Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity. Buddha Temple on Koh Sirey in the eastern part of Phuket
What to see in Phuket.
Without leaving Phuket, I will specifically focus on this.
Pi Pi, Khao Lak, Similan Islands, Krabi - I will list in another article:.
This list does not claim to be a complete list of interesting places in Phuket.
Everyone has different preferences and baggage of what they saw earlier - therefore I will not be subjective and list the most Famous places in Phuket.
Phuket attractions on the map
Temples in Phuket
Buddhist temples in Phuket are open to the public from 6 am to 5 pm.
Wat Chalong: 8 km from Phuket town. Drive along Songkhram Road to the junction, turn left and another 10 minutes. Wat Chalong will be on the left.
Wat Phra Nang Sang: 20 kilometers from Phuket Town along ThepKrasattri Road. Turn left onto Thalang District.
Wat Phra Thong: about 20 km from Phuket town. Drive along Thepkrasattri Road, after Thalang District Office turn right and drive to the stop.
Phuket Big Buddha- a large Buddha and a complex of temples nearby.
Places with animals in Phuket
Phuket Butterfly Garden & Insect World- Butterfly Park.
Phuket Aquarium marine biological center with an aquarium (8:30 - 16:30) https://phuketaquarium.org/en/
Monkey Hill(monkey hill) - a hill on the outskirts of Phuket Town, where you can see monkeys in the wild. Landmark: hill with cell towers.
Oceanarium in Phuket- fish, turtles
Phuket Zoo- Zoo in Phuket.
Phuket Gibbon Center- center for the rehabilitation of gibbons (monkeys) in Phuket
Sports, active recreation
Water Cable Ski— lovers to ride a wakeboard or water skiing(reservoir and winch).
Splash Jungle Water Park- water park in Phuket: water rides, slides.
Phuket Shuting range— shooting range, for those who want to shoot from different weapons.
Karting in Phuket— track for karting, in the same place where the shooting gallery. You can go kart.
Bungy Jump Tarzan in Phuket. For those who want to jump from 60 meters: http://www.phuketbungy.com/
Cable Jungle Adventure Phuket- for those who want to ride a zipline (sliding along a metal cable on a roller).
Bangla Boxing- Thai boxing at the stadium (Patong - Bangla Road).
Dino Park- mini golf in Phuket and concrete dinosaurs.
Viewpoints in Phuket
Phromthep Cape- a cape in the south of Phuket where they gather at sunset. There are wind turbines nearby.
Karon view point - a platform with a bar where they gather at sunset. Visible Karon and Kata.
Laem Singh Beach Viewpoint — observation platform overlooking Laem Singh Beach (south of Kamala)
Museums in Phuket
Phuket Trickeye Museum 3D- Optical Illusion Museum (10-19) in Phuket Town.
Chalong Bay Rum Distillery How rum is made in Phuket.
Waterfalls in Phuket
Kathu Waterfall- a small waterfall
Ton Sai Waterfall- bigger waterfall
Show in Phuket
Simon Cabaret- a colorful show of transvestites in Patong.
Park FantaSea– elephant park, colorful show and dinner.
How to find an attraction in Phuket
On the map above, points with sights are set quite accurately.
Clicking on a point enlarges the map. If you are online with a smartphone, you can immediately build a route.
Another option: copy the name of the attraction and search on the Google map.
For those who are going to Phuket
Tips for those who are going to Phuket for the first time - and not the first time either.
Internet and cellular communications in Phuket - SIM cards of which operators to buy.
With what money to go to Thailand - what currency to take with you on vacation.
Rent a car in Phuket - step-by-step instruction how to rent a car.
Best Beaches in Phuket - List of Good Beaches.
Beach hotels in Phuket - hotels with their own beach in Phuket.
What is now forbidden to do in Thailand - including Phuket.
Travel insurance for Thailand. My case is dengue fever in Phuket.
To visit interesting places Phuket on my list on your own, open a Google map, go to your account and mark on it the places from this list that will interest you. You will only have to drive through them using the navigator on your mobile phone. How to use coordinates in numbers using Google maps I have written
In order for your mobile phone to have internet, you need to buy a local SIM card with 3g internet in any store 7-11. Additional settings on the phone are usually not required. You can see a detailed post about mobile Internet in Thailand
Central Festival in Phuket
The main place for shopping in Phuket (things, cosmetics, iPhone, appliances, etc.) shopping mall Central Festival. Located at approximately geographic center islands, coordinates: 7.891759, 98.368039
At the cost of equipment in Thailand, it comes out about the same as in Russia, although you can return VAT at the airport upon departure. Laptop keyboards in Thai and English, there is often no functionality in Russian (can be downloaded separately). The choice of equipment in Phuket is less than in Russian stores.
