Phuket, the great famous
Phuket is the 'Jewel of the South'. It has everything the spoiled holidaymaker could wish for: an international airport, attractive and affordable hotels, beautiful beaches, impressive cliffs, many shops, the most diverse restaurants and an extensive nightlife.
If you are looking for the hustle and bustle, this is the right place for you, if you are looking for peace and quiet as well. What's even nicer: during the monsoon period from May to October, throughout Thailand low season and many hotels charge lower prices.
Top holiday destination in Asia
The island measures over 800 square kilometers and was once an important trading post between East and West, with the Arabs as the most important partners. 35 percent of the island is Muslim. In Phuket Town, the architectural remains of this can still be admired. The town hall has been used for filming in the film 'Killing Fields. '.
Phuket town
In recent decades, the tourist industry on the island (connected to the mainland by a short bridge) has developed extremely quickly. Now Phuket is one of the top holiday destinations in Asia. The island scores high in all kinds of elections, and rightly so. Laem Promthep, the promontory on the extreme south side is a fine point (with many others) to watch the sunset; the road to it leads through dense jungle and is worth the effort in itself because of the many viewpoints.
Nightlife in Phuket, Patong Beach
No one should be bored on Phuket. You can surf, paraglide, play tennis, horseback riding and golf. Just to name a few obvious activities.
Patong Beach has an almost southern European feel and is the place for day and night entertainment. The boulevard is Pattaya's main competitor. However, Patong Beach has the advantage that from here the most interesting diving trips can be made to the surrounding islands, too many to mention.
Those looking for a little more peace and quiet can go to Karon Beach and Kata Beach, where Club Med settled years ago. Beachgoers can also visit Kamala Beach, Surin Beach and so on. A different beach on the program every holiday day? No problem on Phuket.