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Phuket

asily one of Thailand’s busiest island destinations, Further inland is where you
Phuket is also the biggest island our country has will get a taste of old-world
Eto offer, fi lled with fi ve-star resorts, celebrity-chef Phuket, particularly with Old
restaurants, glitzy clubs, as well as natural attractions and Phuket Town, filled with bright

historical structures. Luckily for travellers, this popular and colourful colonial-style
destination is now easily accessible thanks to a large mansions and townhouses.
international airport with two terminals. Take a stroll down Phuket’s
Walking Street Market to
If that hasn’t convinced you, maybe some of the local sample some of Thailand’s
hot spots will. On the island itself, there are more than 30 traditional Thai food and shop
stunning beaches to choose from, including popular nightlife for authentic Thai goods. Old Phuket Town
hub Patong Beach, and the scenic Karon Beach. To the north
of Patong lies the less crowded and more idyllic Surin and For families, there are many activities that the little ones can
Bang Tao beaches. enjoy, including the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, where you
can feed and observe these gentle giants in their natural
The west coast of Phuket is known as the sunset coast, habitat. Entertainment-wise, you can’t beat the Las Vegas
where the majority of hotels are located around many small styled Phuket FantaSea. It’s a magical theme park and Thai
bays and beautiful beaches. There are also several glorious cultural concert rolled into one. Then there is the 6,400sqm
viewpoints, including Promthep Cape and Karon Viewpoint, Splash Jungle Water Park and the Dino Park Mini Golf course,
to enjoy the scenic sunsets. which features life-size replicas of prehistoric creatures.

If you are eager to explore less crowded havens, you are just
in luck, as Phuket is also a short boat ride away from many of
the country’s most beautiful tropical paradises. There are Phi
Phi Islands, where the Hollywood movie The Beach (2002)

was filmed, as well as Phang Nga Bay, which harbours the

famed James Bond Island that appeared in the film The Man
View from Karon Viewpoint with the Golden Gun (1974).
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