Thailand Essence: Bangkok & Phuket 3-Day Escape
2 cities |
9 attraction(s) |
total distance 733
km
TIPS
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Day2
Day3
Day1: Bangkok
3 attraction(s) ·
7 km
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Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.
3
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Bangkok's Chinatown is located in the southwest of the city center and is a bustling commercial district. It consists of three main streets: Sampeng, Yaowarat, and Charoen Krung, as well as many small streets and alleys, with Yaowarat being the central street of Chinatown. There are many restaurants in Bangkok's Chinatown, with affordable bird's nest and shark fin dishes that are worth trying. In addition, at night, it becomes a gathering place for some seafood night markets, with relatively cheap prices and excellent quality.
4
km
3
The Asiatique Sky in Thailand is the country's first large Ferris wheel. It had a trial run in December 2012 and is located in the square of the Asiatique night market. The Ferris wheel's stunning purple lights blend perfectly with live music, creating a dreamy atmosphere. In addition to the regular cabins, private cabins are also available for 2-3 people at varying prices.
Day2: Phuket
3 attraction(s) ·
20 km
1
Patong Beach is a public beach located in the middle of the west coast of Phuket Island. It is three kilometers long, requires no entrance fee, and is open to the public 24 hours a day. Due to the natural bay barrier, the waves here are relatively calm and perfect for swimming and beach activities. Patong Beach's unique geographical conditions have made it one of the earliest and most mature beaches in Phuket Island. Here, you can find a large number of hotels, restaurants, bars, and small shops, and enjoy a wonderful holiday. However, the prosperity of Patong Beach also brings commercialization and environmental pollution, and the beach and seawater are some of the most polluted in Phuket.
Choosing to stay in Patong Beach, you can enjoy beach activities such as beach chairs, umbrellas, Thai massages, motor boats, banana boats, and parasailing during the day, and taste seafood stalls, buy souvenirs or spend a beautiful night in a bar at night. If you are interested in Phuket's bar culture, you might as well go to Bangala Road and experience the pedestrian street perpendicular to the beach, enjoy the performances of pole dancing girls and ladyboys, or watch various unique performances. Even if you are not a fan of nightlife, you can stroll through the bar street at night and experience Phuket's unique culture.
11
km
2
Modern dorms & private rooms in a laid-back hostel offering a cafe, a TV lounge & free Wi-Fi.
10
km
3
Indoor/outdoor market with a wide variety of vendors, from clothes to fruit, plus a food court.
Day3: Phuket
3 attraction(s) ·
17 km
2
Picturesque cape & lookout point known for its stunning sea views, especially at sunset.
7
km
3
Located on the west coast, Kata Beach is adjacent to Karon. From Patong, taking a tuk-tuk only takes 15 minutes and costs about 450 baht. Among the three main beaches, Kata Beach is the most suitable for swimming. Although the beach is not very long, the sand is soft and the waves are very mild. There are rocks at both ends of the beach, making it a good place for taking pictures. There are many European and American tourists on the beach, laying lazily on beach chairs all day long. The whole Kata area is mainly for European and American tourists, presenting a seaside town flavor. The restaurants here mainly serve western food to cater to the tourists' taste. Although there are also cafes and bars on Kata Beach, it is not as lively as Patong. The overall prices for food and shopping are higher than those in Patong and Karon.
