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What to Do in Phuket

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 can also 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, ziplining, 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 organised by themes and topics, from viewpoints to beach clubs and even rooftop bars and restaurants.

Most popular landmarks in Phuket

Below is a list summarising some of the most popular landmarks and sites you can discover and visit while in Phuket. The classics always include the Big 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-organised 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 for deciding 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 and March. Luckily, some superb beaches in the north are a lot quieter, 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!

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Islands near Phuket

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Willy Thuan

Willy Thuan

Willy Thuan is the founder of Phuket 101. After travelling through 40+ countries and working with Club Med and Expedia, he settled in Phuket in 1994. He shares real travel insights and original photography from across Thailand.View Author posts