Phuket
Thailand · Southern Thailand (Andaman Coast) · 5 m
Description
Phuket (ภูเก็ต) is Thailand's largest island and the country's most famous beach destination. Located in the Andaman Sea, the island is famous for its diverse beaches, including the lively shores of Patong and the quieter bays of Kata and Karon. Equally well-known are the colorful Old Town with its historic Sino-Portuguese shop houses, numerous temples and scenic viewpoints, as well as the offshore islands of Phang Nga Bay and the Phi Phi and Racha Islands. Phuket combines a relaxed vacation atmosphere with authentic Thai culture, a modern tourist infrastructure, a wide variety of recreational activities, and a lively nightlife. As Thailand’s premier vacation island, Phuket ranks among Southeast Asia’s top travel destinations and attracts millions of visitors from around the world every year.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 4 to 14 days (optimal 7 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: January – February
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Patong Beach
- Bangla Road
- Big Buddha
- Wat Chalong
- Phuket Old Town
- Sunday Walking Street Market (weekly)
- Kata Beach
- Karon Beach
- Freedom Beach
- Nai Harn Beach
- Promthep Cape
- Karon Viewpoint
- Windmill Viewpoint
- Black Rock Viewpoint
- Phang Nga Bay(Day trip)
- James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan)(Day trip)
- Phi Phi Islands(Day trip)
- Similan Islands(Day trip)
- Coral Island (Koh Hae)(Day trip)
- Racha Islands(Day trip)
- Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
- Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
- Hanuman World
- Aquaria Phuket
- Siam Niramit Phuket
- Carnival Magic
- Phuket FantaSea
- Ya Nui Beach
- Kamala Beach
- Surin Beach
- Bang Tao Beach
- Plane Spotting at Mai Khao Beach
- Monkey Hill
- Rang Hill Viewpoint
Getting there
- Airports:
- HKT
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry