Scenic spot introduction:

Phuket Island in Thailand is known as "a pearl on the Andaman Sea". It is rich in natural resources and is known as the "Treasure Island" and "Treasure Island". It is the largest island in Thailand and the smallest province in Thailand. It is the only island in Thailand that has been granted provincial status. It is now a major tourist attraction in Thailand that is world-renowned.
Phuket is located in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of the Malay Peninsula in southern Thailand. It has a profound history and culture. Since ancient times, some tribes composed of aboriginal people have lived here. The coast was once occupied by a nomadic tribe known as "Chao Nam" or "Sea Gypsies". They are constantly migrating, and they will temporarily settle on the islands, but they never cultivate or farm on the fertile islands. They only maintain their lives by being pirates and collecting shellfish to obtain pearls. They don't even have any written language or any religious beliefs, and are considered by the world to be an extremely primitive and barbaric people.
Phuket is famous for its pure white sand and lime reefs. Since Thailand itself has no threats from typhoons and huge waves, Phuket is even more sunny and windy, and the area is not very large. There are more than a dozen large and small islands in the periphery, and each island is uniquely beautiful. The west coast of the island faces the Andaman Sea, where there are pristine white beaches. Each beach has its own advantages and charms. The white beaches, strange-shaped lime reefs, and jungle-covered hills attract tourists every year. A large number of tourists come to visit.

Attractions distribution:

Phuket is 867 kilometers away from the capital Bangkok, covering an area of ​​543 square kilometers. It is longer from north to south and slightly narrower from east to west. It is surrounded by 39 small islands. It is a representative tourist resort in Southeast Asia. The island is dotted with beaches and bays, including Kamala Beach, which is famous for its purity, Surin Beach, which has a private style, Coral Island where sea sports are often held, and Patong Beach, which has rich nightlife. There are many mountains on the island. Visitors can take taxis and motorcycles to explore the island, as well as scuba diving and yachting. In the north, there are pineapple fields and rubber plantations open to tourists; in addition, tourists can also see European-style domestic buildings in the city.

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, vacation, entertainment, amusement park, seaside
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel Guide: Thailand Six-Day Free Travel Guide 2018
  • Travel tips: Best recommended travel tips for February

travelling guideline:

The Seafood Festival, held every May, aims to promote Phuket's delicious seafood and attract tourists during the rainy season. Activities include a seawater tourism resource exhibition, seafood sales stalls, regional cooking exhibitions and cultural exhibitions.

Chaolei Gypsy Boat Race Festival, every year in the middle of June and November of the lunar calendar, the Chaolei tribe in Phuket will hold this celebration. Similar to the Loy Krathong Festival, boats are put into the water at night to drift away with the waves, with the intention of driving away bad luck and praying for good luck. Before putting the boat into the water, cut off a small piece of nail and hair, and put it in together with a small doll made of wood. Afterwards, the villagers perform their famous dance around their boats.

Patong Beach Carnival, held on November 1st every year, is a crazy, lively and artistic festival. There are Thailand's best jazz band performances, transvestite performances, bartending skills performances, magic performances, etc. Many colorful and interesting activities will also be organized, including morning blessings, water sports competitions, tourist beauty contests and more. You can also come into contact with local Phuket art.

Best time to visit:

Every year from November to April of the following year

Shopping recommendations:

Batik products, tinware and cashew nuts, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Asia>Thailand>Hat Yai City

How to get there:

Phuket's airport has flights arriving every week from Shanghai (at least three flights per week), Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and various parts of Europe. Beijing, Guangzhou and Wuhan have also opened flights to Phuket. . You can also transfer from Bangkok to Phuket. Thai Airways International has more than a dozen flights between Bangkok and Phuket every day from morning to night. There are minibuses at the airport that cost 120 baht per person to reach Phuket Town, and 180 baht to go to Patong, Kata or Karon Beach. Or take a taxi, the taxi price from the airport to Phuket Town is 500 baht, and to the beach 700-800 baht. Usually the high-end hotel where you stay will provide airport pick-up service.

Taking a bus from Bangkok to Phuket is nearly 900 kilometers and takes about 12 hours. There are several long-distance buses to Phuket every day from the Bangkok City South Bus Terminal, ending at the Phang Nga Rd bus station in downtown Phuket, and the return journey is the same. Standard buses have multiple departures every day: 7:00, 9:30, 17:00, 17:30, 17:45, 18:00, 18:30, 18:40, 19:00, 19:10, 20 :00 Air-conditioned trucks are usually on night shift, three shifts a day: 17:30, 18:00, 18:30.

Scenic area map:

3D real scene of scenic spot

Attraction Tickets

Phuket ticket prices:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

Open all day

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