Premium Outlet Phuket
Street with brand shops and shops. It is located approximately in the center of the island, on the east side. Coordinates on the map: 7.945491, 98.385103
Night market in Phuket
Open Saturday and Sunday from 4pm to 11pm. Here you can buy a lot of different inexpensive rubbish, crowd around other people and have a delicious meal. Located in Phuket Town, coordinates on the map: 7.880776, 98.366422
Interesting and cool beaches of Phuket
Tri Trang beach
Cozy beautiful beach near the tourist Patong. Located here: 7.886006, 98.274514
Nai Harn beach
This is one of the coolest beaches in the South of Phuket. There are a lot of people here, but there is never a crowd or you can always find yourself a cozy, calm place. Coordinates on the map: 7.774588, 98.306645
Nai Yang Beach
There are gorgeous shallows here (for photo shoots) and an abandoned hotel is located in the far left corner of the beach. Coordinates: 8.085202, 98.292409
Bang Tao beach
Located in the north of Phuket. Big handsome and almost deserted beach. Well, as deserted - it's just very big and people, even if they exist, do not interfere with each other. Sometimes there are low tides. Coordinates: 8.003298, 98.292725
Deserted beach Fridum (Freedom Beach)
Beach coordinates: 7.875361, 98.275804. Very beautiful, steep and (so far) deserted beach. You can get to Fridum Beach by boat: rent a boat on Patong Beach, in its southern part, opposite Sea Hotel View Patong here: 7.885856, 98.288280. A round-trip boat costs about 2,000 baht, depending on the number of people (up to 8).
Or on the ground. In order to get to Freedom, first you need to go along the beach street to the southernmost corner of Patong, then towards TriTrang beach, turning left after the bridge towards the Avista Hide Away hotel, literally after 150-200 meters we find ourselves at the gate, we park the vehicles on paid parking(100 baht per person and Lately require an entrance fee to the beach - 200 baht / person). A steep staircase leads down from the parking lot to Fridum Beach.
Mai Khao Airplane Beach in the North
Located near the airport. For me, this is primarily a beach for photo shoots. Airplanes take off very low over this beach, you get great photos. Coordinates: 8.120972, 98.301452
Viewpoints in Phuket
Lookout Phromthep Cape (south of the island)
Is located southern cape Phuket. One of the most popular viewing platforms on the island and it is really beautiful here. You can go down the rocks below and admire the views already in a wilder and more deserted place. Coordinates: 7.759251, 98.303845
Rang Hill Observation Deck (near Central Festival)
There are restaurants with beautiful views and Fitness Park. There is a place near the Central Festival. Coordinates on the map: 7.892804, 98.380015
Observation deck - Khao Kad tower in the southeast of Phuket
More popular among local population, our tourists come here infrequently. Located in the southeast of the island, coordinates: 7.834874, 98.384353
Windmill Viewpoint at the windmill near Naiharn Beach
The lookout itself is located between Naiharn and Yanui, coordinates: 7.769725, 98.306663 There are a couple of secret cozy places, which everyone can find for themselves).
Observation deck at the Big Buddha (near Karon)
The observation deck and the popular attraction of Phuket Big Buddha Temple are located in the interior of the island from Karon Beach. Coordinates: 7.827614, 98.312771
Monkey Mountain and Khao Toe Sae Viewpoint near Phuket Town
Best to visit during daylight hours. It is not necessary to drive to the top of the mountain, you can leave the transport in the parking lot and take a walk. If you start feeding the monkey you meet, then there will be a lot of them. There is a mountain in the east of the island, next to Phuket Town, coordinates: 7.898761, 98.395780
Buddha Temple on Koh Sirey in the eastern part of Phuket
It is located in the east of the island, more precisely, even on a separate island of Phuket, Koh Sirey. Authentic place not overrun by tourists with beautiful views and quiet Buddhist temples. Coordinates on the map: 7.880197, 98.425910
Photo Hotel
Viewpoint with very beautiful sunsets, there is a swimming pool overlooking the sea. Coordinates: 7.811185, 98.301176
Amazing observation deck of Samet Nangshe resort, 70 km from Patong
Located outside of Phuket, about 70 km from Patong. The views there are gorgeous. Coordinates: 8.236067, 98.445868
Other interesting places in Phuket
Fish market in Rawai (Fish Market Rawai). You can buy seafood at the market, but that's not all. There is a beautiful long white pier where you can take pictures. Located in the south of the island here: 7.775648, 98.329167
Oceanarium (Aquarium Phuket). Located in the South-East of the island, coordinates on the map: 7.803632, 98.407803
Bang Pae Waterfall. The waterfall is not gentle, as is often the case in Thailand, therefore it is considered high, although it is only 15 meters high. It is not so much the waterfall as the surroundings that are beautiful. Entrance fee (200 baht for adults, 100 baht for children). The place is located here: 8.042425, 98.393265 If you look at this point in Google maps, a place with strange name"Gibbons Rehab". Gibbons (black monkeys) really live here and need help.
