Phuket Attractions

The Peranakan, or Straits Chinese people, are also known in Phuket as Baba. The annual mass Phuket Baba wedding festival brings back memories of the tin mining industry. 22 - 24 Jun 2013 in Phuket Old Town Read More...

You’re sure to find a colourful and interesting Buddhist temple near to where you’re staying; here are some of the best in Phuket and in neighbouring Phang Nga Province. Read More...

Phuket Island and City Tour is the perfect introduction to Phuket. This half-day tour takes you to the most famous cultural and scenic places of Phuket, giving you a glimpse of the island’s beauty at a bargain price. Read More...

Phuket’s ‘low’ season is not as restrictive as many people think. Between sudden rainfalls there are flashes of brilliant weather and even on cloudy days there’s not much to hamper you getting around and exploring. Read More...

This is a quick and handy Top Ten Guide to our favourites. Spectacular capes and sexy cabaret shows. Heavenly hongs in the bay. Snakes and sunsets. Thrilling theatre. Read More...

There's lots to do in Phuket even when it rains. Thai cooking classes are fascinating ways to impress your friends and family back home while Phuket's spas are internationally known for their feel-good factor. Read More...

With an adventurous spirit, a set of wheels and a map of the island you can discover some beach gems that will have you coming back for more. Here are Six of the Best: Phuket’s ‘Secret’ Beaches. Read More...

Take a deep breath and lazily dive down into this magical kingdom and you’ll come as close to aquatic paradise as you’ll ever get. Phuket is a wonderful snorkelling destination; here are five prime snorkelling beaches to head for. Read More...

Phuket's Big Buddha sits on top of the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata and at 45 metres high it is easily seen from far away.  Read More...

A distinctive feature of Phang Nga Bay is the sheer limestone cliffs that jut vertically out of the emerald green water. James Bond Island and Koh Pannyi are just two of the more famous spots in this bay.  Read More...

Wat Chalong has been extending a warm welcome to visitors for over a century. Locals come to pray and Westerners come to learn something about Buddhism. Read More...

The streets of Old Phuket Town are lined with 100-year-old shop-houses, restaurants, guesthouses, gold shops, art galleries, coffee shops, and residences. Read More...

Kata-Karon Viewpoint is one of the most frequented viewpoints in Phuket. From here, it is possible to take in views of Kata Noi, Kata Yai and Karon beaches. Read More...

James Bond Island is a famous landmark in Phang Nga Bay. It first found its way onto the international tourist map through its starring role in the James Bond movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun'.  Read More...

The Phi Phi islands are some of the loveliest in Southeast Asia. Just a 45-minute speedboat jaunt and a 90-minute ferryboat ride from Phuket. Read More...

The Similan Islands National Park consists of nine, densely wooded islands fringed with rocky outcrops and gorgeous beaches with fine talcum powder-like sand. Read More...

Phuket Town, Patong Beach, Kata Beach, Karon Beach, Nai Harn, Rawai Read More...

In-depth information on some Phuket and surrounding sites such as Phuket Big Buddha, Koh Panyee Village, Phuket Town Sino-Portugese's architecture, and a lot more. Read More...

Anyone who thinks that a vacation in Phuket consists of just beaches is going to be pleasantly surprised. The island has a rich heritage that is shown through the prism of its architecture. Read More...

Discover how Phuket celebrates its culture: Calendar of Events - Vegetarian Festival - Loy Krathong- Songkran Festival - Chinese New Year - Phuket Gay Festival - Kings Cup Regatta Read More...

Phuket Island’s attractions cover a wide range of items and there's definitely something appealing for everyone who visits the island. Phuket.com Magazine team roam Phuket's roads to dig up hidden attractive jewels wherever they are. Read More...

Whether it's a sunset-watching spot, a 360-degree panorama of the south of the island, a vista from the top of Phuket Town or swathes of tropical lushness it's all within your grasp in minutes. Read More...

Phuket Zoo, on Soi Phalai off Chao Fa East Rd, near Chalong, houses a wide variety of species in the animal kingdom, from monitor lizards to tropical birds, butterflies to camels. Read More...

Phuket is steeped in history. From ancient times the island has been on well-established trade routes and thus frequented by traders , explorers and other, less than honest, travellers. Read More...

Phuket's temples represent a touchstone, both religiously and culturally. Locals frequent them to maintain ties with their past as each of the island's temples has a story to tell. Read More...

Phuket has a ton of diversions and unusual sights. Check it out! Snake Shows, Muay Thai, Orchid Garden, Aquarium, Butterfly farms, Bowling, Cinema, Live Theatre, Zoo, Thai Cooking, Thai Dancing. Read More...

Cast away those big-city worries and explore the island's green bits. National parks, waterfalls, gibbon rehabilitation centre, viewpoints, city parks.  Read More...

It's rare to see a Thai family spend a day out on a west coast beach if the sun is shining, so where do they go? The answer is to Phuket's shadier east coast beaches, the parks and the waterfalls.  Read More...

Spectacular limestone scenery, mangroves, sea caves with crystalline interiors and hundreds of tiny islands make up Phang Nga Bay, one of Thailand's most fascinating and scenic areas.  Read More...