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Phuket
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Beach Route
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.
For taxi : หาดราไวย์ |
| Phromthep Cape |
| Sometimes called Laem Phra Chao or God's Cape, Phromthep is a very special place at the southernmost tip of the island. It is a cliff where you can view the breathtaking panorama of its nice surroundings and the striking sunset. |
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Approximate Sunset Times--In order not to miss the sunset, you are recommended to be at the cape from around 17.30 hrs. onward from December to February, and from around 18.00 hrs. onward from March to November. However, the opportunity to see the sunset depends on the weather conditions.
For taxi : แหลมพรหมเทพ |
| 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.
| Information |
Tel. 0 7638 1888 |
| Open |
Daily from 08.30-18.30 hrs. |
| Entrance
Fees |
Adult 200 baht |
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Child 100 baht |
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taxi : |
พิพิธภัณฑ์เปลือกหอย
ภูเก็ต |
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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).
For taxi : หาดในหาน
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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.
For taxi : จุดชมวิวกะตะ |
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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.
For taxi : หาดกะตะ |
| 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.
For taxi : หาดกะรน |
| 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.
For taxi : ภูเก็ต ไซม่อน คาบาเร่ต์
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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.
For taxi : หาดป่าตอง |
| 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.
For taxi : หาดกมลา |
| 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.
For taxi : ภูเก็ต แฟนตาซี
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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.
For taxi : แหลมสิงห์ |
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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.
For taxi : หาดบางเทา |
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
| For more information, please contact Tourism
Authority Phuket Office,
tel. 0 7621 2213, 0 7621 1036. |
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