Jade-hued waves concealing rainbows of fish wash white-gold beaches wrapped in Phuketian heritage: Phuket, Thailand’s dazzling largest island, is so diverse you may never want to leave.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday with a little spa indulgence or an action-packed break of diving and sailing, Phuket has it all.
The island of Phuket (pronounced poo-KET) is linked to the mainland by Sarasin Bridge and is home to the capital, Phuket Town, and several beach resorts, the most famous of which is Patong.
People seeing Phuket for the first time will be impressed with the island’s beauty and the opulence of some of the hotels and resorts, but may be perhaps rather shocked by the uncontrolled development of some areas. However, the island has some excellent restaurants, and there are still plenty of beaches for snorkeling and other watersports.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday with a little spa indulgence or an action-packed break of diving and sailing, Phuket has it all.
Must-see attractions
- Hat Bang Thao, Beautiful 8km-long Hat Bang Thao is one of the longest, dreamiest beaches on Phuket.
- Soi Romanee, Branching off Th Thalang, in the heart of the Old Town, this small, vibrant street flaunts some of Phuket’s most gorgeously revamped Sino-Portuguese architecture.
- Big Buddha, High atop the Nakkerd Hills, northwest of Chalong Circle, and visible from half the island, the 45m-high, Burmese-alabaster Big Buddha sits grandly on Phuket’s finest viewpoint.
- Laem Phromthep, Come here to the island’s southernmost point to see the glittering Andaman Sea wrapped around Phuket.
- Hat Nai Harn, Ask a Phuketian or a local expat for their favourite island beach and many will choose Hat Nai Harn.
- Phuket Thaihua Museum, Founded in 1934 and formerly a Chinese-language school, this flashy museum is filled with photos, videos and English-language exhibits on Phuket’s history, from the Chinese migration (many influential Phuketian families are of Chinese origin), the tin-mining era and the Vegetarian Festival to local cuisine, fashion and literature.
- Chinpracha House, Built in 1903 with tin-mining riches, this beautifully preserved Sino-Portuguese mansion should make any antique- or architecture-lover’s must-visit list.
- Jui Tui Shrine, One of the island’s most important Chinese shrines, this red-washed, elevated complex is dedicated to Tean Hu Huan Soy, god of performers and dancers. It’s also the major base for serious (read: violently pierced) participants during Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival.
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