Sight Seeing To Visit In Phuket?

Question

Hello Every one, i will be in Phuket in June in Patong Merlin Hotel, and i know the weather will be hard a little bit for sea activities, so do you have an idea where can i go in the city and how much it will cost me? i like shopping, sight seening & good night clubs.

I will be with my wife and couple of friends for three days vacation.

Answer 1

Antique Buildings

Many buildings in Phuket were built over hundred years since the beginning of the tin boom during the Nineteenth Century. The architectural style, typical of the region, is described as Sino-Portuguese and has a strongly Mediterranean character. Shops present a very narrow face on the street but stretch back a long way. Many, especially on Dibuk Rd (name of Tin)., have old wooden doors with Chinese fretwork carving. Other streets, forming what might be called "Old Phuket", with similar structures are Phang-nga, Yaowarat, Thalang, and Krabi, and a walking tour of the area is easy and delightful. Some other old European-style buildings of note are the Provincial Hall (Sala Klang), the Phuket Courthouse (San Changwat), and Siam City Bank.


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Phuket Aquarium

is located at Cape Panwa, on the island’s extreme southeast The aquarium displays hundreds of exotic, grotesque and flamboyantly colorful marine species found in Phuket’s teeming waters. Open daily from 8.30 in the morning until 4 o’clock in the afternoon. A local bus can be taken from the town’s fresh produce market.


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Phuket Butterfly Farm and Aquarium

is only 3 kilometres from town via Yaowarat Road and the Sam Kong intersection. It has a fascinating collection of such tropical creatures as butterflies, insects marine life all arranged in natural surroundings. It is open daily from 9 p.m.-5 p.m.


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Thai Village And Orchid Farm

on Thepkasattri Road about 3 kilometres from town, serves daily a typical southern Thai lunch that is followed by a spectacular cultural show including Thai dances, sword-fighting, Thai boxing southern customs and elephants. Handicrafts are also on display.


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Chalong Bay

Phuket’s principal baot anchorage and the islands lareast bay, is 11 kilometres south of the town. It is very picturesque but not suitable for swimming. Boats can be chartered to go to some small island south of Phuket. A number of restaurants are on the road leading to the bay. A few kilometers from the bay is Wat Chalong where statues of Luang Po Chaem and Luang Po Chuang, Phuket’s most revered monks, are enshrined.


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Chalong Temple

is about 8 kms. outside town. Take Vichit Songkram Rd., to the Bypass Rd., and turn left, and drive for about 10 mins. Wat Chalong will be on your left. This is where stands the cast statue of Luang Por Cham, who helped the people of Phuket put down the Angyee, or Chinese Coolie, Rebellion in 1876 during the reign of Rama V. There are also statues of Luang Por Chaung, and Luang Por Gluam. Other monks, who were abbots of the temple during later times, and who are the objects of respect and recipients of the offerings by Phuket people generally.


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Laem Ka

at the extreme southwest of Chalong bay, is suitable for swimming


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The nearby Phrom Thep Cape forms Phuket ‘s southern most point and is the perfect place from which to enjoy spectacular sunsets and the sea.

People usually say that the shape of Laem Phrom Thep looks like a dragon head of Indian Ocean.


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Nai Han Beach

is located next to Phrom Thep Cape about 18 kilomatres from town. Although not so long , the beach has white , clean sand and Nai Han Beach sometime look lively when many yachts float in the sea ahead of the shore. Beyond the beach is a swamp called Nong Han. Not recommended for swimming during May-October because of the Monsoon season.


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The View Point or Sam Ao Viewpoint

is located mid-point between Nai Han and Kata beach nestle beside one another forming the picture of the crescent moon which is the marvelous nature creation. The scenic Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches, and Ko Pu Island can be viewed from this point.


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Kata beach

The quiet charming beach, good and safe for swimming various kinds of activity are provided like diving, playing banana boats or strolling along the shore.


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Karon beach

The white sandy beach which is one of Phuket’s most beautiful beach. Both are long and peaceful and eminently suitable for swimming and sunbathing.


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Patong Beach

Phuket’s most developed beach offers numerous leisure, sporting, shopping and recreational options along its 3-kilometre-long crescent bay. Windsurfing, snorkeling, sailing, swimming and sunbathing number among popular daytime activities. Patong is equally well known for its vibrant nightlife, among which seafood restaurants prominently feature.


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Kamala Beach

is a 12-kilometre-long beach north of Patong. The famous charming baech where Phuket Fantasea , the park that features cultural show is situated. The beach is beautiful and quite. Accommodation and seafood restaurants are available.


