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Phuket is a tropical paradise! Whether you’re an all-inclusive vacationer, an adventurer or a lover of Thai culture, there’s something for everyone. Where you definitely go in Phuket? Insider compiled its own TOP attractions 🔥 Choose the attraction you are interested in 👇🏼
Green Elephant Sanctuary Park
Elephant interaction parks are located throughout Thailand, but only few places allow you to observe these wonderful animals in their natural habitat. This location is one of those places. It is a rehabilitation park for elephants rescued from harsh conditions (parks and attractions), where they are not tethered but freely...
UNG Pearl Farm & Shop
The place is interesting because it combines a pearl farm, a pearl workshop and a store at the same time. The staff is very friendly, explains and shows the whole process of the production. In order to grow an artificial pearl, they cut a small cube from the shell, polish...
The Selfie Experience - Selfie Museum Attraction Phuket
Be careful, you can disappear here for at least a few hours, and there’s a chance you’ll get a sore finger from endlessly clicking your phone’s camera. Three floors of incredible photos and unbridled fun await you. Even if you’re not a fan of selfies, you’re sure to have a...
Siam Niramit Phuket
Siam Niramit is the venue for a vibrant theatrical show about Thai history and culture with many actors in traditional costumes. The show is truly spectacular! There are beautiful scenery, costumes, and great performing artists who give 100% to their roles. You can buy a ticket that includes transfer, dinner...
Promthep Cape
Promthep Cape is one of the most picturesque and popular places on Phuket Island. It is perfect for nature enthusiasts and photographers, as well as those who want to witness an incredibly beautiful sunset. From here you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Andaman Sea and Nai Harn Beach....
Windmill
Windmill Viewpoint, located in the southern part of Phuket Island, got its name from the wind turbine installed on the hillside. The viewpoint offers a stunning panorama of the Andaman Sea and islands, Nai Harn and Yanui beaches, Promthep Cape, as well as a mountain with another viewpoint — Black...
Tha Sak Temple
Wat Tha Sak is a sacred and tranquil haven on the eastern side of Phuket Island, where every visitor can find inner peace and harmony. The temple is nestled in lush greenery, surrounded by numerous large and small trees, creating an atmosphere of seclusion and serenity. Shady pathways and convenient...
Napas Art Gallery
Napas Art Gallery is a real art park where thousands of stories come to life on canvases. Here you can see Thai culture through the eyes of talented artists who bring their stories to life right in front of you. You can take a few snapshots for your social media...
Wat Chalong
Phuket is home to over 30 Buddhist temples, but this particular one is the most famous and one of the most revered and majestic. Founded in the early 19th century, Wat Chalong was built in honor of two respected monks, Luang Phor Chaem and Luang Phor Chuang, known for their...
Nemo Dolphinarium Phuket
Here, they hold excellent dolphin shows that appeal not only to children but also to adults. Don’t hesitate to take seats in the front rows — there aren’t that many splashes, plus they give you raincoats to wear. The show itself lasts no more than forty minutes, starting with the...
Carnival Magic
A theme park with a stunning show and beautiful locations that will not leave indifferent not only the children, but also all the adults. There is a real fairytale atmosphere and a full riot of colors in this park! Everything looks very bright and large-scale, and will give you a...
Mai Khao
Mai Khao Beach in Phuket is one of the longest beaches on the island, known for its seclusion and unspoiled nature. This beach stretches for nearly 11 kilometers along the northwest coast of Phuket and is part of the Sirinat National Park. Mai Khao is known as a place where...
Phra Thong Temple
One of the largest temple complexes in Phuket with a mysterious legend. The temple is famous for a golden statue of Buddha half submerged in the ground. One day a boy and a buffalo were plowing the ground in a field and accidentally hit some pegs. When he returned home,...
Karon Temple
The only temple complex of Buddhist temples and pagodas near Karon Beach. It was founded in 1895. The temple has a beautiful interior based on stories of Thai mythology. A staircase leads to the prayer hall, which is decorated with two snake-like mythical creatures, the Nagi. The main relic of...
Khao Rang Samakkhitham Temple
Before the Big Buddha, this temple was known for the largest Buddha statue in Phuket. It is located at the foot of Khao Rang Mountain and you have to climb steep steps to get to it. The stairs are decorated with two huge snakes – Nagi, and the entrance to...
Phuket Art Village
It was opened by a man named Niran Chanhom along with two other artists 13 years ago, but the place is still gaining popularity. The village consists of several artists’ houses, united by a common area and includes several galleries and workshops, as well as a small burger joint and...
King Rama 9 park
King Rama IX Park is the largest park in Phuket. It is significant to locals as it is dedicated to the memory of one of Thailand’s most beloved and respected monarchs, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). He ruled the country from 1946 to 2016, becoming the longest reigning monarch in...
Karon park
If you want to enjoy peace and solitude surrounded by scenic nature, then Karon Park in Phuket is the perfect place for you. There are few places on the Phuket island that are equipped with a sidewalk. Karon Park is great for walking and running. The park is located near...
