About Phuket
- by MPK TRAVEL , 28 Jun 2021
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PHUKET IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS ISLANDS IN THAILAND. DO NOT MISS EVERYTHING TO DO AND SEE IN PHUKET ON YOUR VISIT TO THE ISLAND.
Located in the Andaman Sea, the island of Phuket is the largest in Thailand. The epicenter of mass tourism in the country, Phuket is famous for its resorts, some of the best quality-price in the country, and its great hotels. This mass tourism makes it no longer the backpacking destination of the 70s when the island was almost virgin. Even so, thanks to its large size, in Phuket you can find incredible and quiet corners. If you still do not know what to do and see in Phuket we leave you this list with the most famous places that you should try not to miss if you visit the island.If your idea is to visit the island, these are the best things to do and see in Phuket:
1. Visit Phuket Beaches
Being an island, Phuket has a variety of beaches. Among the most visited by tourists, the beaches of Patong and Karon Beach stand out, while the quietest would be the beaches of Kata Yao, Kata Noi, Kamala Beach, or Baan Thao and just the ideal to get lost and escape from the hustle and bustle of the island are the beaches of Surin Beach and Banana Rock Beach. So, let visit the beaches of Phuket with us!
2. Visit Great Buddha Of Phuket
Next, we would recommend visiting the great Buddha of Phuket. Located between the Chalong and Kata area we can find the main symbol of the island, its famous Big Buddha. Being located on a hill, its views are impressive, since from there we will have a panoramic view of the island. At about 25m tall and its characteristic white color it is one of the largest Big Buddhas in Thailand.
3. Visit Old Zone Of Phuket
Known as Old Phuket, the main and oldest urban nucleus of the island, it has a colonial-style old town that is worth knowing. Phuket was an island that was on the trade route between Southeast Asia, India, Europe being an important place for Portuguese and Chinese merchants. Old buildings and streets are still conserved from that time, which are worth visiting and getting lost while walking. Let visit the Old Zone of Phuket Town.
4. Visit Wat Khao Rang
If you like to have a religious tour, we would like to suggest you visit Wat Khao Rang. Located on Khao Rang Hill, Wat Khao Rang is famous for its Great Golden Sitting Buddha. Apart from the impressive figure, the temple stands out for being in one of the best-preserved natural environments on the island, ideal for small trekking.
5. Visit the Chinese Temples Of Phuket
Phuket has one of the most important Chinese communities in Thailand and one of the oldest established in the country. This means that on the island we can find several Chinese temples highly revered by the community that inhabits the island. Of these temples, those of Bang Neow, Jui Tui, Katu, Tha Rua, and Samkong stand out. You definitely should not miss out on Phuket the Chinese New Year and especially the famous Vegetarian Festival. This is why a lot of people come here to visit the Chinese Temples of the islands.
6. Visit the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
The Phuket Elephant Sanctuary offers you the opportunity to learn about the reality of elephants in Thailand. As such it is an elephant rescue center free from any kind of animal abuse. In their programs, they also do not offer activities where tourists bathe with animals, only options to accompany elephants on their jungle walks. So, you can come here to visit the Phuket elephant sanctuary.
As you can see, there are many things to do and see in Phuket. We hope you enjoy the island to the fullest.
7. Enjoy Your Viewpoint
Due to its size in Phuket, we will find mountainous areas with incredible viewpoints to enjoy the sunsets of the Andaman Sea. The best viewpoints or viewpoints are those of Prompthep Cape and Karon Viewpoint. So, you can enjoy your viewpoint here.
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