Phuket

Phuket has beautiful white sands, nodding palm trees, glistening waters, and bustling cities, making it one of the world's best beach resorts. With hundreds of hotels to choose from, a varied selection of eating, and lots of nightlife alternatives, it caters to a wide range of interests and budgets. Aside from exploring Thailand's largest island's unique attractions, you may take an adventurous speedboat excursion to the numerous neighboring tropical islands, including the famed Koh Phi Phi, or enjoy a quiet sail around the mystical Phang Nga Bay.

Phuket has more than 30 beautiful beaches. The most popular beaches have always been Patong Beach, Kata, Karon, and Kamala, but the north has some hidden treasures for those looking for a more romantic ambiance. Phuket boasts a plethora of attractions. There's always something to see and do on Phuket Island, from natural to artificial, land-based to water-based activities. The best part is that all of these treasures are only a short drive or sail away from one another. There are strange and fantastic museums, incredible religious and cultural buildings, exotic shows, active nightlife, and some stunning beaches where you may enjoy the smooth white sand, tropical waves, and incredible views.

Phuket, located off Thailand's west coast in the Andaman Sea, is home to some of the country's most frequented beaches and is a popular beach holiday destination. Travelers may visit Kata Noi Beach for peaceful scenery, Nai Harn Beach for crystal-clear seas shaded by palm trees, and Surin Beach for luxury resorts and high-end restaurants overlooking the sea.

Phuket's spiritual side may be seen at the summit of Nakkerd Hill, where the 45-meter-tall Big Buddha is towering over the island. Wat Chalong is Phuket's most prominent temple and home to a stupa containing a bone part of Buddha. Phuket Town is worth walking about to see the Sino-Portuguese structures that line Thailand Road and the historic shophouses turned into lively enterprises and marketplaces.