Q. Do I need to book in advance?

A. Booking is not always required, but it's a good idea to reserve ahead during high season, weekends, or sunset hours, especially for popular places with limited seating.

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!

28 Best Beach Clubs in Phuket

Phuket Beach Clubs are great places to enjoy the island’s easygoing lifestyle. You’ll find them along the sand of several beaches around the island, each with its own style.

Khao Khad Viewpoint – Panwa Viewpoint

What is Khao Khad Viewpoint? Khao Khad Viewpoint (Panwa Viewpoint) is a solitary standing viewpoint on top of one of the highest and most remote… Read More »Khao Khad Viewpoint – Panwa Viewpoint

Bon Island - Lunch at Bon Island Restaurant

Bon Island Phuket 🏝️ Lunch at Koh Bon Restaurant

Bon Island (or Koh Bon) is located just south of Rawai Beach in Phuket and is just a short longtail boat ride away. A few sandy beaches pepper the coast of this tiny island, and despite being so close to Phuket, it is not too busy with tourists.

Ao Sane Beach ⛱️

Ao Sane Beach proves that Phuket still has some little beaches hidden from view where you can pretend nothing has changed in the past twenty years. Of course, there is no such thing as a ‘secret beach’ anymore, but you must make a little effort to get there.

Phuket Windmill Viewpoint

Phuket windmill viewpoint, also occasionally called wind turbine, is a panoramic hill in the very south of Phuket Island. From up there, you can enjoy a birdview of the very popular Ya Nui Beach on one side and the bay of Nai Harn on the other.

Wat Sri Sunthon – Phuket Reclining Buddha

Wat Sri Sunthon (Wat Srisoonthorn) is known for the immense golden Buddha reclining at the top of a large building in the ‘Pang Sai Yat’ posture, which corresponds to “Realizing Nirvana”. The statue seems to be staring endlessly at the frantic traffic on the nearby road to Phuket International Airport. Of course, you already knew that ‘Wat’ is the Thai word for ‘Temple’.

Soi Romanee in Phuket Town

Soi Romanee, in the historical centre of old Phuket town, is a short street with a long and colourful history. Today it is home to souvenir shops, fancy ice cream parlours and small but posh guesthouses.

Similan Islands 🏝️

The Similan Islands form a fabulous archipelago in the Andaman Sea, just 120 km northwest of Phuket island. These small islands are so stunning; you don’t even need to be an excellent photographer to come back with amazing photos.

Phuket Waterfalls

Phuket Waterfalls are modest in size and are best visited during the rainy season (May to October or November), because during the high season, the lack of rain reduces the stream to a trickle.

Phuket Aquarium in Cape Panwa

The Phuket Aquarium in Cape Panwa is not immense, as the tunnel is only a few metres long, but it is still a great place to entertain you and your kids on a rainy day and might even be your chance to see baby turtles.

Koh Panyi Village

Entirely built on stilts in Phang Nga Bay, Koh Panyi is a surprising village standing near the famous James Bond Island and ione of the most visited places people visit in a day tour in Phuket.

Rang Hill in Phuket Town (Khao Rang)

Rang Hill (Khao Rang), located in the middle of Phuket, is famous for its scenic restaurants, temple, monkeys, and a new viewpoint bridge.

Kathu Waterfall

Kathu waterfall is small but can be attractive during the rainy season when the strong stream and the tropical vegetation are dense and green. It is more pleasant than the higher Tonsai and Bang Pae Waterfalls, and access is free of charge.

Karon Viewpoint

The Karon Viewpoint Thai name is Kho Sam Haad, which means ‘The Hill of the Three Beaches’, and once we reached the place, just as promised, we saw three beaches. So if this is your first trip to Phuket, you probably will stop for a few minutes at this popular panoramic landmark.