Things to do in Phuket

A traveler’s life is certainly full of fun and enjoyment. There are a lot of things to do in Phuket that a traveler would admire. Some of them are described in the article below. All you need to have is a bag-pack, enough money in your pocket, a passport and enthusiasm to travel Thailand.

#1 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Relax yourself at Kata Noi Beach

Merely a short drive from Kata Beach, Kata Noi is a small Bay that attracts a number of tourists and visitors. You can feel serenity and calmness in breath taking environment, take some time to relax, walk along the beautiful sands or maybe go for a swim. From the bay, you can witness the bays of Karon, Kata and Kata Noi. The best time of the year to spend time in here is November to April.

Aerial view of Kata Noi Beach - things to do in Phuket
Aerial view of Kata Noi Beach – Things-to-do-in-Phuket
Kata Noi Beach - things to do in Phuket
Kata Noi Beach – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#2 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Pay homage to Phuket Big Buddha

One of the most famous landmark in Phuket is this huge Buddha. It resides at the top of Nakkerd Hills and stands at forty five meters tall. Standing at the top of the hill, you will witness panoramic view of the island. The Buddha is made from white Burmese marble and shines brightly in the sun.

Phuket Big Buddha - things to do in Pukhet
Phuket Big Buddha – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#3 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Witness the floating bungalow at Khao Sok National Park

The park is situated in the province of  Surat Thani. It is a 3-hour drive from mainland Phuket. This park is full of thick jungle forests, soaring limestone karsts, inviting emerald lake water and floating bungalows. If you are an enthusiastic traveler, you must have to experience the serenity and beauty of this land. To escape the stressful hustle and bustle of the city life, you need to spend your time in here in order to relax your mind and soul. Spend a night in the resort and feel the closeness with the nature.

Amazing view at Khao Sok - things to do in Phuket
Amazing view at Khao Sok – Things-to-do-in-Phuket
Khao Sok view Phuket - things to do in Phuket
Khao Sok view Phuket – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#4 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Enjoy Sunset at Windmill View point Phuket

At the windmills viewpoint, witness the wonderful sunset. This is the best place to relax yourself and lay your head on the ground. Enjoy wind blows through your fingers and set your head on the ground to relax yourself. If you are an enthusiastic traveler, you may need to visit this place and relieve all your troubles and worries.

Windmill view point Phuket - things to do in Phuket
Windmill view point Phuket – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#5 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Enjoy at Nai Harn Beach

Nai Harn Beach is located in the south of Nai Harn island. It is a popular beach with thousands of visitors. However, the natural integrity is still there in the beach and it preserves a lot of natural resources in it. Setting under the shades of large trees, you can find a number of various restaurants selling famous Thai cuisine.

Nai Harn Beach - thingd to do in Phuket
Nai Harn Beach – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#6 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Visit Wat Chalong

Wat Chalong has been opened to visitors for over a century. If you are a traveler and a professional photographer, then there are a lot of things to capture. Starting with  Poh Jao Wat, where you can witness two statues of elderly men. The names of these are as Ta Khee-Lek and Nonsi. The most prominent thing that you may witness would be Grand Pagoda which contains a small splinter from the bone of Lord Buddha. It is beautifully decorated with images of Buddha and pictures that depict his life story.

Wat Chalong - things to do in Phuket
Wat Chalong – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#7 of 25 things to do in Phuket –  Visit Phuket Mining Museum

If you are an individual who likes to search for places that are different and attractive, you may need to have a trip to this Mining museum. Museum itself seems like an innovative place to visit. The architecture of the museum is worth spending time. The bridge is extremely great to capture the pictures. For the tourists this bridge is picturesque bridge. You can as well experience a little of what it was like being a tin miner, with interactive installations available. Phuket mining museum - things to do in Phuket

Phuket mining museum – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#8 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Shop at Phuket Town Weekend Night Market

The locals call this market as Naka Market. This market certainly sits just a little far from Phuket Town. However, it is a night market like no other in Phuket. You will certainly buy all sorts of things to such as fruits, old curiosities, animals and clothes. It is the best market for both the locals and the tourists. Moreover, you can enjoy the most of the cheap local foods on sale. These can be the golden buttered corn on the cob.

Phuket-weekend-night-market - things to do in Phuket
Phuket-weekend-night-market – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#9 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Amaze yourself at Phuket Sea-shell museum

The sea shell museum is heavily occupied from the rare collection of seashells. All these bounty oceanic treasures are from Phuket and Thai waters. The range of these seashells is from 2000 different types of shell species that may include amazingly unique and rare ones, to other rarities such as shell fossils and certainly the world’s largest gold pearl. The information of these underwater distinctive seashells is properly scripted on the information panel. If you are a historian who want to grasp knowledge of underwater life then you must have to visit this museum.

