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Promthep Cape

'Prom' is Thai for the Hindu 'Brahma' signifying purity, and 'Thep' means 'God'. Prom Thep is a headland stretching in to the sea and forming the extreme south-end of Phuket. Promthep Cape (Laem Prom Thep) has been a prominent feature for mariners since of early seafarers from the sup-continent, remains of whose journey have been found all along the Malay-peninsula's west coast.

From Rawai Beach turn right and go for 2 kilometers. The cape has tall cliffs on the south, and was formerly called by local villagers 'Laem Jao' (The Gods' Cape). From the cliffs running down to the boulders at the sea is the line of toddy palm trees. Emerald green currents swirl in the water and breakers hurl themselves in vain against the rocky point: it is one of Phulet's most inspiring vistas. In the distance can be seen Gaew Island (Koh Gaew). From Promthep Cape, which is the most beautiful place to catch Phuket's famous sunset, a road leads northwest to Naiharn Beach.

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Kata View Point

From this Kata View Point (Jud Chom View Ka Ta) can be seen the bays of Kata Noi, Kata, and Karon, and also Poo Island (Koh Poo). It is one of the island's best views. A large public sala, or shelter is there for visitors, and several vendors sell food, drinks, and souvenirs in the area when the weather is nice. The view point is between Kata Beach and Nai Harn Beach.

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Rang Hill

A great view of Phuket Town, the southern part of the island, and some of the offshore island, can be obtained by going to the top of Rang Hill (Kao Rang), on the city's northwest. There are also several restaurants featuring spectacular views of the city; a health park for exercise enthusiasts, and a comfortable, expanse of grass for picnickers at the top with a bronze statue of Phraya Ratsada Nupradit the model Governor of Phuket during King Rama V's reign.

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