Phuket , Southern Thailand
About Phuket
Phuket is a paradise made out of Sun, Sand, and Sea. Phuket is one of the most happening places in south-east Asia and located in the southern region of Thailand. Phuket is an exotic destination lined up with palm trees, laid with white sandy beach and aquamarine water. It is a must-visit place on your tour travel in Thailand. Phuket, Thailand’s wealthiest Province was referred to as ‘Junk Ceylon’, in the olden times and it had been a trading port. Today its one of the most visited cities in Thailand, where several cultures exist side by side which include Thai, Chinese, Sea Gypsy and even Malay culture.
Phuket provides travellers with an opportunity to choose from more than thirty beaches. Travellers can visit the well-travelled beaches like Patong, Kamala, Rawai, Karon, and Mai Khao or they can visit lesser travelled beaches for the sake of solitude, mystery or romance. Tourist can enjoy various activities like speed boating, para-gliding, snorkelling and surfing at these beaches.
While visiting Phuket tourists can also explore the Old Phuket Town where you can find a mix of temples, shrines, cafes, museums, shops and much more. You could also admire the Sino-Colonial architecture which was popular in the town.
Phuket also provides visitors with other attractions such as the Big Buddha, night markets, the Phuket Fantasea Show, the Wat Chalong, the Simon Cabaret Show and Elephant Sanctuaries. One could also enjoy Bangla Roads nightlife which exhibits a collection of bars, nightclubs and shows.
Moreover, the place is bestowed with an countless number of beaches where every beach proves better than the former. Tourist here indulges with various activities like adventuring with a speedboat, exploring a tropical island, relaxing on a cruise or having a scuba dive.
From Phuket, Places that one must travel to are Phi Phi Islands, Phang Nga Bay, Patong beach, Kata Karon to taste the exotic cuisines. Besides it is a shopping hub for every shopaholic whether it be street shopping or in malls. The place excites your every nerve with its ambiance and of livelihood, coining a perfect holiday destination.
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