Things To Do
Climb to the Big Buddha
This is a gigantic 148-foot (45-meter) statue and is one of the island's most prominent landmarks, easily seen from most places in the south. From the statue’s base, visitors enjoy panoramic views of Chalong Bay and Phuket town.
Visit Old Phuket Town
The Old Town is an area of historical interest in the city of Phuket. The main streets of Old Town are Thalang, Phang Nga, Krabi, Dibuk, and Yoawarat. Old Town is noted for Sino-Portuguese buildings on both sides of the street. Many old buildings have been converted into shops, hotels, restaurants, and museums.
Visit Chalong Temple (Wat Chalong)
Chalong Temple (locally called Wat Chalong), built at the beginning of the 19th century, is the largest and the most visited Buddhist temple in Phuket. The most iconic building on the temple grounds is a 60 meters tall stupa sheltering a fragment of bone from Buddha. Inside the building, beautiful paintings and illustrations on the walls and ceilings narrate the life of Lord Buddha, and each floor is full of donated golden statues. You can also climb stairs to reach a terrace and enjoy a panoramic view.
Enjoy the many beaches in Phuket
Freedom Beach Karon Noi Beach Ya Nui Beach Kata Noi Beach Bang Tao Beach Banana Beach Mai Khao Beach Nai Thon Beach Nai Harn Beach Kamala Beach
Phuket FantaSea
This cultural theme park is divided into three sections: shopping in the Festival village, dining in the Golden Kinnaree Buffet Restaurant and Vegas-style entertainment in the Palace of the Elephants.
Visit one of the many night markets
Visit 10 of the best night markets: https://www.phuket101.net/6-phuket-markets/
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
At the Elephant sanctuary, you can experience elephants in the most natural way. Here you can experience the daily life of the animals and approach them when feeding or bathing.