Phuket
Information
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When arriving
in Thailand ask for free copies of Thaiways magazine and Thaiways
maps from the information counter at airports or hotels.
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| Old
Buildings |
| They are in the Sino-Portuguese style mixed with modern constructions
form the unique identity of the town of Phuket. |
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| These hundred-year-old buildings can be found along Thalang, Deebuk,
Phang-nga, Yaowarat and Krabi roads. |
| Khao Rang, Phuket
View Point |
(Kho Sim Bi Road)
A low hill near the town centre, this is an excellent place to view
the beautiful scene of the town and the surrounding sea, especially
on a full-moon night. |
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There is also a fitness park near the hilltop which is frequently
visited by townspeople.
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| Saphan
Hin Mining Monument |
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(Phuket Road)
It was built in 1978 to commemorate the first metal ore-dredger
used in Thailand, introduced by Australian Captain Edward Thomasmile
in 1909. With the large ground in this area and shady pine trees,
it is frequented by townspeople in the evening.
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| Phuket
Butterfly Garden & Insectarium |
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(Route 402)
Here there are plenty of butterflies of different species, and rare
insects and reptiles.
| Open |
daily, 09.00 - 17.30 hours |
| Information |
Tel. 0 7621 5616, 0 7621 0861 |
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| Phuket Gateway |
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On the occasion of King Bhumibol’s 80th Birthday Anniversary
in 2007, the Phuket Gateway was established on 10 acres of land
in Thalang District to be the first stop to welcome tourists who
arrive on the Island by crossing Thao Thep Krasattri Bridge. Its
outstanding feature is the alignment of 29 sculptural pillars. The
number of pillars comes from the auspicious numbers 2 and 9, which
respectively represent the two heroines in the war with Burma in
1785, Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Sri Sunthon and the 9th king
of the Chakkri Dynasty, King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Tourists can appreciate arts, culture, and Phuket’s history,
which are inscribed on each pillar. The inscriptions cover the prosperous
mining and agricultural periods, and today’s tourist industry.
Another interesting point here is the sculptural works of art displaying
a sea turtle and several of its gigantic eggs. Furthermore, the
tourist information, a mini-theatre, coffee corner, souvenir shops
as well as a library, and the Internet are provided.
For more details, please contact Phuket Local Administration Tel:
0 7621 1877, 0 7621 1886 or the Tourism Authority of Thailand Southern
Office Region 4 Tel: 0 7621 1036, 0 7621 7138
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| Phuket Zoo |
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(Route 4021)
Here is an ideal place for animal lovers. You can get a close encounter
with an amazing range of animals like crocodiles, camels, tigers,
ostriches, emus, and other rare birds. Don't miss the top attractions
- crocodile, monkey and elephant shows. There are also a butterfly
garden, an orchid garden and an aquarium.
| Open |
daily, 08.30 - 18.00 hours |
| Information |
Tel. 0 7638 1227 |
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| Phuket Orchid Garden
& Thai Village |
(Route 402)
Visitors will be charmed by elephants at work, handicraft shops and
workshops, demonstrations of tin mining and rubber manufacture, cultural
shows and an exhibition of exotic varieties of orchids.
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| For your personal safety and protection
by law, please use the services of travel agencies holding a TAT license
only. |
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