Kao Khad Views Tower
Not the most popular viewpoint (or rather tower) in Phuket, but thanks to this, there’s a good chance you’ll be all alone there and that’s a definite plus. A pretty lookout overlooking Chalong Bay and neighboring islands. There is a tower with an observation deck: a long staircase and scenic...
Laguna Phuket
Laguna Phuket is the most luxurious area of the island perfect for walks. On one side, Laguna is bordered by the shopping streets of Boat Avenue, and on the other, by the Layan Beach area. The coastline of Laguna features the 13-kilometer Bang Tao Beach, the best on Phuket. In...
Monkey Hill
Monkey Hill is a hill located near Phuket Town, known for the large number of monkeys that inhabit it, which are not afraid of humans and fearlessly take food from them. The hill is equipped with three observation decks, the highest of which deserves special attention for its excellent view....
Wat Koh Sire
An authentic temple in Phuket with free entry and a magnificent panoramic view of the old town of Phuket and the surrounding islands of the southern coast. The temple itself is not very large, fifteen minutes are enough to see everything. Inside, there is a large statue of a reclining...
Tha Ruea Shrine
Tha Ruea is a small but very impressive Chinese shrine in Phuket. It’s not the most popular place among tourists, and it’s the locals who are most often found inside. But if you’re in the neighborhood, Tha Rua is definitely worth a visit. It is in the classic Taoist style,...
Sirinat National Park
The jewel of Phuket’s northwest coast. Sirinat National Park was established in 1981 and covers about 22 square kilometers of land and 68 square kilometers of water. It is a protected conservation area, and its boundaries are not only on land, but also on the sea, as not only plants...
Aquaria Phuket
One of Phuket’s attractions to visit during inclement weather and especially with children. The oceanarium is small, but this is more of a plus for small visitors who do not have time to get tired. The size is fully compensated by the variety of inhabitants, modernity and cleanliness. All the...
Phuket Old Town
Phuket Town, aka Phuket Old Town, is the main hipster-backpacker mecca of the island and a great opportunity to touch its history and just stroll around. It is here that Phuket’s rare architectural and historical landmarks are accumulated, preserved and maintained. It is an absolutely unique European-style district of the...
Museum Phuket
A compact but worthy of a visit museum. It is located in the Old Phuket neighborhood and admission is free. The expositions are located in two historical buildings. The first is the well-known “clock tower”. Inside there is an exhibition of works by local photographers, but the most interesting thing...
Peranakan Phuket Museum
Peranakan is a word that comes from the Malay language. It means “born here” and is used to refer to Chinese of mixed ancestry. When a foreigner marries a local woman, their descendants are the ancestors of the Peranakan people. The Peranakan people had their own traditions, language, dress and...
Thalang National Museum
Talang National Museum is dedicated to the history and culture of Phuket and Thailand from ancient times to modern times. Prior to the advent of tourism in Phuket, which emerged not so long ago, there were only two main towns on the island, Talang and Phuket Town, and later the...
Saphan Hin Mangrove Walkway
This is a beautifully designed pedestrian bridge over a mangrove forest. Here, you can enjoy a short but very pleasant walk among the thickets. Even in the heat, it’s cool and shady here. The swampy thickets are teeming with life: birds sing loudly, the koel calls out, and small white...
Bangla Road
Bangla Road is a 400-meter stretch of road closed to vehicular traffic and open only to pedestrians. It is a noisy street with a plethora of establishments and bars to suit every taste and budget. It’s a great spot for those who love loud music and nightlife. Besides bars, there...
Golden Buddha temple
This is a landmark of Buddhist architecture and culture. It’s a stunningly quiet and pleasant temple with a large number of interesting small details on the facades and authentic historical illustrations inside. There are almost no people here, just friendly monks, so you can touch Thai history in almost complete...
Phuket Aquarium
It’s a nice oceanarium with flora and fauna of coral reefs, an underwater tunnel, and a touch pool. The oceanarium itself is small, but the variety of fish is impressive. At the entrance, there’s an open pond with koi carp and a pig-nosed turtle – very beautiful. When exiting the...
Tsunami Memorial Park
A memorial created in memory of those who perished during the tsunami. In 2004, a terrible natural disaster occurred in Phuket, claiming the lives of thousands of people. Many families lost loved ones, who died or went missing in the waves of the powerful tsunami that suddenly struck the islands....
Bang Pae Waterfall
Bang Pae Waterfall is the largest waterfall on the island and a very pleasant place for a family outing. The waterfall is cool and exotic plants grow around the waterfall. The path to the waterfall can be slippery, so you should be careful and wear closed shoes instead of slates....
Nak Snake Farm & Show
A clean and new snake farm in Phuket. Here, a staff member will greet you and start a tour about snakes, walking along the enclosures and cages. After that, everyone is seated around an arena and the show begins. The show features skilled snake charmers, radiated rat snakes, Siamese and...