P h u k e t .A t t r a c t i o n s

Beaches
Hire a car or a motorcycle and find yourself a beach and enjoy the beauty and peace .
Try Kamala, Kata Noi or Nai Yang
The scent and sound of the beach has soothing effects.
Browse Beaches of Phuket

Buddhist Temples
Wat Chalong and Wat Phra Thong (Golden Buddha Monastery) at Thalang are the two best known temples in Phuket. The latter has a large solid gold Buddha image protruding from the temple floor

Butterfly Garden & Aquarium
One of the largest tropical aquariums and landscaped gardens in Phuket where one can enjoy live coral gardens and the many species of butterflies. Follow signs from the intersection of Patong Road and the airport bypass road. Opens daily 09.00-17.30 hrs.

Chinatown
Chinese shrines and Chinese shophouses abound in downtown Phuket as a result of large scale Chinese immigrations in search of tin wealth. Walking is the best way to experience Chinatown. Phang Nga Road, Krabi Road and Thalang Road.

Crocodile World and Sea Aquarium
In additions to crocodiles there are elephants, birds, reptiles and monkeys. Chana Charoen Road . Open daily 09.00 - 18.00 hrs.

Fresh Food Market
Open in the early hours of the morning until the evening. This is Phuket's main morning food, fruit and flower market. Located down town near the central traffic circle.

Go-Karts
The Go- Kart racing track is situated at the bottom of the hill leading to Patong Beach.

Marine Biological Research Centre
Thailand's major marine research centre. The aquarium is open- daily 10.00-16.00 hrs. 10 baht entrance fee. Research station visits by appointment only. Sakdidey Road, Makharn Bay, Cape Panwa Road.

Naga Pearl Farm
Daily pearl culturing demonstration on the pearl farm island. Overnight stays possible at bungalow resort. Open daily 09.00 -15.30. Pearl extracting show at 11.00.

Pa Pra Taew National Park
Near Thalang is Pa Pra Taew National Park and waterfall, one of the few surviving areas of rainforest left on Phuket.

Phuket Shooting Range
Indoor and outdoor shooting ranges as well as snooker club and restaurant. Open daily 09.00-18.00.
82/2 Patak Road ( West of Chalong 5-way intersection )

Pirate's Cove Mini Golf
A choice of two 18-hole courses is available - Jungle and Pirate Behind the Holiday Inn in Patong Beach.

Tarzan's Jungle Bungy Jump
Near the major intersection on the townside of the bottom of the big hill in Patong.

Thai Boxing Stadium
Fights every Friday night at 20.00 hrs. Saphan Hin, South Phuket Road.

Thalang National Museum
Fine exhibits depicting Phuket's history. Hwy #402,turn right at the Heroine's statue. Open Wed- Sun 10.00-16.00 hrs.

Phuket Orchid Garden and Thai Village
Located just 2.5 kilometres from the city centre, on the road to the airport, Phuket Orchid Garden and Thai Village is one of the major attractions in Phuket. The village offers four superb restaurants and daily performances of dances and culture of the Southern area. Open daily.

P h u k e t .A t t r a c t i o n s

Beaches
Hire a car or a motorcycle and find yourself a beach and enjoy the beauty and peace .
Try Kamala, Kata Noi or Nai Yang
The scent and sound of the beach has soothing effects.
Browse Beaches of Phuket

Buddhist Temples
Wat Chalong and Wat Phra Thong (Golden Buddha Monastery) at Thalang are the two best known temples in Phuket. The latter has a large solid gold Buddha image protruding from the temple floor

Butterfly Garden & Aquarium
One of the largest tropical aquariums and landscaped gardens in Phuket where one can enjoy live coral gardens and the many species of butterflies. Follow signs from the intersection of Patong Road and the airport bypass road. Opens daily 09.00-17.30 hrs.

Chinatown
Chinese shrines and Chinese shophouses abound in downtown Phuket as a result of large scale Chinese immigrations in search of tin wealth. Walking is the best way to experience Chinatown. Phang Nga Road, Krabi Road and Thalang Road.

Crocodile World and Sea Aquarium
In additions to crocodiles there are elephants, birds, reptiles and monkeys. Chana Charoen Road . Open daily 09.00 - 18.00 hrs.

Fresh Food Market
Open in the early hours of the morning until the evening. This is Phuket's main morning food, fruit and flower market. Located down town near the central traffic circle.

Go-Karts
The Go- Kart racing track is situated at the bottom of the hill leading to Patong Beach.

Marine Biological Research Centre
Thailand's major marine research centre. The aquarium is open- daily 10.00-16.00 hrs. 10 baht entrance fee. Research station visits by appointment only. Sakdidey Road, Makharn Bay, Cape Panwa Road.

Naga Pearl Farm
Daily pearl culturing demonstration on the pearl farm island. Overnight stays possible at bungalow resort. Open daily 09.00 -15.30. Pearl extracting show at 11.00.

Pa Pra Taew National Park
Near Thalang is Pa Pra Taew National Park and waterfall, one of the few surviving areas of rainforest left on Phuket.

Phuket Shooting Range
Indoor and outdoor shooting ranges as well as snooker club and restaurant. Open daily 09.00-18.00.
82/2 Patak Road ( West of Chalong 5-way intersection )

Pirate's Cove Mini Golf
A choice of two 18-hole courses is available - Jungle and Pirate Behind the Holiday Inn in Patong Beach.

Tarzan's Jungle Bungy Jump
Near the major intersection on the townside of the bottom of the big hill in Patong.

Thai Boxing Stadium
Fights every Friday night at 20.00 hrs. Saphan Hin, South Phuket Road.

Thalang National Museum
Fine exhibits depicting Phuket's history. Hwy #402,turn right at the Heroine's statue. Open Wed- Sun 10.00-16.00 hrs.

Phuket Orchid Garden and Thai Village
Located just 2.5 kilometres from the city centre, on the road to the airport, Phuket Orchid Garden and Thai Village is one of the major attractions in Phuket. The village offers four superb restaurants and daily performances of dances and culture of the Southern area. Open daily.