5-day tour of Phuket, Thailand
2 cities |
14 attraction(s) |
total distance 262
km
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Day1: Phuket
3 attraction(s) ·
22 km
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Located in the eastern part of Phuket, a 30-minute drive from Phuket Airport and a 45-minute drive from Patong, it is the administrative center of Phuket. If Patong is the tourist center, this is Phuket's financial and political center. Here you can experience the local way of life and taste many authentic and affordable Phuket cuisine. Phuket Town is like a district, including residential areas, commercial areas, schools, etc. It takes 30 minutes to drive around, and not all areas have tourist value.
In the early days, Chinese immigrants also gathered in Phuket Town. The Old Street preserves Portuguese-style buildings with a history of nearly a hundred years, and it was the filming location for the Thai movie "Pee Mak". The buildings on the Old Street have been protected by the government. In addition to local residents, there are also shops selling traditional Peranakan-style clothing. Some old houses have been converted into bars and guesthouses, which are suitable for those who like a fresh and nostalgic atmosphere. Many photography enthusiasts like to come to Phuket Town to capture the shadows of the old times.
In addition to the Old Street, there is also an observation point in Phuket Town, located on Rang Hill. In addition to lush greenery and fresh air, you can also enjoy a panoramic view of Phuket Town and even the east coast. In the evening, Rang Hill is a popular place for local couples to enjoy romantic moments. There are also several famous restaurants on the hill, with an elegant ambiance, suitable for enjoying the night view of Phuket. During the day, there is a chance to see groups of macaques on Rang Hill. You can buy peanuts to feed them. They are not afraid of tourists and often rummage through garbage bins to find leftover fruit juices and food from visitors. When interacting with wild macaques, be extra careful not to touch them with your hands. If injured, seek timely medical attention for vaccinations.
10
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Located in the Chalong area of Phuket, also known as Wat Chalong, it is the oldest and most famous temple on the island, with a history of over 100 years. The temple features traditional Thai architectural style and has four main halls for visitors to explore: the main hall, pagoda, original temple site, and the shrine of the old respected monks. The main hall, located near the entrance, is the most eye-catching, adorned with bronze statues of three senior monks, where devotees can light incense, offer flowers, stick gold foil, worship, and seek guidance through fortune telling sticks. The pagoda is the tallest structure, consisting of three levels. The first level houses seven Buddha statues, each representing a different day of the week for worship according to birthdate. The second level houses a jade Buddha statue, and the third level, the topmost, enshrines the Buddhist relic, Buddha's relic, donated by Sri Lanka to Thailand. Despite its small size, it is visible to the naked eye from the right angle. The original temple site is a small wooden house located behind the main hall, which has been preserved and continuously renovated since the temple's establishment over a hundred years ago. It contains lifelike wax figures of three senior monks and some utensils they once used. In order to better preserve the wax figures, Thailand's current queen has also visited here. It is the only hall in the entire temple with air conditioning, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere. Proper attire and no loud noises are required. In the center of the temple, near the pagoda, there is a less conspicuous white building with the Chinese characters "Shrine of the Old Respected Monks" written on it. Inside the hall, Buddha statues are enshrined, and what makes it special are the two bronze guardian statues at the feet of the Buddha. There is a small hole on the mouth of the statues for devotees to offer incense. There is also an ashtray in front of the bronze statues for cigarette ash. Interested visitors can give it a try. In addition to experiencing the atmosphere of Theravada Buddhism, Wat Chalong is also a place where you can purchase inexpensive souvenirs. Some halls are not open to tourists, so please do not enter randomly.
12
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3
Karon Beach is located south of Patong, separated by a small hill. Compared to Patong Beach, it has a longer and wider coastline, clearer water, and soft golden sandy beach. However, the waves here are bigger, and although the sea view is beautiful, it is not suitable for swimming all year round as it is a high-risk area for drowning incidents. Therefore, Karon Beach does not have beach chairs, umbrellas, or water activities such as parasailing or banana boat rides. There are often surfers here. There are several luxury hotels in Karon, just across the street from the beach, making it suitable for tourists who enjoy a quiet vacation. The shopping and dining areas are not as concentrated as in Patong, but there are convenience stores and night markets along the beach. Karon Beach and its surrounding area are public areas and do not require admission tickets. It is open to the public 24 hours a day. In the evening, you can see flickering fishing lights in the distance, making the beach quiet and romantic.
Day2: Ko Phi Phi
3 attraction(s) ·
143 km
1
Viewpoint 1: You can enjoy a panoramic view of Ton Sai Bay on Phi Phi Island here. It is an excellent sunset viewpoint.
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30
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Maya Bay, also known as Lover's Beach, is part of Pi Pi Island National Park in Thailand. It is located on the western coast of Koh Phi Phi Leh and gained fame for being featured in the Hollywood movie "The Beach" in 2000. The water here is crystal clear, the beach is free of sharp coral reefs, and the sand is pure white and fine. Many iconic pictures of Pi Pi Island were taken here. It is the best place for photography and swimming, as there are no corals and tropical fish are rarely seen.
