Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and arguably the most famous. Blue waters, sandy beaches, spicy Thai food and diving are all just a part of Phuket’s tourist attractions. This island attracts tourists from all over the world for relaxation and adventure. Another characteristic of Phuket is its exceptional weather. This island is hot and sunny all year round. The monsoon season is usually from mid-May to October, but even during this period, it may only rain once or twice a day. Phuket is very easy to reach and a short one-hour flight from Bangkok will take you to the best tourist spot in Thailand. Here we have introduced the top attractions and things to do in Phuket.
Patong Beach patong beach
As the longest beach in Phuket, Patong was the most beautiful and secluded beach in Phuket before tourism developments and becoming a hangout for the island’s guests. However, today Patong is still the most suitable place in Phuket to enjoy beach activities.
You may not find a quiet place to study and relax in Patong, but there are plenty of water sports to keep you entertained. Here you can try everything from fly boarding, jet skiing and parasailing to paddle boarding and banana boat rides.
Many shops and hotels are located along the beach road, and one of the best hotels on the island, Amari Phuket, is located a short distance from Phuket Beach.
Patong also offers some of the best nightlife in Phuket. Head to Walking Bangla (formerly Bangla Road) after dark for nightly concerts. It is not without reason that Patong Beach is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Phuket. Include a trip to Patong Beach on your Phuket tour itinerary.
Location of Patong Beach: Pa Tong, Kathu District, Chang Wat Phuket
Bengtao Beach
Bengtao beach is a pristine place and the second longest beach in the list of Phuket beaches, this area is the best place for a luxury vacation. There are many incredible clubs in Bengtao that you can enjoy. There is so much to see and do here. You will also find many luxury brand stores and stylish restaurants.
Location of Bangtao Beach: Bangtao Beach, Phuket 83110, Thailand.
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free beach One of the quietest tourist attractions in Phuket
300 meters of white sand in Pa Tong! Phuket is like a hidden gem when it comes to tourist attractions. Surrounded by beautiful granite cliffs and lush green hills, this pristine beach is ideal for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
On this beach, see the incredible beauty of the sea, enjoy sunbathing and participate in volleyball and beach soccer. If you are an adventurer, you can explore Phuket’s rich underwater life through scuba diving. Longtail boats are available to explore the bay and enjoy the scenery.
Open Beach Location: Pa Tong, Kathu District, Chang Wat Phuket.
Kata Beach
Located a short distance from Karon Beach, this place is charmingly decorated with soft sandy bays and crystal clear waters. The palm trees along the beach, various restaurants and accommodation facilities have turned Kata into a pleasant place to spend quality time with the family and one of the best tourist attractions in Phuket. This beach is lively even during the night.
Kata Beach is accessible all year round. From May to October, surfers flock to Kata, while from November to April you’ll see more sunbathers on the beach.
Several small shops, colorful souvenir shops, hotels, fashion stores and street food stalls are other attractions of Kata Beach.
Kata Beach Location: Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100, Thailand
Karon Beach
The third longest beach between Patong in the north and Kata in the south, Karon Beach is one of Phuket’s most popular beaches. It is also big enough not to feel crowded with tourists. The southern end of the beach is dedicated to diving.
Karun is divided into three main regions, each of which is different from each other. Central Karon is a lively little town with plenty of options for dining, shopping, nightlife and a Buddhist temple that hosts a weekend market. The third longest beach, located between Patong in the north and Kata in the south, Karon Beach is one of Phuket’s most popular beaches. It’s also wide enough so that beachgoers don’t feel crowded. At the southern end there are spots for snorkeling and diving.
Karun is divided into three main regions, each very distinct. Central Karon is a lively little town with plenty of options for dining, shopping, nightlife and a Buddhist temple. The other part is an ideal place for an evening stroll and also has great hotels, restaurants and shopping areas including Karun Bazaar.
The third main area is towards the southern end of the beach, which features great restaurants and the city’s busier nightlife.
Location of Karon Beach: Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Thailand.
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fantasy One of the most special tourist attractions in Phuket
The 60-hectare cultural theme park is one of the main tourist attractions in Phuket. Inspired by the island’s rich cultural history, FantaSea offers the best nightlife in town. This state-of-the-art theater uses state-of-the-art technology and mesmerizing special effects to showcase the spectacular beauty of Thailand in its programs.
Acrobatic games, aerial performances, magic shows, fireworks and animal performances are a series of fantasy performances that enchant everyone. There is also a large restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Thai food after the show.
Fantasy Location: Kamala, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Visiting hours: 5:30 pm to 11:30 pm
A relaxing spa in Phuket
What better place to relax than Phuket, where there is no shortage of luxurious and cozy spas? You can refresh your mind and experience a relaxing massage while enjoying the magnificent views of the Andaman Sea.