The deserted island of Bon. Bon Island can be reached by boat from Rawai Beach by renting a boat from any of the Rawai offices. The cost of the boat there and back (the boatman will wait for you for a couple of hours) is about 1000 baht. If you want to stay longer, the boatman will sail away and come back for you at the right time - the price for such a trip is about 1500 baht.
The island is great, beautiful and quiet - you can walk, sunbathe and enjoy. On opposite side the island is an abandoned hotel Evason Phuket Resort and Spa. Island coordinates: 7.756085, 98.331652
Cozy places in Phuket
Chicroom cafe in old Phuket town. Coordinates on the map: 7.882655, 98.390794
bbq buffet- Thai buffet, where you need to cook your own food. Coordinates: 7.785125, 98.317743
Old town in Phuket Town. Here you can just walk, take pictures and find your cozy places and places.
Abandoned places in Phuket
So far, I haven’t had time to study the abandoned Phuket, but I’m sure that it is here. I will be adding places as they come in.
Abandoned hotel on Kata beach. Coordinates: 7°48’44″N 98°18’14″E
Due to the fact that the island has, which takes international flights(which for us means direct flights from the Russian Federation), Phuket is considered one of the most popular resorts Thailand. But the geographical feature a large number of dissimilar beaches and developed tourism infrastructure These are not the only advantages of the island. Phuket is so huge that it has been given the status of a separate province, which is why its name does not use the Thai word Koh (island). And for independent tourist there is always something to see in Phuket on those days when he gets tired of sealing and the monotony of vacation days.
You can buy a tour, either from your hotel guide(but it is always more expensive) if you are on a package tour, or choose on your own in one of the street travel agencies.
Constantly asked to advise a trusted local agency, which I used myself. I advise: . Large selection of excursions, including in Russian. It is convenient that you can write to them via messenger, and place an order directly on the site.
Big Buddha
The Temple of the Big Buddha on Mount Nakaked above Chalong is notable for its huge statue of a seated Buddha, located at an altitude of more than 300 meters above sea level. The construction of the temple with an almost 50-meter statue began in 2008 with donations from the local community, and is still ongoing. So observation deck near the statue, there is an excellent panoramic view of the beauty of the island, although I would not call this viewpoint the best in Phuket, and the popularity of the place has significantly affected its attendance - the people are dark.
Botanical garden in Phuket
Quite a pleasant place where you are given the opportunity to get to know the mass of tropical plants of Thailand in the open air, in the format tropical garden. The place is spacious, with kilometers of footpaths, nooks and cul-de-sacs - you will walk up to your heart's content. Great for spending the hot time of the day, and if you really want to, you can rent a bungalow at the hotel, which is located right inside the garden, near a small artificial pond. Except Botanical Garden you can also see a roughly similar attraction - the Butterfly Garden.
Chalong temple
Wat Chalong Monastery is located in the south of Phuket and is one of the most famous Buddhist monasteries of the island. The first written mention of Wat Chalong dates back to 1837. Most tall building Monastery - Chedi Phra Mahathat, keeps a particle of the ashes of the Buddha, a gift to the King of Thailand on his 72nd birthday from the government of Sri Lanka. The architecture of the monastery amazes with its purely oriental quirkiness of forms and brightness of colors. Every 15 minutes, the monks set off firecrackers to ward off evil spirits. The tower of the monastery offers a great view of Chalong. All together creates an amazing and unique atmosphere of this place. Separately, I advise you to visit the deserted and atmospheric. It is located on a mountain, from where a beautiful view opens.
