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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!

phuket dive sites

Shark Point Area

    The Shark Point area has several dive sites east of Phuket, on the way to the Phi Phi Islands. It takes about 90 minutes to get there by dive boat, and the trips depart every morning. Usually, the dive operator will offer two or three dives on the cluster of reefs surrounding Shark Point, including Anemone Reef, King Cruiser Wreck and Koh Dok Mai.

    Manta Dive Phuket 1

    Manta Dive Phuket

      Manta Dive Phuket is a diving centre offering PADI and SSI diving courses for beginners and professionals. For fun divers, MDP offers day trips and liveaboards to Similan or the most famous dive sites around Phuket, which have the best dive boats available.

      MMA Divers Phuket

      MMA Divers Phuket

        MMA Divers Phuket is a PADI scuba diving centre and private dive boat charter located at Chalong Pier Marina in Phuket, Thailand.

        SiamDivers Phuket

        SiamDivers Phuket

          SiamDivers.com has been offering liveaboard and resort dive holidays for over 30 years. Our experience in Thailand and Similan Island, including Richelieu Rock and Myanmar’s (Burma) Mergui Archipelago, is second to no one

          Heeowhat Beach

          Heeowhat Beach

            Heeowhat Beach is quite large, with tall trees near Cape Panwa on the east coast of Phuket. It is home to the Pullman Panwa Phuket Resort, but because the beach is very wide and shallow, it is not a swimming beach, just great for walks in a peaceful atmosphere.

            Makham Beach in Phuket

            Makham Beach

              Makham Beach is one of the island’s least-known beaches, hidden near Cape Panwa when driving from Phuket Town. The beach is lovely to walk on, but the sea is not as blue as other tourist beaches on the East Coast

              Siam Beach

              Siam Beach

                Siam Beach on the west coast of Phuket is so small and hard to reach via stairs that it is not worth going there; we list it here because it is considered a beach, good for snorkelling.

                Yae Beach Phuket

                Yae Beach

                  Yae Beach is not fantastic, but we wanted to see it since it is hard to find. It’s on a cape between Patong and Kamala, and you won’t see much there, just a small hut selling drinks when it’s open.

                  Thai Gallery and Coffee Bar near Big Buddha in Phuket

                  Thai Gallery and Coffee Bar

                    Thai Gallery and Coffee Bar is a small open-air café and restaurant set on the hillside near the Big Buddha in Chalong. Its entry has an artistic touch, with beautiful carved wooden panels lining the front roof and columns and several paintings hanging in the small gallery just off to the side.

                    Put Jaw Shrine Phuket Town

                    Put Jaw Shrine (Kuan Im Teng)

                      Put Jaw Shrine is one of the oldest Chinese shrines in Phuket, located in Phuket Town. It was originally built more than 200 years ago and is dedicated to the Chinese goddess Guan Yin, the goddess of mercy. The shrine plays a significant role in the spiritual life of the local Chinese-Thai community.

                      Old Mansion in Phuket Town

                      Ratsada Mansion behind the Thavorn Museum

                        Another example of a beautiful mansion abandoned in Phuket, probably beyond repair. We walked around this area a hundred times without ever noticing it, but once you do, its beauty is striking. It has no known name, so we called it Ratsada Mansion as it is located at the back of Ratsada Road, behind the weird ‘Thavorn Museum’ where the very first Phuket Shopping Center used to be.

                        phuket beach diving

                        Shore Diving in Kata Beach

                          The Kata Beach shore diving on the south side of Kata Beach is popular with local diving schools for training as it’s an easy entry and a short swim to the reef

                          Wat Mai Khao

                          Wat Mai Khao – วัดไม้ขาว

                            The Mai Khao Temple is less known but worth a photo (Wat Mai Khao). The temple itself is tucked away from the road. It doesn’t have any particular architectural interest, but it hides a little treasure: a small bird sanctuary hidden in the park behind it

                            Wat Baan Kamala

                            Samnaksong Charoentham Kamala – Wat Baan Kamala

                              Wat Baan Kamala is a modest temple near the entrance of town. It is quite modest, but the long lines of small golden Buddhas are worth a photo and a glimpse of real Thai life. Remember that this is a religious site so don’t wear too short clothes.

                              Quan Spa at Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa

                              Quan Spa at Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa

                                Reserve time for a rejuvenating spa treatment on Mai Khao Beach. Quan Spa offers a relaxing spa treatment in a stunning tropical atmosphere with a full suite of services, including the popular couple’s massage, facials and more that combine ancient knowledge with modern techniques.

                                THE SPA at JW Marriott Phuket

                                THE SPA at JW Marriott Phuket

                                  Pamper yourself with an array of special spa services and beauty treatments at Mandara Spa. Our resort’s award-winning day spa offers exclusive packages guaranteed to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.

                                  Gym Club Phuket

                                  Gym Club Phuket

                                    Gym Club Phuket is a bright, spacious 500+ sqm gym located near Laguna Phuket; a gym for everyone regardless of fitness level. The gym features cardio, free weights, a machine weights zone, a choice of daily group classes, and a functional training area.

                                    Blue Tree Water Park in Phuket

                                    Kids Planet at Blue Tree Phuket

                                      Blue Tree offers more to visitors than just water activities. Kids (and adults too) can enjoy a considerable amount of land activities as well as impressive trapeze training and a skating rink. The exercise Parcours looked fun but also intensive — something the young ones will love.

                                      Karon Temple

                                      Wat Suwan Kirikhet (Karon Temple)

                                        Wat Suwan Kirikhet is a small but beautiful temple in the back of Karon Beach. You’ll find it by driving inland from the Karon Circle. This temple frequently hosts the popular Karon Temple Market and occasional funfairs, which are always fun to visit.