113
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3
Zhu Zi Island is located in the northeast direction of Da Pipi Island. It is an independent island with many wild bamboo growing on it. Therefore, it is named Zhu Zi Island. It is not allowed to stay overnight on Zhu Zi Island and there are no resorts or facilities. There are long white sandy beaches here and clear, layered seawater, where you can relax on the beach or go snorkeling from the shore.
Day3: Phuket
3 attraction(s) ·
81 km
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Phang Nga Bay belongs to Phang Nga Province, located 75 kilometers northeast of Phuket Island. Within this 400-square-kilometer area, there are 42 small islands, with unique karst formations that create strangely shaped mountains. The caves here, which only appear during low tide, have an air of mystery. The peculiar mangrove forests growing in the seawater were featured in a James Bond film and are known as "James Bond Island," standing like a hammer in the middle of the sea.
Although the water in Phang Nga Bay is not clear and appears greenish, it still attracts a large number of tourists. The highlight of exploring Phang Nga Bay is to visit the mysterious caves, including popular caves such as Bat Cave, Mangrove Cave, Diamond Cave, Oyster Cave, and Room Cave. Visitors can transfer to small kayaks at the entrance of the caves. Each cave has a different shape, some are wide, and some are so narrow that you need to lie in the kayak to pass through. It is both exciting and safe, and you may see monkeys, mudskippers, lizards, and other wetland wildlife.
Since there are no islands for tourists to stay in within Phang Nga Bay, and visiting the islands and caves requires a professional guide, it is recommended not to go alone. It is best to join a relevant day trip program that includes transportation services.
78
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2
Located in the middle section of the west coast of Phuket, with a total length of 3 kilometers, Patong Beach is a public area that is open to the public 24 hours a day and does not require an entrance fee. The natural bay barrier makes Patong Beach gentle with soft waves, suitable for swimming and playing on the beach. Due to its unique geographical environment, Patong Beach is also one of the earliest and most developed beaches in Phuket. It is filled with hotels, restaurants, bars, and small shops. However, because of its prosperity, Patong has become somewhat commercialized, and the pollution of the beach and seawater ranks first among all the beaches in Phuket.
Choosing to stay at Patong Beach during a vacation in Phuket undoubtedly means choosing convenience and vibrancy. During the day on the beach, beach chairs, umbrellas, Thai massages, braided hair, jet skis, banana boats, and parasailing can be seen everywhere. At night, seafood stalls, souvenir shops, and bars become the liveliest places. Bangla Road is the most concentrated street for bars in Patong. It is a perpendicular street to the beach and becomes a pedestrian street after 18:00. In addition to drinking and entertainment, different bars attract tourists with various performances, including pole dancers, glamorous transvestites, and other unique shows. Even if you are not usually interested in the nightlife of drinking and debauchery, it is still worth experiencing Phuket's bar culture by walking into the bar street at night.
4
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Patong Beach Bar Street, full of noisy music, sexy girls and ladyboys. Come here at night, with a normal consumption of several hundred Thai baht, and enjoy the impressive dance moves of the Thai people.
Day4: Phuket
2 attraction(s) ·
2 km
1
Kamala Beach was originally a quiet fishing village and unlike other beaches, it remains relatively undeveloped and is the only major beach in Phuket that still retains its original fishing village charm.
2
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Phuket's Fantasea amusement park is located on Kamala Beach on the west coast of Phuket Island. It has won the Best Tourist Attraction Award in Thailand for several consecutive years and is a comprehensive entertainment project mainly focused on performances and dining. The typical visiting time is 18:00, and upon arrival, you need to exchange the Fantasea ticket at the ticket window with your pre-order, which will indicate your dining seat and show seat. The large-scale performance starts at 21:00 and lasts for 75 minutes, combining Thai culture, animals, and spectacular dance performances, which is very impressive. The seating in the performance theater is divided into two types: regular seats and premium seats. Since the audience seats are in a fan-shaped arrangement, the central part is the premium seats, while the sides are regular seats, with a better view from the premium seats. Fantasea also provides transportation services. Visitors can start with the basic regular seats for the Fantasea performance and upgrade as needed. There is a amusement area in the park where you can win small gifts; the shopping area has many unique Fantasea souvenirs; the photo gallery allows you to dress in traditional Thai costumes for photos; and there is an indoor zoo where three adorable white tigers reside. The atmosphere throughout the park is joyful, and surprises can be found everywhere. The restaurants at Fantasea are large and decorated in a unique Thai style. The dining options include regular buffet and seafood buffet. Even the regular buffet offers a wide variety of cuisines, including Western, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and vegetarian options, with free drinking water, coffee, and tea, while other soft drinks or alcoholic beverages require additional payment. The seafood buffet excels in quality, offering a variety of cold seafood, and each table provides an ordering card to choose ingredients and cooking methods.
Day5: Phuket
3 attraction(s) ·
16 km
