Places in Phuket

Phuket's main and most revered temple.

Coral Island (Ko Hae)

A nearby reef island, 15 minutes by boat from Chalong.

Tiger Muay Thai

Famous Muay Thai and MMA training camp—try a session.

Cherng Talay

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Laem Singh Beach

A tiny cove between cliffs—clear water and trail descent.

Bang Tao Beach

Eight kilometers given over to villas and the Laguna Phuket lagoon.

Blue Tree Phuket

A clean lagoon with Tarzan swings and beach parties.

Layan Beach

Quiet northern end of Bang Tao with lagoons and casuarinas.

Surin Beach

Fashionable beach with beach clubs and sunsets.

Kamala

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Phuket FantaSea

Grand cultural park with elephants, fire, and acrobatics.

Kamala Beach

A calm beach town without the hustle and bustle of Patong.

Karon

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Karon Beach

A long, wide beach with squeaky white sand.

Kata

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Karon Viewpoint

Three beaches at a glance — Kata Noi, Kata and Karon.

Kata Beach

An even, family beach with surf in the rainy season.

Kata Noi Beach

Quiet younger sister of Kata behind the cliffs.

Kathu

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Andamanda Phuket

A huge thematic water park inspired by Thai mythology.

Patong

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Freedom Beach

An isolated beach accessible by boat or trail.

Kim's Massage & Spa

Wellness

Authentic Thai massage without tourist markup.

Bangla Road

Nightlife

A pedestrian street of bars and clubs — the heart of Patong night life.

Patong Beach

Phuket's main beach—3 km of sand, umbrellas, and action nearby.

Simon Cabaret

Legendary ladyboy show with glitz and glamour.

Banzaan Fresh Market

Fresh seafood grilled right before your eyes.

Malin Plaza Patong

An evening street food court and souvenirs, two steps from Bangla.

Paradise Beach

A cove next to Patong with a beach club and evening foam parties.

Wat Suwan Khiri Wong

A peaceful temple just steps from the bustling Patong.

Phuket Town

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Phuket Old Town

Sino-Portuguese streets, coffee shops and street art.

Thai Hua Museum

A Sino-Portuguese mansion museum about Phuket's Chinese community.

Tu Kab Khao

Restaurant

Authentic Phuket cuisine in Old Town—classic tom yum.

Jui Tui Shrine

The main Chinese Taoist temple, center of the Vegetarian Festival.

Naka Weekend Market

Huge weekend market: food, clothes, everything.

Baan Chinpracha

A colonial mansion from 1903 with movie-set interiors.

Chillva Market

A hipster night market in shipping containers.

Khao Rang Viewpoint

A panorama of the Old Town from a cafe on the hill.

Monkey Hill

Khao To Sae above the city — a troop of wild macaques and a view over Phuket Town.

Soi Romanee

The most photogenic street in Old Town.

Rawai

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Nai Harn Beach

A picture-postcard bay in the south with a lagoon behind the beach.

Promthep Cape

Phuket's famous sunset at the southern tip.

Racha Island

Clear water and white sand within an hour by boat—snorkeling paradise.

Rawai Seafood Market

A fish market where you can choose a crab, which they cook right away.

Ao Sane Beach

Nai Harn's rocky cove offers great snorkeling right from the shore.

Black Rock Viewpoint

A short hike to a wild cape for the energetic.

Laem Ka Beach

A palm-shaded beach with calm waters even during stormy seasons.

Nikita's Beach Restaurant

Restaurant

Tables by the water for seafood, sunset views, and island panoramas.

Phuket Seashell Museum

An intriguing shell collection that keeps visitors engaged for hours.

Rawai Beach

Longtail boat pier along a long promenade for southern island trips.

Rawai Park

A children's park with pools and zip lines—perfect on rainy days.

Wat Sawang Arom

Ravaei's home temple for early morning services without tourist crowds.

Windmill Viewpoint

A windmill over a cliff and turquoise waters at Ya Nui.

Ya Nui Beach

A small cove at Promthep Cape with kayaks and snorkeling.

Thalang

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Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

Ethical sanctuary—no elephant rides, just observation.

Bang Pae Waterfall

Nature

A waterfall in the national park and gibbon rehabilitation center.

Khao Phra Thaeo

Nature

The last rainforest on the island: trails, gibbons, silence.

Mai Khao Beach

Longest and wildest beach near the airport, where turtles come.

Nai Yang Beach

Shaded beach in Sirinat National Park—with calm waters and snorkeling near reefs.

Sarasin Bridge

Landmark

The gateway bridge to the mainland: sunset, promenade and street food.

Ton Sai Waterfall

Nature

Waterfall at Khao Phra Thaeo Forest Park—bathing pool and jungle.

Wat Phra Thong

Temple with a half-buried golden Buddha and its legend.

Wat Srisoonthorn