Phuket
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Another charm of Phuket is the road network on the west coast that allow
you to drive along to appreciate the fascinating views of the Andaman Sea
from Rawai Beach in the South to Bangthao Beach in the North.
(See Route Map of Phuket Island for the locations of the following attractions.)
| Rawai Beach |
| Located to the south of the island, Rawai is the first
beach that brought fame to Phuket Island. The coconut-fringed route
from the Chalong Intersection to Rawai is one of the most beautiful
roads in Phuket. |
Sunrise at Rawai Beach |
It is a good beach area where sea-people reside and where several
restaurants provide different styles of delicious foods, especially
seafood.
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| Located on Rawai beach, a collection
of over 2,000 species of shells is displayed here. You will see
one of the rarest golden pearls, the left-handed Noble Volute, giant
clams and fossils dating back 380 million years. English information
about the displayed species and their habitats is available.
| Open daily from 08:30
a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| Entrance fees: |
Adult 200 baht |
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Child 100 baht |
| For more information |
Tel: +66 (0) 7638 1888 |
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| Naihan Beach |
| Naihan is a place for those who love peace and quiet. Its most picturesque
landscape can be seen on the way from the north of Phromthep Cape
down to the beach. |
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But it is not advisable to go for a swim here during the monsoon
season (from May to October).
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| Kata View Point |
| To enjoy a panoramic view of Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches, there
is a vantage point on the beach route between Nai Han and Kata Noi
beaches. A pavilion with seats is provided here. It is better visited
in the morning than the evening as the view is clearer. |
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| Kata Beach |
| Composed of 2 lovely beaches called Kata Yai (Big Kata) and Kata
Noi (Small Kata) - separated from each other by a small headland.
Kata Beach is a thriving resort, suitable for holiday makers who look
for tranquil surroundings with a bright sun, white sand, a calm clear
sea and a colourful underwater world. At the north end of Kata Beach
lies a small coral reef for off-shore snorkelling. |
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Kata is located only 6 km. from the Chalong Intersection. The way
leading to the beach can overlook the elegant scene of Chalong Bay
on the southern coast of the island. Except those who like to stay
in a busy area, Kata Beach has never disappointed any visitors. Various
kinds of accommodations, restaurants, shops and aqua-sports facilities
are available to tourists of different tastes.
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| Karon Beach |
| Just across a low hill to the north of Kata, the long white beach
of Karon stretches magnificently with pines and palms standing tall
over the rolling sand-dunes providing a unique scene. It is flourishing
side by side with Kata Beach, but is more placid. |
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The sea water here is clean and the sand is powdery. It is one of
the best places for swimming, diving and sunbathing. You can come
from Kata to Karon easily by road or by a path along the coast.
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| Phuket Simon Cabaret |
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Located on Patong Beach, here you'll find a splendid
cabaret performance with hi-tech sights and sounds in luxurious
surroundings.
Daily shows: 19.30 and 21.30 hours
Please make reservations in advance at Tel. 0 7634 2011, 0 7634
2114.
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| Patong
Beach |
| Patong is the foremost beach resort of Phuket which
can compete with any other famous beaches of the world. But many people
do not know that, as late as a few decades ago, Patong was the remotest
district of Phuket, cut off from the main part of the island by mountains.
Even though it was located only 15 km. from the provincial town, it
sometimes happened that a Patong villager who was seriously ill would
die before reaching a hospital in town. Thanks to His Majesty King
Bhumibol, after his visit to Patong in 1959, a modern road called
Phra Barami was built leading from Phuket town to Patong Beach, bringing
modernization to the district. |
Patong Beach is widely known among Thais and foreigners because of
two important factors. One is its natural beauty -- the white sandy
beach, plentiful sunshine, clear turquoise sea, fantastic underwater
life and soft breezes. The other factor is the availability of a wide
range of man-made facilities. Here you have a big choice of accommodation
from luxury hotels to palm cottages, a host of restaurants and shops,
all kinds of aqua-sports equipment and numerous places of nighttime
entertainment, including enchanting transvestite cabaret shows. Patong
is also famous for its late night markets where everything wanted
by tourists can be found.
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| Kamala Beach |
| It is just 6 km. north of Patong. Probably because most of the villagers
here are Muslim, Kamala Beach is the only major beach in Phuket that
does not have extensive hotel development and thus is still much peaceful. |
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However, the beach has a highlight at "Phuket FantaSea", the cultural
theme park offering a dinner buffet with an extravagant show.
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| Phuket Fantasea |
This is a unique cultural theme complex on a 140-acre land situated
on Kamala Bay. It features a mixture of spectacular light and sound
presentation mixed with pyrotechnics, dances, acrobatics, cultural
and fantasy show. In addition, it offers a festival village with carnivals,
games and handicrafts, and a marvellous restaurant serving Thai and
international cuisines.
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| Laem Sing Cape |
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About one kilometre from Kamala Beach is Laem Sing (Sing Cape)
which is a small white beach with a scenic rocky cape on the left.
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This beach, bordered by a hillside with a nine-hole
golf course, is a good place to see the golden sunset of Phuket.
But one should not have a swim here because the beach has a steep
slope which causes strong tides and waves, especially during the
monsoon season.
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| Bang Thao Bay |
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Located south of Naithon Beach, this 8 km. sandy beach with an
18-hole golf course is suitable for swimming, sunbathing and water
sports. The beach is lined with several upmarket resorts, most of
which are part of an integrated resort system.
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For your safety, it is not advisable to go for a swim
during the monsoon season. Visitors can observe red flags put up on
a beach as a warning sign of the monsoon or ask hotel officers before
going to swim.
| For more information, please contact Tourism Authority Office,
tel. 0 7621 2213, 0 7621 1036. |
| For your personal safety and protection
by law, please use the services of travel agencies holding a TAT license
only. |
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