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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!

Dibuk Road in Old Phuket Town

Dibuk Road in Phuket Town – a Walking Guide

    Dibuk Road is one of the famous old streets of Phuket town you should add to your list while exploring. It’s very colourful and easy to find, with plenty of casual cafes, shops and restaurants to enjoy.

    Phang Nga Road in Old Phuket Town

    Phang Nga Road in Old Phuket Town – A Walking Guide

      Phang Nga Road is another historical street that runs parallel to the famous Thalang Road, in Old Phuket Town. Phang Nga Road maybe is less known, but it has a lot of charms, a few local restaurants, and several important historical landmarks and museum

      Instagram spots on Phuket

      31 Most Instagrammable Spots in Phuket

        What are the best places for your Instagram photos in Phuket? Pictures and selfies have become part of our lives. They are a fantastic way to keep travel memories alive for a very long time, not to mention the irresistible bragging rights on Facebook and Instagram.

        Phang Nga Road in Old Phuket Town

        20 Best Things and Do in Phuket Town

          Phuket Town is a surprising treasure trove of things to see and do if you decide to spend a day away from the beach. The old streets add to the many reasons why Phuket is so unique.

          Wat Kathu in Phuket

          Wat Kathu (Wat Nai Tu) – วัดกะทู้

            Wat Kathu, or Kathu temple, is a not very well-known landmark among tourists, but local photographers know how beautiful it is. This Buddhist temple is on the way to Phuket Town and not far from Patong, but because it stands away from the main road, most people don’t even consider visiting it.

            Jui Tui Shrine

            Jui Tui Shrine (Kew Ong) ⛩️

              Jui Tui Shrine (Kew Ong) is one of the oldest and most important on Phuket Island. It plays a significant role during the famous Phuket Vegetarian Festival, usually held in October and November. The festival dates use the Lunar Calendar, and the festival’s exact dates change every year.

              Andaman Sky Lounge in Phuket

              Andaman Sky Lounge Patong Beach

                Andaman Sky Lounge is one of Phuket’s least known rooftop bars and restaurants. It’s relatively easy to find this place in Patong Beach but reviewing it took us a while.

                Café Ma Doo Bua à Phuket

                Ma Doo Bua

                  Ma Doo Bua is a cafe and restaurant whose purpose is to provide a background to the new generation of selfie lovers. The main catch is an artificial lake covered with those unusual giant circular floating leaves.

                  Phi Phi Viewpoint

                  Phi Phi Viewpoint

                    Phi Phi Island viewpoint is probably one of the main things you will visit during your stay on Phi Phi island. You can easily reach the Phi Phi viewpoint on foot, and this is where visitors take the iconic ‘2 bays view’ photo of Phi Phi.

                    Phuket Aquaria at Central Floresta

                    Aquaria Phuket

                      Aquaria Phuket is huge and impressive, especially on a rainy day, but is it worth 540-1,000 baht? Here’s what we liked, and tips to make the most of your visit.

                      Siam Niramit Phuket Show

                      Siam Niramit Phuket

                        Siam Niramit Phuket is a surprising show narrating 700 years of Thailand’s history. The stage is immense, and the choreography involving more than a hundred people is spotless.

                        Phuket Island Hopping and Phang Nga Bay Private Cruise

                        Island hopping around Phuket

                          Phang Nga Bay is such a fantastic place. A thousand islands and vertiginous cliffs standing above the sea is a scenery out of this world. No matter how often we visit Phang Nga Bay, it is always a jaw-dropping landscape.

                          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.

                              kayo tattoo studio patong phuket 2

                              14 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.

                                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. The success of this rum comes from many aspects: the unique quality of the ingredients, the rigorous process, an eye-catching package and smart marketing.

                                    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.

                                                  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

                                                      13 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.