All luxury spa establishments are equipped with modern facilities and you can enjoy a variety of treatments such as Thai massage, aromatherapy oil massage and hot stone massage. Formed with a combination of Chinese and Indian healing techniques, these massages use stretching and acupressure techniques to loosen knots in your muscles.
Elephant sanctuary or forest The most entertaining tourist attractions in Phuket
Among all the tourist attractions in Phuket, the elephant forest sanctuary can be considered the most entertaining. Home to Thailand’s national animal, this place gives you a chance to interact with the majestically beautiful animals in their natural habitat. You can participate in activities like bathing and feeding the animals and learn about their behavior and instincts.
Meet cute baby elephants and even have a relaxing mud spa. You can also arrange a traditional Thai lunch in the forest or take a walk in the area and soak in the natural beauty.
All the jungle elephants are professionally trained and very docile, so you can bring your kids with you.
The location of the elephant sanctuary: 6:30 am to 5:30 pm
Entry fee: INR 4810
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Temple Tha Rua
This is one of the oldest temples among the four islands of Phuket. Roa Temple is Phuket’s brightest and largest temple and has many carved dragons, traditional Chinese paintings with prominent themes of red, gold and green. Inside the hall, you will find statues of Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) in various sizes as well as other traditional deities.
This temple complex has a spacious parking lot and other amenities. Tha Rua Temple is undoubtedly the largest and probably the most beautiful temple in Phuket.
Location of Tha Rua temple: : Located near the monument to the heroines in Phuket.
Visiting hours: 6 am to 6 pm
Phuket old town
Phuket Old Town is historically rich and you will find beautiful shrines, magnificent temples and colorful shops that have preserved their original architecture. Undoubtedly, one of the most stunning tourist attractions of Phuket is the old city. It has chic cafes, private and public museums, quirky little print shops and even a red light district.
Here you can see the magnificent mansions designed in the style of Chinese colonial architecture and there are many restaurants to choose from. Charm market is a good place to buy souvenirs for friends and family. You can also visit the Jui Tui Temple, a popular Chinese temple known as the oldest and holiest spiritual center in the city.
Old Phuket Town Location: Krabi Road, Phuket Town
Visiting hours: 9 am to 4:30 pm
Entrance fee: 200 baht
Big Buddha statue
Marawija Seated Buddha statue is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Phuket and the most respected sightseeing place in this country. Located on top of the Nakkerd hills between Chalong and Kata, this statue is 45 meters high and can be seen even from the farthest point of the city.
The calm atmosphere broken by the chirping of birds gives this place a special atmosphere. Dharma music and the soft ringing of bells can be heard in the background, and hundreds of yellow Buddhist flags fluttering in the wind create a mesmerizing sight. The large Buddha statue is made of concrete and covered with a layer of Burmese white jade marble.
Big Buddha statue location: Tambon Karon, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket
Visiting hours: 8 am to 7:30 pm
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Wat Chalong Temple
In Phuket’s Chalong Bay, Wat Chalong is one of the island’s historical places to visit, mostly known for its ancient Buddhist temples. Local people have been coming to this temple to pray every day for decades, so visitors can get up close and personal with Buddhism.
It is said that the big pagoda of Wat Chalong is the location of a piece of Buddha’s bone. While touring the temple, you can see elaborate wall paintings depicting the story of Buddha’s life along with various Buddha statues. The air-conditioned exhibition hall of Luang Po Cham, wax replicas such as Luang Po Cham, Luang Po Chuang, Luang Po Gleum, and Luang Po Tuad, as well as Thai antiques and Benjarong ceramics are other attractions of Wat Chalong.
Wat Chalong Temple Location: 6 Chao Fah Tawan Tok Rd, Chalong, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Playing time: 8 am to 5 pm
Wat Phra Thong Temple
In this place, you can mainly visit the half-buried Golden Buddha Temple. Only the head and shoulders of the Buddha can be seen and it is not possible to dig further. According to ancient Thai legends, those who tried to dig either met with serious accidents or fell ill.
Wat Phra Thong is one of the oldest temples on Phuket Island. This temple is not very big, but it has several unique features that place it among the tourist attractions of Phuket.
The location of Wat Phra Thong temple: It is located in the Thalang district of Thailand off Highway 402.
Visiting hours: 8 am to 6 pm
Phi Phi Archipelago One of the most famous tourist attractions in Phuket
One of the main tourist attractions of Phuket is the famous Phi Phi Island, where you can enjoy lively music concerts all night long. This island, which is famous for its night life and of course its exceptional nature, is one of the most popular places to visit in Phuket. Here you can enjoy sun, sand and sea on beautiful beaches.
The cliffs jutting out into the blue waters, the clear blue sky and the unique beaches are the characteristics of the Phi Phi Islands. Take part in water sports activities, go shopping and try delicious local cuisine while staying in Phi Phi. Witness the tangerine sunset over the sea and immerse yourself in the unique natural beauty of Phi Phi.