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Phuket Fantasea

A large-scale nighttime amusement centre on 140 acres near the village of Kamala Bay, 4 kilometres north of Patong. Thai cultural traditions are mixed with the latest modern technology in “Las Vegas style”. Magic elephants disappearing into thin air, gymnastics, musical fountains, and a circus are among the many attractions.


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Wat Phra Thong

is where only the upper half of a large Buddha statue emerges from the ground. Legend has it that during the invasion of Thalang town in 2328 B.E. (circa 1785) , the Burmese tried in vain to excavate the statue to take to back. Each time they dug into the ground , swarms of hornets would swoop on them and they had to give up. Later , the visible part of the statue was covered with gold by the villagers and has remained as such until today. It is about 20 kilometres from Phuket town past the Thalang district office.


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Ko Kaeo

is and off- shore isle about 3 kilometres out from Rawai beach and can be reached in 30 minutes by boat. It offers picturesque beaches and underwater scenery. There is also a replica of the Holy Footprint on the island.


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It costs you depend on your activity,at least 1000 bahts/day,welcome..

Answer 2

Phuket Old Town is recommended that you will experience the beginning of the tin boom in the 19th century led to construction of many fine mansions and shops that are still well preserved. The architectural style, typical of the region, is described as Sino-Portuguese and has a strongly Mediterranean character. Shops present a very narrow face onto the street but stretch back a long way. Many, especially on Dibuk Road, have old wooden doors with Chinese fretwork carving. So you can walk around enjoy local feast and so on. Only transportation from Patong to Phuket Town is your cost to spend.

Answer 3

i plan to go there in august....i hope this help
1.fantasea(THB 1880) n simon cabaret(THB 550) for night activities
2.Lot of club there to choose from
3.Half day city tour,(THB 550)
4.Sunset Dinner (THB 2300)
5.Lot of SPA too..
6.Jungle Safari(THB 2950)
7.Night market all the way long down the beach road
8.Full day cruising,June Bahtra (THB 2550)
www.phuket.com

Answer 4

my friends recently went there. I can ask and get back to you.
Going alone? business or vacation? give me a lil more info plz

Answer 5

Things to do in Phuket-
http://www.phuket-info.com/around.htm

CYCLING -mountain biking. Phuket Cycling Club organises regular rallies and trips to various destinations in and around the island and Phang Nga. Even if you don’t have the time or the inclination, to join in on one of their regular adventures they can tell you where the best cycling spots are. Give them a call on 216650 or rent a bike and discover the island yourself. There are various rental outlets around the island and many hotels supply bikes, free to guests.

DIVING and SNORKELLING -organised trip either just swimming about along the shore-line can also be exciting. Coral Seekers phone 354074, email: [e-mail] offer snorkelling trips for the whole family and certainly know where the best spots are. Contact them for further information.

ELEPHANT RIDES -
If you like views, heights and elephants, there’s no better way to survey the jungles of Phuket than atop one of these meandering monoliths. As recent residents of the island these gentle creatures have been brought to Phuket due to the decrease in the logging industry in the country’s northern reaches. Have a ride or join The Elephant Help Project in Ao Chalong at Siam Safari, telephone: 280116, email: [e-mail] They have some excellent brochures about elephants that will certainly come in useful for a ‘school project’ or ‘show and tell'.
Even if you don’t want a ride, you can buy bananas from the elephant venue and hand feed the animals. Don’t forget to take pictures of the kids and these new found friends to send home to Grand-ma and Grand-pa.

The GIBBON REHABILITATION CENTRE situated on the road leading to Ao Po on the north east coast (turn right at the ‘Twin Sister’s Monument' traffic circle on the road leading out of Phuket going north). Not only can one view gibbons, you can join their club and help save this species from extinction. Email: [e-mail] or telephone: 260492 for more information.

GO-CARTING -
Thrill at the speed as you zoom around the go cart track. Situated on the road between Patong and Kathu you’ll discover the Phuket Go-Kart Speedway. Give them a call on 076+321949 or just go there.

HORSE RIDING is another wonderful activity. There are four centres catering to this activity and even the youngest or complete novice can join in. If you’ve never ridden before, livery staff will always lead you or be there to lend a hand. Beach rides are a favourite and the jungle rides are perfect for hotter weather.
Contact the Phuket Laguna Riding Club on the north of Phuket, on 076+324199 or the Phuket Riding Club, in Rawai at the island’s southern end on 076+28821, email: [e-mail] The other southern riding club is located just beyond the Phuket Riding Club going south called the Rawai Riding Club. There is also a newer establishment in Kathu called the Phuket Country Riding Club who can be contacted on Phone & Fax: 076+323.151 or they can be emailed on: [e-mail]
All establishments are open from: 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. All bar the Phuket Country Riding Club offer beach rides and all have jungle rides.

