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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 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!

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Islands near Phuket

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Island Hopping with Faraway Yachting

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Wat Khosit Wiharn Phuket

Wat Khosit Wiharn

Wat Khosit Wiharn is a Mahanikaya sect temple in Talat Yai, Phuket, covering approximately 134,916 square meters ... Read More
Wat Wichit Sangkaram

Wat Wichit Sangkharam (Wat Kuan)

This vast and beautiful temple on the fringe of Phuket town also plays a significant role for Phuket citizens but ... Read More
Titan Fitness Camp Phuket

Titan Fitness Camp

Titan Fitness Camp offers all-inclusive health programs for those looking for a lifestyle change during their holiday in Phuket ... Read More
Sheng Tek Beo Shrine in Phuket Town

Sheng Tek Beo Shrine

Adorned with intricate artwork depicting sins and punishments, Sheng Tek Beo in Phuket Town is a shrine that plays a ... Read More
Junkyard Theater Phuket

Junkyard Theatre Phuket

Junkyard Theatre Phuket, rated #1 on TripAdvisor Phuket, is the only experience where dinner time turns into showtime in the ... Read More
No Gravity Dive Center Phuket

No Gravity Dive Center

No Gravity Dive Center is a family-run business in the Chalong area, and an authorised PADI Dive Center open since ... Read More
Thailand Divers

Thailand Divers

Thailand Divers is one of Phuket’s most experienced dive companies, with over 18 years of experience running professional PADI scuba ... Read More
Sea Bees Diving Phuket

Sea Bees Diving

Sea Bees Diving has been operating an award-winning dive resort for over twenty years. As an SSI Diamond Instructor Dive ... Read More
Rattachai Muay Thai Gym

Rattachai Muay Thai Gym

Rattachai is a Muay Thai training camp owned by Khun Nai, a three-time Lumpinee Stadium champion. Found near the popular ... Read More
Suwit Muay Thai Camp

Suwit Muay Thai Camp

Open for more than 25 years, Suwit Muay Thai Camp is said to be the first Muay Thai camp in ... Read More
Phuket Top Team Muay Thai & MMA Training Camp

Phuket Top Team Muay Thai & MMA Training Camp

Phuket Top Team is found on Soi Ta-Iad in Chalong in the heart of Phuket’s Muay Thai/MMA training scene. The ... Read More
Rockin Angels Music Bar Phuket

Rockin’ Angels

Rockin’ Angels Café is easy to find if wandering the Old Town streets at night-time – just listen for the ... Read More
Tiger Muay Thai

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Training Camp

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Training Camp is Phuket’s biggest and most widely known Muay Thai camp. Since Tiger opened ... Read More
ATV in Phuket

Phuket ATV tours

ATV tours in Phuket usually take place in designated areas or trails, where participants can ride through forests, rubber plantations, ... Read More
Papazula Phuket Town

Papazula Phuket Town

Papazula is a popular live music bar and restaurant with Turkish influences on Phuket Road, in Old Phuket Town, just ... Read More
Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine in Phuket Town

Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine (Sam Kong Shrine) ⛩️

Lim Hu Tai Su is a Chinese Taoist shrine on the north side of Phuket Town, also known as Sam ... Read More
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