I Thought Sanya Was Beautiful Until I Visited Phuket Island...
🌟Pre-Trip Preparation
- Documents: Bring passport, ID card, and other relevant documents.
- Clothing: Pack light, breathable summer clothes, UV protection clothing, swimwear, swim trunks, beach shoes, etc.
- Daily Necessities: Toiletries, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, umbrella or raincoat, etc.
- Medications: Prepare cold medicine, digestive medicine, motion sickness pills, insect repellent, etc.
☑️Attractions
- Main Island Attractions: Phuket Old Town has many historic buildings and traditional markets with vibrant colors, perfect for photos. Chalong Temple features typical architecture with golden splendor. Promthep Cape, at the southernmost point of Phuket, is an excellent spot for watching sunsets. Phuket FantaSea Park offers spectacular performances including song and dance, magic shows, acrobatics, and elephant performances.
- Nearby Islands: Phi Phi Islands consist of Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh, featuring beautiful bays, sea slides, and the famous Maya Bay. Similan Islands are only open five months a year, with jelly-like gradient-colored waters, making them a diving paradise. Racha Island offers beautiful and intact natural tropical island scenery with charming coral reef coastlines. Coral Island, named after its rich coral reef ecosystem, is the best place for water sports.
😍Food Recommendations
Phuket is famous for its seafood, such as prawns and lobsters from the Andaman Sea. Other specialties include lemon fish, shrimp cakes, mango sticky rice, Tom Yum soup, and curry crab. You can also visit seafood markets to taste various fresh seafood or try local snacks at night markets.
🏭Accommodation Options
- Patong Beach: Lively surroundings with convenient shopping, dining, and entertainment, such as Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Patong Beach.
- Karon Beach: Clean and quiet beach with many nearby resorts, such as Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery.
- Phuket Town: Close to attractions with convenient transportation, such as Royal Phuket City Hotel.
🚗Transportation
- External Transportation: Typically arrive at Phuket Airport, then take an airport bus, taxi, or pre-booked airport transfer service to your hotel.
- Island Transportation: Options include car rental, motorcycle rental, or tuk-tuks. For nearby islands, take speedboats or ferries.
🌟Entertainment Activities
You can experience jungle zip-lining, soaring through the tropical rainforest for an exciting adventure. You can also visit the Simon Cabaret Show to enjoy spectacular performances. Additionally, getting a Thai massage is a great choice to relieve fatigue.