Recommended Tourist Attractions in Phuket, Part 1

Phuket is one of the most famous places in the world that many people want to visit. There is no doubt that this is among the top tourist destinations but before going there you need to prepare a precise plan of the things you want to see and the attractions you want to visit. To be honest, it is not an easy task because of the great variety of places of interest located on the surface of Phuket. Here I try to make a list of the top Must See attractions and I hope that it will be useful for everyone who is eager to take the best of their holiday while being in the Thai famous city. 

1.     Phuket beaches

This is what everyone has come to see, and there are nine pretty crescent bays along the west coast, each worth dropping in on to experience their differing characters. The viewpoint in the south, above Kata Noi Beach, offers an excellent perspective of these tropical beauties, best seen in the high season.

2.     Promthep Cape Phuket

A popular place at sunset for the tour buses, with good views and an interesting landmark dedicated to a maritime-minded prince. Look out for the hundreds of small elephant statues left here. There are good restaurants close by for supper after the sun has set.

3.     Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre Phuket

Located within Khao Phra Taeo National Park, close to Bang Pae Waterfall, this project has been rescuing gibbons from markets and tourist venues for a couple of decades. The animals’ trademark whooping ‘great call’ is distinctive and there are a number of volunteers on hand to give you a good introduction to these apes.

4.     Khao Phra Taeo National Park

This park offers the best of Phuket’s lush landscape and is a protected sanctuary with two lovely waterfalls; Bang Phae to the east and Ton Sai to the north, both accessible by nature trail. There is a waterfall in Kathu, closer to Patong, if you would rather not pay the exorbitant national park fee.

5.     Phuket FantaSea

Highly recommended for the whole family, Phuket FantaSea has a Vegas-style extravaganza, staged every evening in a large auditorium and theme park. It includes a menagerie of animals (from chickens to elephants), circus acts, comedians and Thai cultural displays, and a disappearing elephant magic act devised by David Copperfield. It is located in Kamala, but plenty of shuttles are provided. Multiple winner of Thailand Tourism Awards Best Attraction.

The mentioned places of interest are only a part of the great number of attractions. Visits to the mentioned places can be organized by individual tourists. It is important to say that most of these places are also included in guided tours but taking part in such a tour you will not have enough time to experience with your own senses the whole atmosphere there. Another important issue by planning your trip to Phuket is the accommodation. You can find many options for accommodation in Phuket. The best is to stay in a Phuket hotel. As it is a well-known tourist destination, you will easily the one you are looking for.