Phuket, The Pearl of Andaman | Thailand
March 25, 2011 4 CommentsEXOTIC THAI ISLAND
Located in South ThailandBest Gardens in The World. Read more ... », 862 km from Bangkok, Phuket is a famous travel destination in Thailand, other than Koh Samui, which has so many things to offer to tourists. Phuket was known by European sailors as Jung Ceylon, whereas known by local people as Cha Lang. All these names were then disappeared and since then known as Phuket.
Phuket is famous for its crystal clear water, pure white sandy beachNavagio 'Smugglers Cove' - The Best Beach in Zakynthos, Greece. Read more ... », stunning limestone peaks and tropical islands ready to experience. No wonder Phuket is called “The Pearl of Andaman” or “The Pearl of The South”.
The best time for tourists to come to Phuket is from November to February where daily sunshine can just about be guaranteed and temperatures as well as humidity are at their most comfortable levels at 23°-32°. The hottest period of time is during March until April, with average temperature from 33°-35°.
THE VIEWPOINT, THE VIEW OF THREE BEACHES ALTOGETHER
For starting point in visiting Phuket, go to The Viewpoint where you can see three beaches at the same time; Kata Noi Beach, Kata Beach, and Karon Beach, also Andaman Sea from the top of high land. These beaches are calm for you to enjoy sunbathing time. Other than that, Hat Surin Beach is also a calm beach for you to visit.
Thailand – The Viewpoint; Kata Noi Beach, Kata Beach, Karon Beach
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Hat Patong Beach or Patong Beach, located 15 km from center of town, is the island’s oldest and most developed tourist area, with a wide range of accommodation and activities to offer within close proximity of a long crescent shaped beach. Enjoy water activities such as jet skiing, wind surfing, snorkeling, sailing, wakeboarding or parasailingHaving Fun Water Activities in Tanjung Benoa | Bali. Read more ... » here for more adventurous experience! Nightlife is Patong is interesting since there are many discos, bars, pubs, clubs, shopping places as you walk through the road.
Another place to visit is Ao Chalong, a perfect and calm bay for tourists who seek for calmness. You can rent the boat to explore the islands around. Ao Chalong is also the entry point for divers to dive into Andaman Sea.
Having enough time spending time in beaches, Dino Park is a good theme park for your family trip. It opens daily from 10.00-24.00. Dino Park offers you a unique mini golf course with pre-historic view to dino world and Namtok Krathu waterfall.
Thailand – Dino Park and Namtok Waterfall
Other theme park to visit, especially if you bring kids, is Phuket FantaSea, Phuket’s most popular and award-winning nighttime attraction. It is a cultural theme park that showcases the beauty of Thailand’s exotic heritage in a stunning 140-acre adventure village, with cutting edge technology and special effects.
PLANNING ON YOUR OWN TRIP TO PHUKET, THAILAND
Top 5 Most Popular Hotels in Phuket
1. Burasari Resort Patong Phuket (starts from US$80)
2. Malisa Villa Suites Phuket (starts from US$211)
3. Holiday Inn Resort Phuket (starts from US$160)
4. Centara Villas Phuket (starts from US$256)
5. Ayara Hilltops Boutique Resort and Spa Phuket (starts from US$199)
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1. Thavorn Grand Plaza Hotel Phuket (starts from US$12)
2. Royal Crown Hotel And Palm Spa Resort Phuket (starts from US$16)
3. Seeka Boutique Resort Phuket (starts from US$19)
4. Seven Seas Hotel Phuket (starts from US$19)
5. Bel Aire Resort Phuket (starts from US$20)
6. Leelawadee Boutique Hotel Phuket (starts from US$22)
7. Patong Swiss Hotel Phuket (starts from US$20)
8. Naiya Buree Resort Phuket (starts from US$20)
9. Karon Living Room Hotel Phuket (starts from US$23)
10. Patong Lodge Hotel Phuket (starts from US$23)
More Phuket Hotels available as well as Thailand Hotels.
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