Things to Do
- Relax on Kata, Karon, or Surin Beach depending on crowd preference
- Boat to Phi Phi Islands or Phang Nga Bay
- Explore Sino-Portuguese architecture in Old Phuket Town
- Visit Big Buddha and Wat Chalong
- Watch sunset from Promthep Cape
Thailand
Phuket
Andaman beaches, island hops, and resort life
About
Thailand's largest island balances Patong's nightlife with quieter beaches like Kata and Nai Harn, plus Big Buddha viewpoints and island-hopping to Phi Phi and Similan.
Island boat toursSnorkelling tripsOld Phuket Town walksThai massageSunset viewpoints
Travel Tips
- May–October is southwest monsoon — seas can be rough on west coast
- Rent a scooter only if experienced — Thai traffic is unforgiving
- Similan Islands open roughly November–April — book dive trips early
- Patong suits nightlife seekers; families prefer north or south beaches
