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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!

Wat Phra Nang Sang

Wat Phra Nang Sang – วัดพระนางสร้าง

    Wat Phra Nang Sang, originally known as Wat Takian, was built more than 200 years ago and is one of the oldest Thai temples in Phuket. This unusual temple was built when Thalang was the main city of Phuket Island and even was the scene of a battlefield during the Burma War in 1785.

    Karon Temple

    Karon Temple Market

      The Karon Temple Market has grown steadily in popularity in the past years. Because it only occurs twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays), people start to plan their evenings around that event.

      KUDO Beach Club Phuket

      KUDO Beach Club

        KUDO Beach Club is a popular venue in Phuket, with a unique location on the beach of Patong; it has all the ingredients to be a popular party place on the island.

        Peranakan Phuket Museum

        Peranakan Phuket Museum

          The Peranakan Phuket Museum is a surprisingly interesting and beautiful display on Thepkasattri road, far away from Phuket town on the way to Phuket Airport and opposite Home Pro.

          Black Rock Viewpoint Phuket

          Black Rock Viewpoint in South Phuket

            The Black Rock viewpoint, in the south of Phuket, has been known for a while, but it’s among the most challenging ones to reach if you are not familiar with the area. It also requires a car or, even better, a motorbike to get there. You will need to be in a decent physical condition as it involves some steep walking.

            Merlin Beach

            Merlin Beach ⛱️

              Merlin Beach is a small hidden cove located just a few kilometres south of Patong Beach, and while it is not a private beach, it is so unknown that only the guests of the Phuket Marriott Resort Merlin Beach have the pleasure of enjoying it.

              The Chartered Bank intersection in Phuket Town

              Museum Phuket

                The Museum Phuket sits at a bustling intersection in Old Phuket Town, where two historic buildings face each other across Phang Nga Road and Phuket Roads. One is the former Chartered Bank, and the other is the old police station, easily recognised by its yellow clock tower.

                Catch Beach Club Phuket on Bang Tao Beach

                Catch Beach Club Phuket

                  Catch Beach Club, by the famous Twinpalms Resort, is reborn on Bangtao Beach and is as popular as ever. This beach venue was the first to open on the island and the one that triggered the fashion.

                  Koh Khai Islands

                  Koh Khai Islands 🏝️

                    Koh Khai is a group of famous tiny islands just 15-minute speedboat ride from Phuket’s east coast. There are three islands: Koh Khai Nai, Koh Khai Nui and Koh Khai Nok, but their names get a little confusing, especially once you know that ‘Koh’ means ‘Island’ in Thai.

                    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,

                      Muay Thai in Phuket

                      Muay Thai Training in Phuket

                        Muay Thai Training in Phuket has been a while since I wanted to know how a Muay Thai Training Camp works. After watching several Thai boxing fights, you realize that Muay Thai is a martial art that requires long training and advanced skills.

                        Phuket Surf House - Patong Beach

                        Phuket Surf House – Patong Beach

                          Phuket Surf House Patong is a fun activity in Patong Beach with a prime location near Bangla Road and the beach nearby. Yes, it sounds like surfing, but don’t imagine a real surfboard on immense artificial waves.

                          Cafe Del Mar Beach Club on Kamala Beach Phuket

                          Café Del Mar Phuket

                            Café Del Mar Phuket, located at the northern end of Kamala Beach next to Intercontinental Phuket and Novotel Kamala, is surprisingly discreet during the day but buzzing with people in the evening and even more on weekends.

                            Malin Plaza Patong Night Market

                            Malin Plaza Patong

                              Malin Plaza Patong is a trendy night market at the southern end of Patong Beach, and it succeeded because it kept in mind that food is the magnet that makes people come in the first place.

                              Best tours in Phuket - Day trips and excursions

                              20 Best Tours & Activities in Phuket 🏝️

                                Our list of the best day tours from Phuket offers a fantastic way to explore the island and its surroundings. There are a lot of sites to enjoy in and around the island, and many places are easy to reach, so what are the best tours for you to enjoy during your visit?

                                Ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Island

                                Ferries & Speedboats from Phuket to Phi Phi

                                  There are several ways to catch a ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Islands. You can prebook in advance and include your hotel transfer, or if you are on a super tight budget you can even go to the Rassada Pier in Phuket Town and buy your ferry ticket from there. Not sure this second option is worth the hassle though.

                                  Les îles Phi Phi près de Phuket

                                  Phi Phi Islands 🏝️

                                    The Phi Phi islands are blessed with beaches and nearby islands that are more beautiful than ever. So many travellers wonder what the islands look like, how to get there, and how long they should stay.

                                    Surface Rooftop Bar

                                    The Surface Rooftop Bar

                                      The Surface rooftop bar at La Flora Hotel in Patong Beach is one of the few rooftops in Phuket, but as beach clubs did, the number seems to be growing.