Phuket combines beaches, temples and natural areas. The island offers water sports along Patong and Kata coasts, Buddhist temples like Wat Chalong, excursions in Phang Nga Bay and to Phi Phi Islands. The historic center features sino-portuguese architecture and local markets.
Phang Nga, Thailand
The bay contains over 40 limestone islands with caves, lagoons and mangroves between vertical rock walls.
Mueang Phuket, Thailand
The streets are lined with 19th-century Sino-Portuguese buildings featuring colored facades and arcades.
Kathu, Thailand
The 3-kilometer beach offers water sports, restaurants, nightclubs and the Jungceylon shopping complex.
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The 45-meter marble statue on Nakkerd Hill provides views of Chalong, Kata and Rawai.
Chalong, Thailand
This Buddhist compound contains a collection of religious objects and historical wall paintings. The monks perform religious rituals and give blessings.
Phang Nga, Thailand
An archipelago of nine granite islands with white shores. The underwater area contains corals, tropical fish and sea turtles.
Mueang Phuket, Thailand
A hilltop observation point overlooking three coastal sections: Kata Noi, Kata and Karon. Multiple islands are visible in good visibility.
Thalang, Thailand
A facility for elephants on 30 acres of forest land. The animals move freely between ponds and trees.
Rawai, Thailand
A peninsula with a 50-meter-high observation deck. The lighthouse guides ships through the Andaman Sea. The terrace presents views of the Phi Phi islands.
Krabi, Thailand
Six islands rise from the Andaman Sea with 100-meter limestone cliffs. The coral reef houses tropical fish among the rocks.
Kathu, Thailand
This wildlife facility houses both mature and young tigers in enclosures where visitors can observe them with professional animal handlers present.
Patong, Thailand
Modern retail complex in central Patong with five levels containing 200 retail stores, food establishments and a movie theater complex.
Thalang, Thailand
The family park features water slides, a wave pool and a lazy river for visitors of all ages.
Karon, Thailand
The Buddhist temple displays traditional Thai architecture with red and gold decorations and houses several Buddha statues.
Thalang, Thailand
An animal protection center providing medical care, sterilization and adoption services for homeless animals in Thailand.
Phang Nga, Thailand
This limestone island served as a filming location for the 1974 movie The Man with the Golden Gun.
Koh Hey, Thailand
The 200-meter beach with fine sand provides water sports options including snorkeling near coral reefs and kayak tours along the coast.
Cherngtalay, Thailand
One kilometer coastal stretch with white sand and blue water, bordered by palm trees and local restaurants.
Phang Nga, Thailand
The viewpoint at 450 meters elevation shows the limestone rocks of Phang Nga Bay and the surrounding islands.
Chalong, Thailand
This production facility makes rum from local sugarcane and offers tours through the distillation process followed by tasting sessions.
Phuket, Thailand
The temple houses a reclining Buddha statue measuring 29 meters in length. The building displays traditional Thai architecture.
Phuket City, Thailand
This Chinese temple serves as a center for religious ceremonies. The architecture follows traditional Chinese temple building principles.
Rawai, Thailand
The coast features coral reefs and an underwater world with tropical fish. The beach extends for 200 meters.
Rawai, Thailand
The bay sits in southern Phuket with an 800-meter sandy beach. The water reaches depths of up to 5 meters.
Kathu, Thailand
An observation point at 150 meters elevation with direct views over the coastline and white sand beach below.
Phang-Nga Bay, Thailand
Fishing village built on stilts at the base of a steep limestone cliff with 320 houses and 1600 residents.
Phuket Town, Thailand
A waterfront park spanning 5 hectares with sports facilities, walking paths and a bronze statue depicting tin mining history.
Thalang, Thailand
An observation point at 430 meters elevation offering 360-degree views of the island, airport and Andaman Sea.
Patong, Thailand
500-meter sand beach in a small bay south of Patong. The water is clear, the sand is fine and white.