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Ravai village One of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Phuket
Rawai Village is located on the southeast coast of Thailand and is famous for its long tail boats, seafood restaurants and the sea gypsy fish market. You will also come across the popular Phuket Sea Shell Museum, which displays some of the rarest shells from Thailand as well as from around the world.
Sirinat National Park One of the greenest tourist attractions in Phuket
Sirinat National Park has become one of Phuket’s most famous tourist attractions due to its white sand beaches and the sight of airplanes landing over a beach, and it is also heavily commercialized. This park has many resorts in and around it
Sirinat includes evergreen forests, mangrove forests, wildlife and aquatic life and is considered a great place to get to know the flora and fauna of Thailand.
Sirinat National Park Location: 1 Sakhu, Thalang District, Phuket 83140, Thailand
Trick Eye Museum One of the most interesting tourist attractions in Phuket
The internationally famous art gallery is one of the few tourist attractions in Phuket where you can imagine whatever you want and enjoy its quasi-real atmosphere. You have the possibility to immerse yourself in a fun world with sound and light effects at the Trick Eye Museum. These facilities are integrated with AR to provide an extraordinary experience that you will remember for a lifetime.
The art installations and paintings look almost realistic and the optical illusions will blow your mind. Imagine relaxing on the beach or flying on Aladdin’s magic carpet, riding an elephant or wrestling with sharks as far as you can imagine. Trick Eye takes you on a completely different journey. Unlike other museums, visitors are encouraged to touch the artwork here and take as many photos as you like.
Location of Narik Eye Museum: Sentosa Gateway, #01-43/44, Singapore
Visiting hours: 10 am to 9 pm
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Phuket Bird Park
Phuket Bird Park with an area of 12 cubic meters is one of the most famous tourist spots in Phuket among nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. With more than a hundred species of birds from South America, Africa and Asia, this park keeps thousands of birds in their natural habitat.
The lush gardens are well maintained and also have a natural waterfall, thus allowing the birds to fly freely in the grounds. A live bird show is also held three times a day for the entertainment of the guests. Enjoy walking through dense forests and watching hornbills, marcus parrots, painting birds and ostriches flying and playing around you.
Location of Phuket Bird Park: Chao Fah Tawan Tok Rd, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket
Visiting hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Entrance fee: INR 600/ THB 261
Water Park Splash Jungle
When it comes to Phuket tourist attractions, Splash Jungle Water Park located on Mai Khao Beach is an unforgettable destination in southern Thailand. With 12 magical water slides and tons of rides and attractions, this park will be fun for little ones.
If you’re traveling to Phuket with your family, make sure you take your kids here. From the Lazy River ride where you can float in the water to the Goose Boomerang and all are water park attractions. Splash has a buffet of options for the whole family. Facilities such as a children’s aquarium, children’s slide pool and Splash Jungle are also available for toddlers. Adventure lovers should experience the Superbowl ride where they are thrown into the pool through a water tube.
Location of Splash Jungle Water Park: Grand West Sands Villa Phuket, 65 Moo 4, Mai Khao
Working hours: 10 am to 6 pm
Entry fee: INR 2160
Phang Nga Bay
Among all the tourist attractions in Phuket, Phang Nga is the richest place in terms of natural beauty and mesmerizing views. Phang Nga is worth getting on a boat to explore this enchanting area on your own. Surrounded by naturally formed limestone cliffs and full of beautiful sunken caves, this bay is like a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
Since Khaij Phang Nga has been spared from human occupation, it is considered a pristine and peaceful place. As you pass through the water channels, take in the view of majestic mountains and strange cliffs, and enjoy a delicious dinner as you watch the orange sun disappear into the water.
Location of Phang Nga Bay: Lies between southern Thailand’s mainland and Phuket Island
The best time to visit: 11:30 am to 8 pm
Entry fee: INR 7000.
Prometep’s nose
Cape Promethep is one of the best places to visit in Phuket. On a clear day, visitors can view the distinctive shapes of Phi Phi Islands, Ko Racha Yai and Koh Racha Noi from the outer terrace of the Cape Lighthouse.
Some tourists go down to the end of Promthep Cape, but most people stay at the observation point to watch the sunset. When you are exploring the tourist spots of Phuket, you can stop by a handicraft shop and buy interesting souvenirs such as seashells, batik, snacks, sundresses, shawls, toys and beachwear.
Prometep Cape Location: Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100, Thailand
final word
Phuket tourist attractions and places of interest on this island have some of the best elements of nature, such as the colorful coastline with beach huts and the exotic golden sand beach where you can relax and rejuvenate. You can enjoy a great surfing experience as well as wonderful night experiences and exciting water sports in your memories. To book a Phuket tour and to know the details of the Thailand tour, contact our colleagues in the foreign tours department.
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