatic sunsets than high because of the monsoon clouds. During the high season, skies are often dull and unattractive, and without clouds, photos are rather bland.

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      15 Best Tattoo Studios in Phuket

        Thailand is blessed with incredibly talented tattoo artists, and Phuket has a surprisingly vast choice of excellent tattoo studios at surprisingly good prices. Many studios are in Patong, but there are studios on other beaches and in Phuket Town.

        Maiton Island

        Maiton Island (Koh Mai Thon) 🏝️

          Maiton Island is an understated paradise with a long and exciting history. It’s a fantastic day out, only 15 minutes from Phuket by speedboat. The island is small but with a large and quiet beach and a green hill as a backdrop. Maiton is a private island with a small hotel and just a few bungalows that used to be the ultimate luxury in Phuket.

          Chalong Bay Rum Distillery

          Chalong Bay Rum Distillery

            The Chalong Bay Rum Distillery has become known worldwide, but it started very modestly around 2012, in a remote area of Phuket called Chalong.

            Private Beaches in Phuket

            11 Amazing Private Beaches of Phuket

              Private beaches don’t exist in Phuket or Thailand, and that’s by law. However, people often call them private beaches because you can’t enter

              Splash Beach Club Phuket

              Splash Beach Club near Patong

                Splash Beach Club is a new spot hidden in a tiny creek not far from Patong Beach, between the beautiful Tri Trang and Paradise beach.

                Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina

                Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina

                  Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina was the first marina built in Phuket several decades ago, and at the time, it was one of the trendiest places for residents and expats.

                  Best Yoga Studios in Phuket

                  11 Best Yoga Studios and Yoga Classes in Phuket

                    Phuket has many yoga studios and classes that can help heal your body and mind while you’re on holiday. You can find yoga classes at many Phuket resorts, but if you’re searching for a specific style or method of yoga, you’re best to drop by one of the independent yoga studios around the island.

                    California Ink Tattoo Studio in Phuket

                    California Ink Phuket Tattoo Studio

                      California Ink Tattoo Phuket is a brand-new tattoo studio boasting some of the finest and talented artists in the industry, working in a cleanest and sterile environment. For us, there’s nothing more important than art and take great pride in being able to share that with people through the medium of tattooing.

                      Flying Hanuman Phuket

                      Flying Hanuman Phuket

                        Flying Hanuman Phuket is an immense zipline adventure in the jungle above Kathu village, between Phuket town and Patong. If you need a break from your lazy day on the beach and if you travel with friends, this is an unforgettable adventure.

                        Phuket piers and ferries to the islands nearby

                        Phuket Piers and Ferries to the islands

                          Phuket is an island surrounded by more islands, some of them, such as Phi Phi Islands, are world-famous, so it is not a surprise why there are so many piers all around.

                          Let's relax Spa at Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina

                          Lets Relax Spa

                            Lets Relax Spa at Boat Lagoon isn’t close to any beach, but it’s popular with sailors, boat-trippers and locals since it’s found at Boat Lagoon Marina just north of Phuket Town on the east coast

                            Ice Arena Phuket

                            Ice Arena Phuket – Ice Skating at Boat Lagoon

                              Ice Arena Phuket is one of the most surprising attractions on the island, and it came a bit as a surprise. An ice rink on a hot tropical island is somewhat unexpected. Great for kids and family time, ice skating is a fun activity to escape the rain or even the heat! It’s not cheap, but it’s fun.

                              Go Kart Phuket

                              Go Karts in Phuket

                                Go Kart Phuket is a fast, loud and exciting activity, and it is fun to compete with (or against) friends. There are a few Go-Kart tracks on the island, and strangely, two of them are facing each other near Patong, just past the hill and close to Kathu,

                                Muay Thai Camps in Phuket

                                11 Best Muay Thai Camps in Phuket

                                  Many Muay Thai training camps have opened in Phuket, with thousands of people arriving on the island every year to learn this ancient martial art form and get fit while enjoying beach time.