Phuket sea-shell museum - things to do in Phuket
Phuket sea-shell museum – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#10 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Visit Bangla Road

In Phuket, people after getting from their work in the evening, usually make their way to Bangla Road. The street is certainly full of bars. A lot of these are outside so you seamlessly move from one bar to the next. There are stalls of some games where you can relax your mind such as ping pong shows. There are some tailor shops as well.  As you work your way down the street, you will feel a positive vibe fills the air. This is certainly an economic place to spend time.

Bangla road - Phuket - things to do in Phuket
Bangla road – Phuket – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#11 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Witness the amazing visual depiction of Thailand’s History at Siam Niramit

Learn the cultural heritage of Thailand by the depiction of entertainers and artists. Entertainers in the group create a dance or performance and shed light on the history of Thailand. It is the best way to learn the history of Thailand. It is certainly a visual treat for people of all ages as the amazingly talented actors and actresses appears in beautiful costumes on the lavishly decorated sets. The performance is so much attractive that you can’t sway your sight from the actors. On a single stage there would be over performers. These acrobats, martial artists and dancers share the stage with real live elephants. It is a wonderful thing to watch.

Siam Niramit Show - things to do in Phuket
Siam Niramit Show – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#12 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Visit Ao Sane Beach

Rarely, any one knows about Ao Sane Beach. Due to this reason, it mostly remains uncrowded during the season. If you are a lover of beaches then you must have to visit this quiet beach. It is away from the hustle of the city. You can as well relax yourself for hours without getting worried about anything. You can find sea-shells and a lot of other marine life species.

Ao Sane - beach view - things to do in Phuket
Ao Sane – beach view – Things-to-do-in-Phuket
Ao Sane beach - things to do in Phuket
Ao Sane beach – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#13 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Visit Freedom Beach

Like Ao Sane beach, most of the people have not heard of Freedom Beach in Phuket. This beach is safe with its crystal clear turquoise waters. This beach is pristine and looks almost untouched. The sand is pure white and shines bright in the sunshine. You may need to give your mind and soul rest and peace and pay a visit on this beach.

Freedom beach - Phuket - things to do in Phuket
Freedom beach – Phuket – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#14 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Turn your world upside down at Baan Teelanka

To enjoy your life to the fullest and to experience an out worldly adventure, you need to visit this house. This house is not like any other normal house. It is a three-storey house in which the floor is the ceiling and the ceiling is the floor. The second floor is the ground floor. You enter in this house from the roof. This is a fun game to find a way out of the house by solving the labyrinth maze. If you have become tired of the usual fatigue, then you might need to grasp some time and pay a visit to this house. It is worth spending your time.

Turn your world upside down at Naan Teelanka - things to do in Phuket
Turn your world upside down at Naan Teelanka – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#15 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Dine and chill at Baba Nest

Imagine yourself sitting at the top of the restaurant with water all around. You can enjoy the serenity and calmness in the roof-top restaurant which offers comfortable environment. If you have nothing to do all day and you want to relax yourself then it is perfect to dine or enjoy a few drinks at this rooftop restaurant. You can find comfy pillows scattered on the floor where you can lounge in, relax and take a sip of your favorite cocktail drink.

Baba's nest - things to do in Phuket
Enjoy dine at Baba’s nest – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#16 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Promthep Cape viewpoint

Promthep Cape Viewpoint is famous for its sunset viewing. One can witness the amazing view of sunset from here. besides from sunset viewing, the place has an undeniable tropical feel. It has lush palm trees swinging and dancing with the chorus of the wind. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some hours in the quiet and calm nature in here.

Promothep Cap Aerial view - things to do in Phuket
Promothep Cap Mountain-top view –  Things-to-do-in-Phuket
Promthep Cape viewpoint - things to do in Phuket
Promthep Cape viewpoint – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#17 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Witness the beauty in Ton Sai Waterfalls

One can find Ton Sai Waterfalls hidden behind lush green forests in the northeastern part of Phuket. If you are a tourist or a visitor, you may find it thrilling because you may need to find the waterfall, or walk for some miles to reach there. It is certainly an easy task to get there as it is found inside Khao Phra Thaeo National Park. If you have come with friends or a a group then you may enjoy a good picnic spot in here. It is a quiet and calm plce to relax your mind and soul.

Ton Sai Waterfalls - things to do in Phuket
Ton Sai Waterfalls – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#18 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Witness the beauty in Kathu Waterfalls

There are certainly a lot of beach in Phuket to visit. However, if you want to feel more closeness to the nature then you might need to observe natural beauty by witnessing the perfect Kathu Waterfalls. There is a special serenity and calmness in waterfalls. If you are tired of going to the beach and need a time out from salty water then it is a good idea to relax your nerves at the Kathu Waterfalls. Kathu Waterfalls is one of the most famed and most visited waterfalls in Phuket. The best time to visit the waterfall is in the morning, when you can soak in its beauty and glory all by yourself or with a couple of friends.

