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The biggest draw of South
, Thailand's dreamy island province in Andaman Sea! "Phuket"
is Thai world meaning "mountain (Phu) of jewel (Ket)".
Formerly known as Ko (island) Thalang, Phuket was only
noted for its rich tin ores. Today, it is tourist
paradise.
In Town Attractions
Old Buildings, in Sino-Portuguese style mixed with modern
constructions
Khao Rang hill
Saphan Hin Mining Monument, built in 1969
Phuket Butterfly Garden and Aquarium
Phuket Orchid Garden & Thai Village
Phuket Zoo
Southern Route Attractions
Marine Biological Research Center (Phuket Aquarium)
Wat Chalong
Chalong Bay
Rawai Beach
Laem Ka Beach
Phromthep Cape (Laem Phra Chao or God's Cape)
Naihan Beach
Kata Beach
Karon Beach
Western Route Attractions
Patong Beach
Phuket Simon Cabaret
Kathu Cascade
Mai-ngao and Karon Noi Beaches
Northern Route Attractions
Mai Kao Beach
Naiyang Beach
Surin Beach
Kalama Beach
Wat Phra Thong, the most important Buddhist monastery for
people in Thalang
Wat Phra Nang Sang
Wat Phra Thaeo Wildlife Park
Talang Butterfly Farm
Islands Around Phuket
Coral Island
Si-re Islet
Phi Phi Islands
Small Islets Around Phuket: Ko He, Mai Thon, Dok Mai,
Lone, Racha, Kaeo Phitsadan...
Similan Islands
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