Phuket is the largest island located in Thailand. phuket's main island and other small islands belong to Phuket province and the capital of that province is Phuket city. Phuket Island is located in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of Thailand and covers an area of approximately 220 square miles.
In the past, the island of Phuket, which was a trade route between China and India, became famous for the tin and rubber trade. In the past, various information about Phuket has been mentioned in the trade and naval records of the Dutch, Portuguese, and English nations who established colonies in the Asian region and engaged in trade activities.
Surrounded by several beautiful and famous touristic beaches, Phuket Island is a tourist destination with many tourist spots and tourist activities. Chinese traditional influence is mostly seen in Phuket Island and various cultural events held according to Chinese tradition are also held on Phuket Island. Although there is a large Chinese community, the island of Phuket is multi-ethnic and has many traditions and cultures.
Phuket Town is mostly Buddhist and the main religion in Phuket Town is Buddhism. For this reason, many Buddhist temples are located in Phuket. The Buddhist temples located in the city of Phuket are Buddhist temples belonging to the Mahayana Buddhist religion and the Chinese tradition, and you can see beauty and buddha dignity in those temples and Buddha statues. These Buddhist temples located in Phuket town are among the attractive destinations for both local and foreign tourists in Thailand.
Phuket; Tourist places
Phuket is a famous tourist destination in the world and every year about one million tourists choose Phuket as their travel destination. Although tourist arrivals to Phuket have decreased slightly during the coronavirus, it has now become a popular tourist destination with many locals and international tourists. Thailand's Phuket tourist destination is rich in tourist spots and tourist activities and is very attractive.
The tourist destination of Phuket consists of beautiful beaches, beautiful parks, Chinese and Mahayana Buddhist monuments and temples, museums, beautiful waterfalls, and many more tourist spots, etc.
Phuket Bird Park
Home to over a thousand species of birds, Phuket Bird Park is the largest bird park in Thailand. Phuket bird park is a beautiful scenic park with a very beautiful garden plan. Many colorful and beautiful birds of African, American, and Asian origin can be seen in this park. Some of the bird species in Phuket bird park are macaws and other parrot species, hornbills, owl species, ostriches, and peacocks. Apart from bird species, other animal species like rabbits can also be seen in this park.
The bird show held daily at Phuket birds park showcases the unique acts of birds trained at the park.
Here you will have the opportunity to get close to the birds and take pictures, feed the birds, and get many beautiful experiences.
Patong Beach;phuket
It is correct to say that Patong is the most popular tourist destination in Phuket tourist destination. That is, if there were no other external influence, the fact that Patong Beach and the city attract more than a million tourists a year would prove that fact to be true. Patong beach in Phuket consists of many tourist activities such as relaxing in the sun, engaging in beach sports, and nightlife in Patong city. Stretching for about three kilometers, Patong beach with its beautiful coconut trees and the light blue sea creates a breathtaking and attractive view.
Tourists who want to relax at Patong Beach can easily rent beach chairs, umbrellas, etc. at Patong Beach. Vendors providing facilities such as beach chairs and umbrellas as well as many vendors providing facilities for beach sports such as jet skis can be found on Patong Beach. Other than that if you want to get a comfortable massage while enjoying the beauty of the beach, there are many massage centers and masseuses in Patong Beach ready for that.
Also, There are beachside food stalls where you can enjoy simple Thai food as well as tourist hotels and bars serving upscale international food near Patong Beach.
Apart from the beautiful beaches, Patong's nightlife and shopping are attractive tourist activities. When it comes to Patong nightlife, Patong is as much a tourist attraction as the nightlife of Bangkok, Thailand. On a trip to Patong, you can witness the nightlife of Patong Beach, which comes alive with the sunset, filled with tourists eager to experience a variety of nightlife experiences.
Big Budda statue Phuket
Located in a dignified and quiet environment, this large seated Buddha statue known as "big buddha" or great buddha is one of the most attractive places in Phuket. Made of Maravija or Bhumi Touch Mudra, this Buddha statue is about forty-five meters high and is located on top of Nakerd Hill near Chalong, Phuket. You can spend an inspirational moment here, enjoying the attractiveness of the Buddha statue and the sounds of Mahayana Buddhist dharma music, and the delicate sounds of birds.
Cultural Theme Park; FantaSea Phuket
FantaSea Cultural Theme Park, a unique tourist destination in Phuket tourist destination, is a popular tourist destination that perfectly presents the cultural and artistic aspects of Thailand to tourists.
Spread over an area of 60 acres, this FantaSea cultural theme park is a beautiful tourist spot for top-night entertainment in the Phuket tourist destination. Ancient Thai divine traditions, Thai legends, etc. are presented in Fantasy Culture Theme Park theatrically and attractively using various technical techniques.
Wat Phra Thong ( Golden Buddha Statue Temple)
Another unique destination in Phuket tourist destination, the "wat Phra thong" Buddhist temple is an attractive tourist destination with a long history as well as many legends and Historical stories. The unique and visitor-curious feature of wat Phra thong Buddhist temple is the buried golden Buddha statue that is only half up.
Although this temple is not spread over a large area in terms of land area, it has various creative features depicting the history and legends associated with the temple and its architecture has impressive features.
HINT: Also, if you wish to visit this temple, I would like to mention that you should wear a dress that matches the culture. ( No short skirts, No shorts, and No other similar types of clothing)
With many beautiful tourist spots and tourist activities
Visit the Phuket travel destination in Thailand and add another fresh set of experiences to your travel experience file.
Useful info and links
- The best time to visit Phuket is from March to November of the year when cheap accommodation and hotels, cheap flights, taxis, and other necessities are mostly cheap.
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