Kathu waterfalls - things to do in Phuket
Kathu waterfalls – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#19 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Visit the fabulous Surin Beach

Surin Beach is mainly occupied for celebrities and rich ones. It is commonly known as ‘Millionaires Row’. Surin Beach is certainly surrounded by houses for the rich and famous as well as luxury resorts. If you look at the beach, you will see famous Thai as well as world renowned celebrities enjoying themselves in the heat of the Sun. If you want to dine at any restaurant in here, you might need to look at your budget first. The restaurants at the site of the beach serves high-end cuisine. Due to the trend of celebrities and rich people visiting the beach, the rates of the restaurants became high. There are also a lot of trendy bars to choose from.

Surin Beach - things to do in Phuket
Surin Beach – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#20 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Witness the beauty in Phang Nga Bay

To visit the beautiful Phang Nga Bay you need to have a tourist guide so that you may not miss a single detail. Phang Nga Bay must be on your bucket list while you are travelling to Phuket. The bay is home to approximately 40 small islands that come straight out of the sea. Lagoons, caves and mangroves fill this area. You should take the time to see however, it would be a challenge to see everything in merely one day. Natural conditions of the bay has protected the environment from getting polluted.

Phang Nga Bay - things to do in Phuket
Phang Nga Bay – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#21 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Get a glimpse of Old Town, Phuket

Old Town, Phuket is a perfect mixture of culture, history, and arts. If you are a traveler and want to witness the cultural history of Phuket, then you must have to see this. To give it a vibrant and lively feel, locals paint the walls of Old Town Phuket with bright and bold colored facades. If you are looking for some street food and cheap souvenirs, then it is a good place to give a shot. Soi Romanee is the most famous part of this town. It is most commonly known for its richly vibrant colorful buildings. The old and antique buildings are in a picturesque Sino-Portuguese style. These have now been turned into quirky bars, cafes, and guesthouses.

Old town - Phuket - things to do in Phuket
Old town – Phuket – Things-to-do-in-Phuket
Soi Romanee - Colorful building - things to do in Phuket
Soi Romanee – Colorful building – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#22 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Witness the incredible Fantasea Show

Phuket Fantasea Show is a 140 acre complex. It is filled with a range of entertainment and activities for all. One can witness entertainment on a grand scale. The restaurant is fulled with over 4000 seats that serves up a huge buffet of both Thai and international food. Las-Vegas style theater showcases the best of Thailand’s myths and mysteries. One can find a carnival village, shopping complex and handicrafts section to relax their mind and soul. It is best to arrive early to witness everything at the best time.

FantSea Show - things to do in Phuket
FantSea Show – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#23 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Trickeye museum Phuket

If you are a fan of fantasy and imagination blend with art then you must have to add this tour in your wish list. The Phuket Trickeye Museum is the first of its kind in Southern Thailand. This museum is an an attractive and interactive place  that is set up with the purpose of stimulating your imagination, thoughts and creativity. The architecture of the museum was designed in such a way that the visitor engages with the art in a new way. The visitors actually becoming part of the art for a brief time. Another interesting thing is that there is no restriction of taking photos. You can capture as many pictures by indulging yourself in the art itself as you can. You can certainly amaze yourself through 3D by becoming a part of it as well.

Phuket Trickeye museum - things to do in Phuket
Phuket Trickeye museum – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#24 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Get inspiration from Jui Tui Shrine

If you are a history lover, then you must have to visit this Shrine. Originally this Shrine was built on some other location. However, due to a misfortune fire that causes burning the Shrine. The locals then decided to re-built it on another location. Following a series of renovations the Jui Tui Shrine consists of three large statues, each of a different Chinese god. The most eye-catching of these is Tean Hu Huan Soy. The locals call it the god of performing arts and dancing. Besides his statue are a dog and a chicken. People usually said that these two were his favorite childhood pets. To the left of the shrine is a firecracker house. During various celebrations people through firecrackers towards the Shrine.

Jui Tui Shrine - things to do in Phuket
Jui Tui Shrine – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

#25 of 25 things to do in Phuket – Enjoy sunset at Patong Beach

According to a research Patong Beach is known as the heart of Phuket. Thousands of tourists from all around the world gather here. Most of the times, it becomes so much crowded that it is often difficult nearly impossible to park, but it is worth the experience.If you have the love of viewing sunsets then you must have to visit this beautiful beach. Usually Pathong is an attraction place for two main reasons one is beach and the other is wild nightlife. The beach is nearly 2 kilometres long. You can try parasailing, jet skiing or just rent a sunbed to relax for a few hours.

 

Patong Beach - things to do in Phuket
Patong Beach – Things-to-do-in-Phuket

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