Thailand's largest and most famous island, Phuket is an exceptionally beautiful place where you can get the utmost happiness of life.
If you plan a trip to Thailand and don't include Phuket in your bucket list, then you will be definitely missing out on some really enthralling experience. Be it the gorgeous beaches, crystal clear blue waters, adrenaline-filled adventure sports, delicious local cuisines, crazy nightlife or colourful shows, Phuket has something for everyone. While there are plenty of places to visit in this island, here we have listed down five of them which you simply can't afford to miss.
Patong Beach: A place full of excitement, Patong is certainly the most famous, happening and crowded beach in Phuket. With golden sand beach, thrilling water sports, colourful cafes and pubs, crazy nightlife, mouth-watering dishes and plenty of shopping centres, Patong will definitely fill your heart with a lot of joy. At night, it looks absolutely majestic as the whole place gets lit up with neon lights. You can also enjoy its various water sports including snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing etc.
Karon View Point: Karon View Point offers you a spectacular view of three amazing beaches - Kata Noi, Kata Yai and Karon. Blessed with scenic natural beauty, this view point remains crowded throughout the year. With a lovely background featuring majestic hillsides and charming blue seas, the place is ideal for taking stunning photographs. Also, you can enjoy the mesmerizing view of Andaman sea with a cup of tea and snacks.
Phuket Big Buddha: One of Phuket's major landmarks, this huge statue of Buddha is located at the top of Nakkerd hills. Built in 2004, this 45-meter-high Phuket Big Buddha statue is made of white Burmese marble. Also, the stunning view of the entire island from up there will literally leave you in an awe. With the dharma music, sound of small bells and prayer flags flapping in the wind, the place remains very peaceful.
Old Phuket Town: If you fancy about places with rich historical significance, then Old Phuket Town is surely an unmissable destination for you. A walk through the streets will take you back to the colonial era as the place is home to a number of Sino-Portuguese temples, mansions and shrines. With various shops and restaurants, Old Phuket Town will definitely help you get the most of your holiday.
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary: A must-visit place for the animal lovers, this sanctuary offers you a great opportunity to witness elephants in their natural habitat. Here, you can connect and play with them and enjoy the rich natural beauty of the area. From bathing and feeding the elephants to having authentic Thai lunch in the woods, this place has everything for you.
The list also includes Rawai Village, Wat Chalong, Trick Eye Museum, Monkey Hills, FantaSea etc.
