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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.

    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.

                    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.

                      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.

                            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.

                                  Kata Noi Beach

                                  Kata Noi Beach ⛱️

                                    Kata Noi Beach is a beautiful sandy bay and a perfect spot in Phuket if you want to be near the famous Kata Beach while staying away from the tourist crowds.

                                    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.

                                        Su Va Na Underwater Restaurant at Aquaria Phuket

                                        Su Va Na at Central Floresta Phuket

                                          Su Va Na is Thailand’s only underwater restaurant, located on the B1 floor of Central Phuket Floresta inside Aquaria Phuket, the country’s largest aquarium. The restaurant opened during Christmas week in 2022 and has quickly established itself as one of Asia’s most distinctive dining destinations.

                                          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.

                                                    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.

                                                        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.

                                                            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.

                                                              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.

                                                                    First Time in Phuket

                                                                    1st Time in Phuket ? 26 Things You Should See, Do, Eat, Know and Enjoy!

                                                                      Many readers coming to Phuket for the first time send daily questions: This is my first time in Phuket; what should I see and do? Of course, since everyone is different, there are many answers, but with years of experience answering the same anxious questions, we came up with a list of answers.

                                                                      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.

                                                                        Peranakan Phuket Museum

                                                                        Peranakan Phuket Museum

                                                                          The Peranakan Phuket Museum is a surprisingly interesting and beautiful display on Thepkasattri road, far away from Phuket town on the way to Phuket Airport and opposite Home Pro.

                                                                          Black Rock Viewpoint Phuket

                                                                          Black Rock Viewpoint in South Phuket

                                                                            The Black Rock viewpoint, in the south of Phuket, has been known for a while, but it’s among the most challenging ones to reach if you are not familiar with the area. It also requires a car or, even better, a motorbike to get there. You will need to be in a decent physical condition as it involves some steep walking.

                                                                            The Chartered Bank intersection in Phuket Town

                                                                            Museum Phuket

                                                                              The Museum Phuket sits at a bustling intersection in Old Phuket Town, where two historic buildings face each other across Phang Nga Road and Phuket Roads. One is the former Chartered Bank, and the other is the old police station, easily recognised by its yellow clock tower.

                                                                              Catch Beach Club Phuket on Bang Tao Beach

                                                                              Catch Beach Club Phuket

                                                                                Catch Beach Club, by the famous Twinpalms Resort, is reborn on Bangtao Beach and is as popular as ever. This beach venue was the first to open on the island and the one that triggered the fashion.

                                                                                Samet Nangshe Viewpoint

                                                                                Samet Nangshe Viewpoint in Phang Nga

                                                                                  Samet Nangshe is a superb panoramic viewpoint in Phang Nga Bay. It’s a little far outside Phuket island, but if you have a car or a big bike, it is worth the drive. From up there, you can admire the fantastic limestone formations of Phang Nga Bay,

                                                                                  Muay Thai in Phuket

                                                                                  Muay Thai Training in Phuket

                                                                                    Muay Thai Training in Phuket has been a while since I wanted to know how a Muay Thai Training Camp works. After watching several Thai boxing fights, you realize that Muay Thai is a martial art that requires long training and advanced skills.

                                                                                    Phuket Surf House - Patong Beach

                                                                                    Phuket Surf House – Patong Beach

                                                                                      Phuket Surf House Patong is a fun activity in Patong Beach with a prime location near Bangla Road and the beach nearby. Yes, it sounds like surfing, but don’t imagine a real surfboard on immense artificial waves.

                                                                                      Cafe Del Mar Beach Club on Kamala Beach Phuket

                                                                                      Café Del Mar Phuket

                                                                                        Café Del Mar Phuket, located at the northern end of Kamala Beach next to Intercontinental Phuket and Novotel Kamala, is surprisingly discreet during the day but buzzing with people in the evening and even more on weekends.

                                                                                        Malin Plaza Patong Night Market

                                                                                        Malin Plaza Patong

                                                                                          Malin Plaza Patong is a trendy night market at the southern end of Patong Beach, and it succeeded because it kept in mind that food is the magnet that makes people come in the first place.