                                                        Sarasin bridge in Phuket, Thailand

                                                        Sarasin Bridge in Phuket

                                                          The Sarasin Bridge connects Phuket island to Phang Nga province on the mainland of Thailand. The original 600 meters bridge was built in 1967 and was known to be the scene of some sad love story, the way bridges often do.

                                                          Things to do at night in Phuket

                                                          Kee Sky Lounge Rooftop Phuket

                                                            The Kee Sky Lounge rooftop bar at the Kee Resort in Patong Beach has been popular for years. The rooftop bar invites you to the sun deck of a luxury cruiser, one of the best places in Patong, to enjoy a sunset with a cocktail and great music.

                                                            Phuket Best Cooking Class

                                                            Best Thai Cooking Classes in Phuket in 2025

                                                              Taking a Thai cooking class in Phuket is the best way to learn how to cook real Thai food while here, and it’s perfect for a rainy day or just as a fun thing to do on holiday with family or friends.

                                                              Ya Nui Beach

                                                              Ya Nui Beach ⛱️

                                                                The charming Ya Nui Beach is a tiny bay tucked in a cove between the Windmill Viewpoint and the famous Promthep Cape in the very south of Phuket Island. It is easy to recognise for its little rocky hill in the middle. It looks like a secret beach, but it is very well known and can be busy sometimes.

                                                                Best Spas in Phuket

                                                                10 Best Spas Resorts in Phuket

                                                                  Phuket is blessed with an incredible array of spa resorts for all budgets, and a good spa treatment is part of a perfect tropical holiday, one of the most popular things to do on a holiday in Phuket.

                                                                  Khao Rang Hill Viewpoint

                                                                  Rang Hill Viewpoint in Phuket Town

                                                                    Khao Rang Hill has always been a viewpoint at the top of a famous hill in Phuket town. It’s not strikingly beautiful and not very high either, but it’s a pleasant stop. A lot of youngsters go there for a selfie and a romantic moment.

                                                                    Wat Doi Thepnimit Patong Phuket

                                                                    Wat Doi Thepnimit Phuket near Patong Beach

                                                                      Wat Doi Thepnimit is a monastic residence with a fantastic panoramic view over Patong beach. You can see its iconic white pagoda from the beach, if you know in which direction to look, of course, it’s pretty tiny.

                                                                      Bangla Boxing Stadium Phuket

                                                                      Bangla Boxing Stadium

                                                                        Bangla Boxing Stadium is one of the two or three Muay Thai Stadiums in Patong Beach, one of the many ways you can entertain yourself after dinner.

                                                                        Sabai Corner Restaurant

                                                                        Sabai Corner Restaurant Phuket

                                                                          Sabai Corner is a beautiful Thai restaurant hidden in Phuket, not far from Kata Noi Beach. Only a few dedicated travellers will find it or try to find it. The food is good without being exceptional, but you will discover the magnificent panoramic view of the nearby sea.

                                                                          OTOP Market Patong, Phuket

                                                                          OTOP Market Phuket

                                                                            Initially designed as a local market, OTOP Market Phuket was created to promote the handicrafts and original products of each province of Thailand. Long ago, it became a night spot with those round bamboo bars that used to be so famous on Bangla Road twenty years ago.

                                                                            Fun Friday Avenue Market

                                                                            Fun Friday Avenue Market

                                                                              Fun Friday Avenue Market is a small weekend market popping up every Friday evening at Boat Avenue on the way to Phuket Laguna. It’s modest in size but fun to visit if you stay in the Bangtao area.

                                                                              What to Do in Phi Phi Island

                                                                              8 Best Things to Do in Phi Phi Islands

                                                                                Here are some of the best places to see and the best things to do in the Phi Phi islands. Of course, as they are so popular, those places can be bustling, so it is recommended to stay overnight in Phi Phi and try to reach them early morning to beat the crowds.

                                                                                Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket

                                                                                Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket

                                                                                  The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket gives visitors a unique chance to get close to elephants in a fun way. Here, no one rides the animals; the old controversial elephant trekking time is over.

                                                                                  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.