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.
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Wat Charoen Samanakij – เธงเธฑเธเนเธเธฃเธดเธเธชเธกเธเธเธดเธ
Wat Charoen Samanakij, also known as Wat Lang San, is a beautiful and serene temple nestled on the slopes of Toh Sae Hill in Phuket Town, behind the old Phuket Prison which has since moved to the north of the island. It is a relatively new temple, having been built in 2012, but it has quickly become a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.
5 Cheap Hotels in Phi Phi Island
Staying in a budget or cheap hotels in Phi Phi Island offers a cost-effective way to enjoy this tropical paradise. While not luxurious, these accommodations provide essential amenities, comfortable rooms, and a convenient base for exploring
7 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.
11 Best Cheap Hotels in Phuket Town
Finding a good, cheap hotels 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
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.
Yaowarat Road in Phuket Town
Yaowarat Road in old Phuket Town connects the popular heritage streets of Thalang Road, Phang Nga Road and Dibuk Road, starting from the fountain circle near the municipal market.
Ranong Road – The other side of Phuket Town
While most tourists rush to the renovated old Phuket Town, mostly located around Thalang Road, we start to prefer the more authentic west side of Phuket Town, which is mostly around Phuket Town Central Market, Ranong Road and Krabi Road
Sam Sae Chu Hut Shrine โฉ๏ธ
Sam Sae Chu Hut Chinese Shrine is a modest and discreet Chinese shrine located near the intersection of Khaw Sim Bee Road and Mae Luan Road, on the way up to Khao Rang Hill in Phuket Town; opened in May 2002.
Tha Rua Shrine โฉ๏ธ
Tha Rua Shrine is one of the oldest Chinese shrines in Phuket, found in Thalang District on Thepkasattri Road about 800m south of the Heroinesโ Monument. Itโs an important site during the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival, when thousands of devotees come to hold ceremonies and eat vegetarian food during the eventโs nine days.
Kio Thian Keng Saphan Hin Shrine โฉ๏ธ
Kio Thian Keng Shrine is a colourful Chinese shrine that is set on the seashore inside Saphan Hin public park in Phuket Town. Itโs a place of worship for the local Chinese-Thai community, and it plays an important role as the site of the final farewell to the gods during the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
Hok Nguan Kong Shrine in Phuket Town โฉ๏ธ
A significant shrine in Phuket Town Hok Nguan Kong Shrine is a Chinese temple near the Surin Clock Circle in Phuket Town. It was founded… Read More »Hok Nguan Kong Shrine in Phuket Town โฉ๏ธ
Lai Thu Tao Bo Keng Shrine in Kathu โฉ๏ธ
Lai Thu Tao Bo Keng is one of the oldest Chinese shrines in Phuket, and many believe it was the birthplace of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival nearly two centuries ago. The shrine is located in the subdistrict of Kathu in the islandโs interior, between Phuket Town and Patong Beach.
Bang Neow Shrine in Phuket Town โฉ๏ธ
Bang Neow Shrine in Phuket Town is one of Phuket’s oldest and most revered Chinese shrines. Itโs one of the main shrines taking part in the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival It is a place of worship and merit-making activity for the local Chinese-Thai community throughout the year.
Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine (Sam Kong Shrine) โฉ๏ธ
Lim Hu Tai Su is a Chinese Taoist shrine on the north side of Phuket Town, also known as Sam Kong Shrine, for the neighbourhood in which itโs found. Though not as well known by visitors as larger Chinese shrines like Jui Tui Shrine in Phuketโs Old Town area, Sam Kong Shrine is a revered place of worship for the local community. Itโs become a key part of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival when it hosts several ceremonies and a procession during the annual 9-day event.
Khrua Ohm Restaurant Phuket
Krua Ohm is a small and modest local Thai restaurant in Kathu with a mention on the famous Michelin Guide for two consecutive years.
Phuket Local Blue Bus and Pink Bus
The Phuket Blue Bus (known as Song Taew) is the oldest and best-known local bus to get from Phuket Town to destinations around Phuket. It often looks more like a wooden truck than a bus as you know it. Those will only take you from Phuket town to a beach or a small set of beaches, but not between beaches.
Jadjan Restaurant in Phuket Town
Jadjan is an excellent local Thai restaurant hidden on the outskirts of Phuket Town. Not many travellers know that a former chef from a 5-star hotel in Bangkok runs it.
Krua Jongjit Kitchen Kathu in Phuket
Krua Jongjit restaurant in Kathu is proof that a restaurant doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive to be excellent, and even receive a Michelin Plate for fresh ingredients, carefully prepared. The restaurant is local and modest, the prices are low and the food served is excellent and truly local, making it a good culinary experience while in Phuket.
Kanom Jeen Saphan Hin in Phuket Town
Kanom Jeen Saphan Hin is a long time favourite restaurant in Phuket Town where mostly locals come for a late breakfast, lunch or even dinner.