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What to Do?

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!

Bangla Boxing Stadium Phuket

Bangla Boxing Stadium

    Bangla Boxing Stadium is one of the two or three Muay Thai Stadiums in Patong Beach, one of the many ways you can entertain yourself after dinner.

    Sabai Corner Restaurant

    Sabai Corner Restaurant Phuket

      Sabai Corner is a beautiful Thai restaurant hidden in Phuket, not far from Kata Noi Beach. Only a few dedicated travellers will find it or try to find it. The food is good without being exceptional, but you will discover the magnificent panoramic view of the nearby sea.

      OTOP Market Patong, Phuket

      Patong Otop Shopping Paradise

        Initially designed as a local market, Patong Otop Shopping Paradise was created to promote the handicrafts and original products of each province of Thailand. Long ago, it became a night spot with those round bamboo bars that used to be so famous on Bangla Road twenty years ago.

        Wat Suwan Kuha in Phang Nga

        Wat Suwan Khuha – วัดสุวรรณคูหา

          Hidden in a vast cave in Phang Nga Province, Wat Suwan Khuha is a surprising religious site sheltering an immense reclining golden Buddha. If you feel like a little drive outside Phuket island, this is your chance to explore another side of Phang Nga!

          Karon Viewpoint

          Karon Viewpoint

            The Karon Viewpoint Thai name is Kho Sam Haad, which means ‘The Hill of the Three Beaches’, and once we reached the place, just as promised, we saw three beaches. So if this is your first trip to Phuket, you probably will stop for a few minutes at this popular panoramic landmark.

            Koh Sirey

            Koh Sirey

              Koh Sirey is an island connected to Phuket town by a very short bridge, this small piece of land doesn’t have any particular signs, but this is where you will find the beautiful Westin Siray Bay Resort.

              Wat Kao Rang

              Wat Khao Rang Samakkhitham and Phuket Golden Sitting Buddha

                Wat Khao Rang (Kao Rang Temple) is a modest temple in Phuket town that would be somewhat anonymous if it was not for its large and majestic golden sitting Buddha. But is the giant Buddha not supposed to be much bigger and made of white marble? True, this one is the golden Buddha of Phuket Town, one of the first sitting Buddha in Phuket, built long ago on the hillside of the famous Khao Rang Hill.

                Black Rock Viewpoint Phuket

                Black Rock Viewpoint in South Phuket

                  The Black Rock viewpoint, in the south of Phuket, has been known for a while, but it’s among the most challenging ones to reach if you are not familiar with the area. It also requires a car or, even better, a motorbike to get there. You will need to be in a decent physical condition as it involves some steep walking.

                  Wat Phra Thong in Phuket

                  Wat Phra Thong – วัดพระทอง

                    Wat Phra Thong (or Wat Prathong), meaning ‘Golden Buddha Image Temple is a very old temple with an incredible legend behind it, the kind of story that irresistibly attracts people. It’s not very big or impressive, but everyone first wants to see the famous half-buried golden Buddha. So what is this strange legend about a temple in Thalang on the way to Phuket Airport?

                    Muay Thai in Phuket

                    Muay Thai Training in Phuket

                      Muay Thai Training in Phuket has been a while since I wanted to know how a Muay Thai Training Camp works. After watching several Thai boxing fights, you realize that Muay Thai is a martial art that requires long training and advanced skills.

                      Phuket Bird Park

                      Phuket Bird Park

                        Phuket Bird Park, in Chalong, welcomes you with a large entrance gate opening on a green jungle and an Indiana Jones-looking bridge, setting the mood for a visit.