What to Do in Phuket? What not to miss, and what are the must-see? There are so many answers. Phuket is blessed with many activities and attractions. Some are on the island, and the most impressive are near enough to visit one or more in a single day. After 25 years here, it is quite easy to answer, and we listed all the places we love most in this ‘Phuket Attractions’ section… have fun!
A house museum in Phuket Town Chinpracha House (Baan Chinpracha) is one of the most beautiful mansions in Phuket, spread all around Phuket Town. Some… Read More »Chinpracha House Museum (Baan Chinpracha) 🏛️
Wat Kathu, or Kathu temple, is a not very well-known landmark among tourists, but local photographers know how beautiful it is. This Buddhist temple is on the way to Phuket Town and not far from Patong, but because it stands away from the main road, most people don’t even consider visiting it.
Jui Tui Shrine (Kew Ong) is one of the oldest and most important on Phuket Island. It plays a significant role during the famous Phuket Vegetarian Festival, usually held in October and November. The festival dates use the Lunar Calendar, and the festival’s exact dates change every year, so if you plan to travel to Phuket to see this event, check the dates before booking.
Rang Yai Island is an unexpected little paradise just 5 km away or a 20 min ride from the east coast of Phuket Island.
What is Khao Khad Viewpoint? Khao Khad Viewpoint (Panwa Viewpoint) is a solitary standing viewpoint on top of one of the highest and most remote… Read More »Khao Khad Viewpoint – Panwa Viewpoint
The Thai Hua Museum on Krabi Road in Phuket Town is a pleasant surprise. We visited it a few years ago when it reopened, and despite being in a beautiful mansion, it was just an empty building.
The Phuket Aquarium in Cape Panwa is not immense, as the tunnel is only a few metres long, but it is still a great place to entertain you and your kids on a rainy day and might even be your chance to see baby turtles.
Curious about Phuket diving? Here we address mostly those who haven’t yet experienced this fantastic activity but have been somehow considering the idea of diving.
Andaman Sky Lounge is one of Phuket’s least known rooftop bars and restaurants. It’s relatively easy to find this place in Patong Beach but reviewing it took us a while.
Maiton Island is an understated paradise with a long and exciting history. It’s a fantastic day out, only 15 minutes from Phuket by speedboat. The island is small but with a large and quiet beach and a green hill as a backdrop. Maiton is a private island with a small hotel and just a few bungalows that used to be the ultimate luxury in Phuket.
Ma Doo Bua is a cafe and restaurant whose sole purpose is to provide an irresistible background to the new generation of selfie lovers. The main catch is an artificial lake covered with those unusual giant circular floating leaves called Victoria Amazonica
The Chalong Bay Rum Distillery has become known worldwide, but it started very modestly around 2012, in a remote area of Phuket called Chalong.
Private beaches don’t exist in Phuket or Thailand, and that’s by law. However, people often call them private beaches because you can’t enter
Splash Beach Club is a new spot hidden in a tiny creek not far from Patong Beach, between the beautiful Tri Trang and Paradise beach.
Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina was the first marina built in Phuket several decades ago, and at the time, it was one of the trendiest places for residents and expats.
Phuket has many yoga studios and classes that can help heal your body and mind while you’re on holiday. You can find yoga classes at many Phuket resorts, but if you’re searching for a specific style or method of yoga, you’re best to drop by one of the independent yoga studios around the island.
Thalang National Museum Update 2020: Thalang National Museum partly reopens! The Thalang National Museum in Phuket just reopened after being closed for a couple of… Read More »Thalang National Museum in Phuket
Phuket Simon Cabaret has been a successful show for more than two decades and what makes Simon Cabaret so famous is the ladyboys phenomenon.
California Ink Tattoo Phuket is a brand-new tattoo studio boasting some of the finest and talented artists in the industry, working in a cleanest and sterile environment. For us, there’s nothing more important than art and take great pride in being able to share that with people through the medium of tattooing.
Flying Hanuman Phuket is an immense zipline adventure in the jungle above Kathu village, between Phuket town and Patong. If you need a break from your lazy day on the beach and if you travel with friends, this is an unforgettable adventure.
