Phuket Attractions

What to See in Phuket

Quite simply, Phuket has a fantastic array of attractions. From natural to prenatural, from land-based to water activities, there's always something to see and do on Phuket Island. And the beauty of it all is that these wonders are all within a short driving or sailing distance from each other. For an action-packed and unforgettable holiday in the tropics you just cannot beat Phuket.

Top 10 Things to See in Phuket

Running out of time to see & do it all? See this quick and handy Top Ten Guide to our favourites. Spectacular capes and sexy cabaret shows. Heavenly hongs in the bay. Snakes and sunsets. Thrilling theatre. Temple treats. Waterfall wonders. Quiet parks and quaint streets. Read more...

Entertainment & Amusements

Phuket has a ton of diversions and unusual sights. Check it out! Snake Shows, Muay Thai, Orchid Garden, Aquarium, Butterfly farms, Bowling, Cinema, Live Theatre, Zoo, Thai Cooking, Thai Dancing. Read more...

Phuket Fantasea

Paris has a tower, London has an eye, and Thailand has Phuket FantaSea. It’s packed with tourists, cameras are a required accessory, and there are an untold number of souvenir shops to spend money in. With building designs that are occasionally wacky, over-the-top costumes, and elephants milling about, Phuket FantaSea has all the subtlety of a mouthful of Thai chilies. Read more...

Simon Cabaret

It’s a spectacular display of colour, originality and fun. Simon Cabaret has become one of Southeast Asia’s outstanding entertainment attractions, nightly drawing a thousand enthused visitors from around the world. Simon Cabaret is Asia’s biggest transvestite cabaret show and features a spectacular musical show performed by the world famous ladyboys of Simon Cabaret. Read more...

Thai Boxing in Phuket

One of the most popular spectator sports in Thailand, and now gaining world renown, is the martial art of Muay Thai. Exciting enough on TV - the furious punches, crushing elbow strikes, lethal kicks and artful feints are even more riveting when seen live. Read more...

Old Phuket Town and Sino-Portuguese Architecture

A must-do in Phuket is a walk in the old part of Phuket City, around Thalang, Dibuk and Krabi roads. The beautiful architecture along these roads will take you back the charm of a century ago. The architecture is a reflection of European influence on the island. Europeans including the Portuguese and the British, had been interested in Phuket’s tin wealth since the 16th century. Read more...

Phuket Buddhist Temples and Chinese Shrines

Phuket's temples represent a touchstone, both religiously and culturally. Locals frequent them to maintain ties with their past as each of the island's temples has a story to tell about Phuket's history. Read more...

History, Culture and Museums

There's a lot more to Phuket than just sea, sand and sunshine. The island also boasts a long history, interesting architecture, lively markets, fascinating religious sites and more. Phuket's unique culture is yours to discover. Temples, Old Phuket, Night Markets, Museums, Sea Gypsies, Art Galleries, Agricultural Shows, Thai History. Read more...

Amulet Market in Phuket Town

A visit to the Phuket Amulet Market is similar to a cultural tour in a way as the majority of the island’s population is Buddhist and many wear Buddha images and amulets as part of their lifestyle. A long row of stands features hundreds of amulets and Buddha images. The amulets come in different prices, ranging from a couple of hundred baht to as much as 100,000 baht. Read more...

National Parks & Nature

A rich and fertile tropical interior, rambling elephants, colourful birds, hooting gibbons, shady groves, lotus ponds, fragile mangroves, inspiring views and more. Cast away those big-city worries and explore the island's green bits. National Parks, Waterfalls, Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre, Viewpoints, City Parks. Read more...

Phuket Viewpoints

Phuket has views that would make a landscape painter rush out and buy an easel and brushes and you won't have to trek halfway across the country to appreciate them. Whether it's a sunset-watching spot, a 360-degree panorama of the south of the island, a vista from the top of Phuket Town or a glimpse of swathes of tropical lushness it's all within your grasp in minutes. Read more...

Phuket Waterfalls

It's rare to see a Thai family spend a day out on a west coast beach if the sun is shining, so where do they go? The answer is to Phuket's shadier east coast beaches, the parks and the waterfalls. This is where to really cool off and socialize, Thai-style. The three best-known waterfalls in Phuket are Bang Pae, Ton Sai and Kathu Waterfall. Read more...

Phuket Aquarium

Located are the end of Cape Panwa, the Phuket Aquarium is open having undergone an 81-million-baht renovation. The aquarium's new major attraction, is a new 10-meter-long glass tunnel, a design similar to the popular aquarium in Singapore. Read more...

Phuket Zoo and Gardens

Phuket Zoo, on Soi Phalai off Chao Fa East Rd, near Chalong, houses a wide variety of species in the animal kingdom, from Monitor lizards to tropical birds, butterflies to camels. Also has crocodile, monkey and elephant shows several times a day. Read more...

Phuket Mangrove

Images of mangrove forests rarely appear in material advertising the delights of Phuket, but they are a crucial part of Phuket’s tropical and coastal ecology. Fisherman have always understood the importance of the mangroves as nurseries for fish and crustaceans. Read more...

Koh Panyee

Koh Panyee is about 20 minutes by long-tail boat from Surakul pier in Phang Nga province. Many people flying into Phuket will have looked down on this village seemingly floating in the magical bay and wondered what it is like to live in the place. Read more...

Phuket Events & Festivals

Firecrackers and fanfare - discover how Phuket celebrates its culture: Calendar of Events - Vegetarian Festival - Loy Krathong- Songkran Festival - Chinese New Year - Phuket Gay Festival - Kings Cup Regatta Read more...

10 Things to Do on a Rainy Day

Here's a baker's dozen of things to do when the sun's in hibernation and the day is damp. Read more...

10 Funny Things in Phuket

Every country has its idiosyncrasies. What is unusual to a visitor can be quite normal to a local and vice versa. Thailand is no exception and has its fair share of quirks and unusual sides. Here are our Top Ten Thai out-of-the-ordinary sights you will see here. Read more...

Phuket Island Attractions by Areas

Phuket Town, Patong Beach, Kata Beach, Karon Beach, Nai Harn, Rawai

Phuket Beaches

Shimmering white sand and sparkling sea - some of the world's finest beaches are right here: Patong Beach · Karon Beach · Kata Beach · Kata Noi · Kamala Bay · Laem Singh · Surin · Pansea · Bang Tao · Nai Thon · Nai Yang · Mai Khao · Nai Harn · Rawai · Chalong Bay · Cape Panwa Read more...

Islands Near Phuket

While there's plenty to see on Phuket, several smaller surrounding islands, each offering unique sights of their own, are easily accessible within an hour or two by boat. Many have excellent snorkelling and diving sites, while others simply offer nice patches of sand on which to spend a quiet day. To reach them, hire a long-tail boat or charter an island-hopping tour. Read more...

Beyond Phuket

Phuket's not the only place that has this 'tropical paradise' thing happening. There are plenty of attractions just over the bridge to the mainland and on smaller islands easily reached within hours by boat. Phang Nga Bay, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, Koh Phi Phi, Outlying islands, Koh Samui, Koh Lanta. Read more...

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