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Wat Chalong Temple in Phuket

Wat Chalong

    Wat Chalong is the largest, most revered and most visited Buddhist temple in Phuket. According to some sources, it was built at the beginning of the 19th century, 1837.

    Soi Romanee in Phuket Town

    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.

      Wat Mongkhon Wararam (Wat Nai Yang)

      Wat Mongkhon Wararam (Wat Nai Yang)

        The Mongkhon Wararam Temple (Wat Nai Yang) is located in Nai Yang Village, just 500 metres from the superb beach of Nai Yang, and just next to the Proud Hotel.

        Bang Tao Beach in Phuket

        7 Best Cheap Hotels in Bang Tao Beach

          Cheap hotels on Bang Tao Beach provide affordable lodging often close to the beach. Rooms offer basic amenities like beds, private bathrooms, and Wi-Fi.

          Phuket Budget Travel

          Phuket Budget Travel

            This Phuket Budget Travel section of Phuket 101 combines all the tips and hints we gathered along the time to help you reduce the cost of your trip to Phuket.

            Best Thai Restaurants in Phuket

            38 Best Local Thai Restaurants in Phuket

              The list of local restaurants in Phuket keeps growing, and it is truly amazing how great local food can be here. No tourist places and no trendy venues here; it’s all about local food and only local food!

              Phuket Night Markets

              11 Best Night Markets in Phuket

                Night markets in Phuket are always fun; from the new Chillva Market to the giant Naka Weekend Market or the Sunday Walking Market in Phuket Town, almost everyone loves to browse the incredible array of things you don’t need.

                Best Budget Hotels in Kata Beach

                10 Best Cheap Hotels in Kata Beach

                  Staying in a budget or cheap hotel in Kata Beach doesn’t have to be a compromise on your holiday quality. While affordability is key, there are cheap options that offer excellent value for money.

                  Best Budget Hotels in Phuket Town

                  11 Best Cheap Hotels in Phuket Town

                    Finding a good, cheap hotel in Phuket town is very easy and there are many to choose from. On our page, we list the most beautiful ones, often set in renovated Sino-Portuguese shophouses

                    Holiday Inn Express Patong

                    11 Best Cheap Hotels in Patong Beach

                      Finding the right cheap hotel in Patong Beach can be a real challenge. Cheap and affordable hotels can be surprisingly good, especially if you plan to spend more of your time outside.

                      Phuket Smart Bus

                      Phuket Smart Bus

                        The Phuket Smart Bus is a comfortable way to go from beach to beach for a very reasonable price, from Phuket airport all the way to Rawai.

                        Currency Exchange in Phuket - Changing Money in Phuket

                        Currency Exchange in Phuket

                          Where to change money in Phuket and where to get the best exchange rates? If you are on budget, exchange rates can make a difference.

                          Phuket with small budget

                          12 Cheap Things to Do in Phuket with a Small Budget

                            What are the cheapest things to do in Phuket with a mall budget? Of course, it’s not easy to travel cheaply as, in general, Phuket is more expensive than anywhere else in Thailand. But if you start with these few suggestions, you will be able to make the best of your holiday without spending a fortun

                            Phuket Street Food

                            10 Best Street Food in Phuket

                              Phuket street food is fun, cheap, and a great way to experience simple real Thai food. It definitely is more authentic than in tourist restaurants you find in Patong Beach. It’s fast and a lot cleaner than you might think.