Samet Nangshe [toc] Samet Nangshe is an absolutely superb panoramic viewpoint in Phang Nga Bay. It's a little far outside Phuket island but if you have a car, it definitely is worth the drive. From up there, you can admire the fantastic limestone formations of Phang Nga Bay, but it requires
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What to Do in Phuket with a Car in 1 Day? [toc] Phuket is a relatively small island and you can easily drive around it within one day without rushing it. Of course 2 days would allow a lot more but this overview should allow you to stop at the
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Secret Beaches of Phuket [toc] Most quiet and secret beaches of Phuket - Despite the permanent complaints, more than ten beaches around Phuket range from 'Quiet' to 'Deserted' and surprisingly half of these beaches are in plain sight and easy to access... Most don't have fancy beach chairs or vendors
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Where to Get the Best Tattoos in Phuket? [toc] Planning to get a great tattoo in Phuket? You came to the right island! Wherever you go in Phuket or Phi Phi island, wherever you look, you will see tattoo studios after tattoo studios. There are so many that picking the
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What Best to Do in Phuket? [toc] What are the best things to do in Phuket is by far the most frequently asked question on our blog (after "what is the weather in Phuket today?")! All the answers are on the net but if you are as lazy as we are,
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What is Chalong Temple? [toc] Wat Chalong, the largest, most revered and most visited Buddhist temple in Phuket was built at the beginning of the 19th century. Chalong Temple (officially Wat Chaitararam) is one of the Must-See places in Phuket, together with the nearby Big Buddha of Phuket as they are
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What is Central Phuket? [toc] Update September 2018: Central Floresta, a massive new wing just built across the street from the existing Central Festival is to open on September 10. Central Phuket (Central Festival Phuket) is one of the few mega malls on the island (the other famous one being
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Phang Nga Bay [toc] Phang Nga Bay is one of the most amazing places we had the chance to explore. We've been there countless times, by boat, car, on a bike, luxury yacht, longtail, kayak and even on a Chinese Junk. Each visit is a new experience. Sunny, cloudy or
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Ice Skating in Phuket Ice Arena is the latest attraction in Phuket and it came a bit as a surprise... an ice rink on a hot tropical island is definitely unexpected. Great for kids and for some family time, ice skating is a fun activity to escape the rain or
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Where to Watch Muay Thai in Phuket? 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. Muay Thai is a very well-known martial sport and while it’s definitely not to everyone’s taste,
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What Can you Do in Phuket on a Rainy Day [toc] It's not all gloom in Phuket when it rains. Just like in any tropical country, you can expect a mix of rainy days and sunny days during rainy season, but better be prepared if it lasts! Here is our
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Discover Phuket Best Panoramic Views [toc] The many Phuket viewpoints offer fun photo opportunities as it seems to be the human nature to climb on top of every hill around the island. Here is a list of 16 beautiful places to take amazing photos from, enjoy a drink with a
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What is Phuket FantaSea? [toc] Phuket FantaSea is hugely popular performance involving dancers and a dozen adult elephants. This massive show is set on the ground of an immense theme park located in Kamala Beach. After almost 20 years, the FantaSea show is still going strong, welcoming million visitors each
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What to Do at Phuket Walking Street Market? [toc] Phuket Walking Street and weekend market is called 'Lard Yai' by locals and is now the most popular attraction in Phuket Town. This weekend street market was an instant success, adding a much needed event to the historical part of town.
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[toc] James Bond island (Khao Ping Kan) is one of the many must-see places people want to tick-off their list when in Phuket. There are many positive and negative opinions about James Bond island and most are actually justified. Before that old 1974 James Bond movie ‘The Man With The
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Zipline Adventure in Phuket Jungle [toc] Flying Hanuman Phuket is an immense zipline adventure in the jungle above Kathu village, somewhere 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. It's
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KC Kathu Water Park [toc] KC Kathu Connection (officially KC Kathu Connection Sport Club Bar & Restaurant) is a new small water park roughly halfway between Phuket Town and Patong. The main attraction is the 'Slip N Fly' double slider. This is not your usual water slide, the one where
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What to Do at the Sarasin Bridge [toc] 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. At
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Where is Wat Khao Rang? Wat Kao Rang (Kao Rang Temple) and the giant sitting Buddha. Here it is, the famous Sitting Buddha of Phuket! But wait a minute... Isn't it supposed to be much bigger and made of white marble? Yes, this is the golden sitting Buddha of Wat
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What are the best tours in Phuket [toc] What are the Best Day Trip Tours in Phuket - There is actually a lot to explore in and around Phuket and many places are easy to reach on your own. Some other great places need a boat or a mini bus
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