Phuket Beaches
Saikaew Beach: The fine beach in the north end of Phuket Island.
Maikhao Beach: This lonely beach is another where sea turtles come to lay eggs.
Naiyang Beach: This is where Sirinart National Park offices are located.
Naithon Beach: The quiet Naithon Beach nestled at the foot of high hills has a fine strip of sand.
Bangtao Beach: Most of the area is occupied by the Laguna complex, a massive five-hotel development with golf course.
Surin Beach: The steep incline beach, turbulent water, and big waves.
Singh Cape: The beach is in a small, curving bay with rocky headlands at the foot of forest-fringed cliffs and is among Phuket's most beautiful.
Kamala Beach: Kamala is the perfect place to get away from it all and has little to offer in the way of entertainment for that go across the mountains to Patong.
Kalim Beach: Kalim Beach is really a continuation north of Patong's strand
Patong Beach: The beach is Phuket's central tourist and night time entertainment district.
Karon Beach: The sand is very white, and squeaks audibly when walk on.
Kata Beach: The waters are perfect for swimming, and at the north end is a coral reef with many varied corals and fishes which stretches out toward Poo Island
Kata Noi: A smaller beach, south of Kata Beach, with only a few hotels and little other development.
Sehn Bay: The Bay is a small bay with many rocks and corals.
Naiharn Beach: Naiharn Beach is a popular swimming beach and yacht anchorage during the dry season.
Rawai Beach: Rawai Beach is site of a Chao Lay or Sea Gipsy village, many restaurants and bungalows, shell handicraft shops.
Ka Cape: The cape is a popular stop for Thai visitors.
Chalong Bay: is Phuket's principal boat anchorage and the island's largest bay.
Panwa Cape: Panwa Cape is a location of Phuket Aquarium.
Nearby Islands
Coral Island: The island is so well known for its coral reef.
Raya Islands: The sands are sparkling clean and the waters crystal clear like those of the Similan Islands.
Kaew Island: The island can be reached within 15 minutes by chartered boat from Rawai Beach.
Bon Island: A beautiful white sand beach and crystal water is good for swimming.
Mai Ton Island: The island is highly prized for its still perfect natural environment.
Lohn Island: The mainly Muslim inhabitants engage in fishing, rubber and coconut planting.
Tapao Yai Island: The island is home to the Bucerotes hornbill.
Rang Yai Island: Tourists can enjoy many activities include sea kayaking, mountain-biking, and visiting the island's peal farm.
Maphrao Island: There are small bungalows available on the island. You can also find many fine floating restaurants located along the island's coast.
Naka Noy Island: One item of interest at Naka Noy Island not found in many other places is its pearl farm
View Points
Promthep Cape: A most romantic sunset view point
Kata View Point: 3 bays of Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon view point
Rang Hill: Phuket town view point
Forests & Waterfalls
Khao Pra Taew Wildlife Conservation Development and Extension Center: One species of palm found, the Bovernor's Palm or White Back Palm (Palm Lahng Kao) is especially rare.
Sirinat National Park: The park stretches all the way to the island's northern tip.
Kathu Waterfall: A small waterfall, with full of many species of trees
Temples
Chalong Temple: A most popular Thai temple in Phuket
Pra Tong Temple: The temple of Golden Budha
Pra Nahng Sahng Temple: The grounds of this historic temple are where the Battle of Thalang took place in 1785
Chinese Shirnes: Chainese Shirnes in Phuket
Museums & Galleries
Thalang National Museum: Ancient artifacts from Phuket's long history are on display.
Rare Stones Museum: Featuring a fascinating display of hundreds of unique pieces of rare stones.
Phuket Sea Shell Museum: The world's largest golden pearl (140 karats) is on display.
Historic Places
Two Heroines Monument: The two heroines who led Thalang villagers forced against Burmese's attack in 1785.
Antique Buildings: Sino-Portuguese buildings are in Phuket Town.
Sapan Hin: Tin mining monument.
Zoos
Phuket Zoo: Various kinds of animal, and animal shows.
Phuket Aquarium: Display more than 100 species of sea lives.
Phuket Butterfly Farm and Insect World: Display tropical butterflies and orchid.
Night-time Entertainments
Phuket Fantasea: Phuket Fantasea represents a new dimension in nighttime entertainment, using ultra-high technology to create fantastic illusions and special effects
Simon Cabaret: The transvestite show features dozens of gorgeously appareled boys dancing and lipsynching to popular songs.
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