The many things to see and do in Phuket, with locals
Phuket is well-known for its beautiful beaches, clear waters, and colourful nightlife. Some of the most popular attractions are the Big Buddha, Wat Chalong Temple, exploring the old streets in Phuket Town, and elephant sanctuaries. Several day trips and tour packages include visits to nearby islands such as Phi Phi Island and Similan Island, often including snorkelling, and diving.
Phang Nga Bay visitors also can visit the famous James Bond Island and the village of Koh Panyi with its houses on stilts. Of course, there are lots of other things to do in Phuket, like island-hopping tours, cultural tours, ATV adventures, Zipline, surfing and best of all, enjoying the tropical weather on the beach!
Most popular attractions pages
The pages below share the many attractions of Phuket organized by themes and topics, from viewpoints to beach clubs and even rooftops bars and restaurants.
Most popular landmarks in Phuket
Below is a list summarizing some of the most popular landmarks and sites you can discover and visit while in Phuket. The classics always include The Bif Buddha, Chalong Temple, the old Phuket Town, Phang Nga Bay and Phi Phi Island, but there are so many more to explore! If you feel like renting a car or a scooter, you will be able to go from place to place by yourself. If not, the tour agencies in Phuket are well organized and affordable, plus they will always pick you up at your hotel and drop you off after your day trip.
Beaches of Phuket
Since the main reason decided to travel all the way to Phuket is the beaches, you will be pleased to know that we counted more than 46 beaches on the island. Those in the southwest are the most beautiful, but also the business ones, especially between December to March. Luckily, some superb beaches in the north are a lot more quiet, with enough hotels and restaurants to make your holiday perfect. We even found some beaches that remained quiet, not so much because they are secret, but because it requires a bit of effort to reach them, and people are often unwilling to make this effort, but fast to complain when the easy-to-access beaches are too busy!
Islands near Phuket
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Browse Things to Do in Phuket by Areas
Big Buddha Phuket
Phuket Sunday Walking Street Market
Chillva Market Phuket
Central Phuket Shopping Mall
Naka Weekend Market
Wat Chalong
Thavorn Phuket Museum
Soi Ta-iad – Phuket Health Street
Shrine of the Serene Light in Phuket Town ⛩️
Jui Tui Shrine (Kew Ong) ⛩️
Tunk Ka Cafe
Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine (Sam Kong Shrine) ⛩️
Blue Elephant Phuket
Aquaria Phuket
Market Village Phuket in Chalong