PAINTBALL and SHOOTING -
If you are ‘into’ blasting away at your opponent with paint-filled pellets or taking aim at a target then this is the place for you. These thrill seeking activities can be found in Ao Chalong on the road to Kata Beach, telephone: 076+220130 for more details.

ROCK CLIMBING There are a number of areas where a romantic couple can enjoy this pass-time. The Wall, in Rawai offers a small 10 mt. man-made wall for climbing, or Phuket Shooting Range in Ao Chalong also has a man-made climbing wall. The Laguna Resort complex's, Quest is another area where climbing can be done. If you are after the 'real' stuff, then your best bet is to make your way to Krabi, where there are numerous cliffs begging to be climbed. Remember to check all gear yourself, to doubly ensure your and your children's safety.

SAILING A slightly different water activity and not often considered by those who aren’t already involved in the sport, sailing is definitely an, ‘all in the family’ pass-time no matter what your children’s ages. From the burbling baby to the teenager, what better way than to really discover Phuket and the surrounding waters, other than on a boat? Skipper-ed or not this is definitely one of the most pleasurable ways to spend your holiday.
Contact Thai Marine and Leisure on 076+239111, email: [e-mail] or Sunsail, on 076+239057 or email: [e-mail] On the other hand if you would rather give catamaran sailing a try, many of the resorts and hotels as well as a number of the island’s west-coast beaches offer hobi-cats and similar such smaller sailing boats for rent. There are also a few sailing schools on the island, for more information contact the Ao Chalong Yacht Club c/o the Commodore, Mark Horwood on [e-mail] or the Phuket Yacht Club Association that hold regular Sunday afternoon events. Great fun for the whole family, give them a call on 076+211470 or email them at [e-mail]
If you would rather spend the day being taken by boat rather than having to play with sails and ropes, there is yet another way to sail in Phuket. East-West Siam telephone: 076+340912 or email: [e-mail] can take you on a wonderful day or overnight cruise to Phang Nga Bay and it’s many islands. Here the whole family, even the tiny one’s, can relax in the shade while one of the junk-rigged boats drifts past an Eden hardly touched by man.

SEA CANOEING, is yet another recreation the older members of your family should experience while in this part of the world. Paddle through sea-caves and along mangrove lined estuaries teeming with wildlife. There are a number of sea-canoe and kayaking companies scattered all over the island. The best known, is Sea Canoe telephone 076+212252.

SWIMMING Although the waters off Phuket are generally safe, they can be downright dangerous in the wet season when on-shore winds pick the waves up to a surf-able size. Not only that but the seas are renowned for strong currents that run along the island’s west coast from the months of May/June to Oct/Nov. Don’t let that put you off, one can still swim with the younger family members but do be aware of the situation and NEVER swim without someone on the beaching watching you and your family.

TEN PIN BOWLING can be found in Phuket town inside the Ocean Shopping Plaza, near Robinson’s Supermarket as well as at the Pearl Bowling Centre near the main post office in Phuket Town as well as at Big C Supercentre located on Chao Fa Nok Road (also known as the Bypass Road.)

TREKKING and RAFTING There is some trekking on the island but most of the rafting activities are done in the Phang Nga area. The jungles of the Thai-Malay peninsular are some of the world’s most diverse and well worth the effort. Definitely for the older kids and their parents. Contact the Phuket Trekking Club on 076+341453 or Phuket Land and Sea on 076+222900, email: [e-mail] for more information

WATERFALLS At the same location as the Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre is one of Phuket’s three waterfalls, Bang Pae Waterfall. There is a lovely climb through the jungle along its sides. If you’d rather relax you can either eat at the little restaurant or picnic in the area. There are two more waterfalls, both with walks up their side’s, one is in Kathu, called Kathu Waterfall. The other Tone Sai Waterfall is off Thepkrasattri Road, going north of Phuket town.

ZOO Another good venue for the whole family is the Phuket Zoo. Half way between Phuket town and Ao Chalong on the Chao Fa Road on the east side you’ll discover this quaint menagerie. Home to a variety of interesting animals including crocodiles and tigers, the latter of which you can have your photo taken with

For more activities, click here-
http://www.10best.com/Phuket/index.html
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Thailand/Southern_Thailand/Phuket-1444813/Things_To_Do-Phuket-TG-C-1.html
http://www.phuket.net/things-to-do/