PHUKET
ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
This popular city is best known for its beautiful beaches with superb scuba
diving grounds. Beach and outdoor activities top the list of things to do and
there's certainly something for everyone. Apart from stunning natural beauty and
an excellent hospitality industry, It also has a number of attractions and
activities to fill its tourist brochure.
Some popular Phuket attractions
and Phuket activities include the following:
Phuket Beaches, Thailand:
It has numerous beaches along its coast with breathtaking natural beauty are among the most popular Phuket activities. These beaches offer a wide choice of beaches to satisfy every kind of visitor with there white sand, casurina trees and strutting Mynah birds. Most popular beaches are located on the west coast of the island however, the quieter beaches are located towards the northwestern coastline of the Island. The most popular beaches include Patong Beach, Karon Beach, Kata Beach, Kamala beach, Rawai Beach, Kata Noi Beach, Hat Nai Han, Laem Ka. The greatest concentration of hotels, shops and restaurants is around Patong beach and stretches south towards Karon and Kata beach. Phuket beaches are easily accessible by road, air of ferry. The beaches offer a wide variety of sanctities including Golf, Canoeing, Kayaking, Boating, Angling and Catamaran Rides. Some of the must see things on these beaches are Thai Village, Seashell Museum, Thai Boxing and Dino Park and Snake Farm.
Phuket Town:
Being a small urban treasure, it is a charming city full of surprises making it a popular tourist destination. It is one of the major influences on the tourism in Thailand with a number of tourist attractions like the Orchid Garden and Thai Village which highlight some of the most characteristic features of Thai culture. The Butterfly farm is also a must see attraction.
Wat Chalong Temple, Thailand:
This Buddhist temple is located on the southern outskirts of Phuket Town and is considered to be the most beautiful temples on the island. It consists of several statues including the staue of Luang Por Cham, who helped the people of Phuket put down the Angyee, or Chinese Coolie, Rebellion in 1876 during the reign of Rama V. A recent addition to the temple is a 61.4-meter high chedi containing the Phra Borom Sareerikatat relic, a piece of the Lord Buddha's bones brought over from Sri Lanka.
Phuket Aquarium - Phuket Attractions:
Phuket activities include a visit to the amazing aquarium, it consists of both saltwater and freshwater fishes displaying hundreds of exotic and colorful marine species found in the sea. This is also Thailand's major marine biological research station, undertaking work on tropical reef ecosystems, commercial fisheries, and other related projects. The aquarium is located at Cape Panwa, on the island's extreme southeast.
Thalang National Museum, Thailand:
The museum is open daily and is located near the Two Heroines Monument and among the popular attractions of Thailand. The museum consists of a permanent exhibition of life in old city, ancient artifacts and remains discovered on the coast as well as materials used during war with Burma (Myanmar).
Phuket Sea Shell Museum is located near the Rawai beach on the island's southwestern shores. The museum consists of a huge collection of some of the most valuable sea shells of the world. Wherever they originate, each shell in the Museum is the best of its type and sometimes, the only of its type. Many of these shells are the most sought-after by collectors and from Phuket and Thai waters. In addition there are also some rarities and odd shells including the world's largest golden pearl (140 karats). The museum has also a large shop selling seashell products, Phuket activities, handicrafts and souvenirs. Being among the popular Phuket attractions, the sea shell museum is a must see.
Orchid Farm and Thai Village - Phuket Activities:
Located at approximately 3 kms from the Phuket city, the village is the ideal place for traditional Thai culture lovers. The visitors get a chance to enjoy the stunning classical Thai dance performances, sword-fighting, Thai boxing, southern customs and elephant shows. There are also displays of Handicrafts and traditional mining techniques. There is a Orchid Garden right outside and is worth a visit.
Laem Phromthep or Phromthep Cape - Phuket Attractions:
This is a popular place at sunset for the tour buses, there are good views and an interesting landmark dedicated to a maritime-minded prince. Look out for the hundreds of small elephant statues left here.
The Zoo - Phuket Attractions:
The Zoo is located south of Phuket Town and has a large collection of Asian and African animals, reptiles, birds, butterflies and much more. It has almost 5,000 crocodiles, 60 species of birds and more than 100 species of butterflies along with several other animals. Elephant, Monkeys and Crocodile wrestling shows take place all day long. There is a small refreshment area too.
Submarine - Phuket Attractions:
It operates 5 dives daily and carries forty eight passengers into the waters southeast and among the popular Phuket attractions of Thailand. The submarine is fully air conditioned and boasts of the latest technology available in tourist submarines. The submarine dive is among the popular Phuket attractions.
Other Popular Phuket Attractions and Phuket Activities are -
Wat Phranang Sang, Wat Phra Thong, The Two Heroines Monument, The Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary, Sirinat National Park, Ban Thao Thepkasattri, Ao Bang Thao, Saphan Hin, Butterfly Farm, Laem Ka, Ao Chalong, Chalong Bay, Sehn Bay, View Point, Cultural Center, Scuba Club. Phuket activities are also a major reason why people visit Thailand.
