Patong Beach Attractions

What to See in Patong Beach

Over Patong # 1

If you head towards Soi Na Nai in Patong then turn up Soi Hassipi by Montes Restaurant you will come across some virgin countryside and obtain good views over the town. Okay, so they have built quite a few condominiums there on the best viewing spots but there's still a lot to see. Stop off at Krua Chom View Restaurant if you're hungry for food and a good view. If you carry on for two kilometres, the road forks left into a track that goes even higher.

Radar Hill or Khao Mai Thao Sip Song

If you look up above Patong you will see a bubble-like structure at the very top of the hill. This, at 500 metres, is the highest point on Phuket Island. To get there, you'll have to go via Chao Fa West Road where there is a gateway-like entrance and a big yellow sign in Thai and a road leading to a temple. Turn down this road and keep going past the temple. Here the road starts to ascend and at times it can be quite steep. If you are confused as to which road to take ask for 'Grom Utu' (which means 'weather station) and point upwards.

The views on the way up are spectacular and feature Phuket's Bang Wad reservoir and of course Chalong Bay and the surrounding islands. It's worth a few stops along the way to take it all in and when you reach the top you're in for a big surprise as there below, on the other side of the hill spread out like a toy town, is Patong.

The road ends at the military owned weather station so park well away from it and do not point your camera at the gates. Fresh air, great views and a sense of achievement from being on the highest point on the island - what can beat that? Just remember to get enough petrol beforehand because this is quite a trek - there is a gas station located on Chao Fa West Road.

Loma Park

Along the beach at the north end of Patong is Loma Park, a refreshingly quiet spot to relax in the shade. Many festival events are held here during the year, and it's a popular park for local families to enjoy a nice afternoon.

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