Viewpoint Karon
Noisy and crowded place, very popular with tourists, which is included in most sightseeing tours around Phuket. Large parking lot, equipped pavilion for visitors, some traders and photographers with birds, in general - the usual tourist place with unusual beautiful scenery. The observation deck overlooks the beaches of Kata, Kata Noi and Karon. It is worth coming here just to see this beauty with your own eyes. In addition to the lookout, I recommend to go to, it is very close there. During the day, it may not be necessary, but before sunset - at sunset, there will be a very pleasant view for drinks and food.
Viewpoint on Rang Hill
A pleasant place on top of Mount Rang, not with a panoramic view, but 180 degrees will be quite enough for positive emotions. The place is much more attractive than Munky Hill, and it also has its own local jungle monkeys that you will come across on your way up. The view opens up to the valley with Phuket Town, it looks especially attractive at night, under artificial lighting. Admission is free and available 24 hours a day. In addition to the observation deck, I recommend going to the neighboring "attraction" -.
Observation deck at Khao Khad Tower
Khao Khad View Tower is a three-story tower that was built solely for one purpose - to get a full panoramic view. Really 360 degrees. The tower stands on a high gentle hill, has a large parking lot at the base. There are also shops where you can buy sweets or simple snacks, with which it is pleasant to hang down on the bench of the third tier, looking at the azure horizons. The place is not the most popular, but very worthy and is considered one of the best viewpoints in Phuket.
Observation deck at Cape Promthep
One of the most popular and easily accessible viewpoints in Phuket. In addition to the fact that Promthep Cape itself is an interesting natural attraction with an excellent view, there are also a couple of historical and religious attractions: the sanctuary of Brahma with a whole herd of elephants of various sizes and a military lighthouse with free admission where you can climb for a wider view. The place is crowded, beautiful and deserves at least one visit. In addition to Promthep Cape, you can also visit a similar attraction -.
Bang Pae Waterfall
The largest waterfall in Phuket is Bang Pae. It is located in the northern part of Phuket, on the territory of the national Khao Park Phra Thaeo, in the Thalang area. The water in it does not flow down the wall and does not break into thresholds, but classically falls into a stone bowl from a 15-meter height. You can and should swim in the bowl if the number of people in the reservoir allows. Bang Pae in Phuket is the most picturesque waterfall islands, perfect for walking and relaxing. On the way to the waterfall, you can look into the gibbon nursery, although I would not go there a second time - a dull sight.
Thai boxing
Muay Thai is part of the culture and national view sports in Thailand. Unlike regular boxing, almost any punches are allowed in Thai - this is a much tougher type of martial arts than the rest. At the beginning of the last century, the windings on the hands of boxers were sprinkled with crushed glass and iron, often the fights ended in death. There are many places in Phuket where you can watch real fights. Ticket prices are quite high, but for those who are interested in such spectacles, visiting at least one of the Muay Thai arenas will be very interesting. This is not only a fight, but also a kind of art, with complex accompanying rituals.
Flight of Hanuman
Hanuman is the monkey god in case you didn't know. And “Flight of Hanuman” is an exciting attraction on a zip-line, where everyone can feel like a monkey and fly over the jungle, clinging to ropes stretched between trees with a special cable, getting their dose of adrenaline. The longest flight is about 400 meters, the height above the ground is up to 40 meters. The adventure is quite safe, but such an experience will be remembered for a long time and will give a lot of impressions.
snake farm
The snake show is a popular attraction in Thailand. Including in Phuket, where snake farms some. The most famous of them is located near the Chalong ring. The snake show lasts 45 minutes. In addition, you can see the serpentarium and take pictures with a python. The farm has a shop selling snake skin products (belts, wallets, wallets), as well as medicines from snake venom.
Safari Kok Chang
Elephant safaris have been around for quite some time and are held in the jungle between Rawai and Kata beaches. Lasts from 20 minutes to an hour. During the safari you can see beautiful beaches Phuket - from Kata Noi to Karon. Elephants can also be fed.
A slightly tired zoo, which, however, copes with its main task - to entertain children in Phuket. Adults will hardly like the zoo, the place is very simple, without pathos. Animals are shown both in enclosures and in the format of prepared shows with tricks and even some kind of semantic plots. The visit will take several hours, you won’t want to come here a second time, but with all that said, Phuket Zoo is many times cooler than Phuket Zoo. True, the price tag at the zoo is insane.
What to see around Phuket
Phi Phi Islands
Phi Phi is a group of six islands located in the Andaman Sea, 48 km from Phuket. The most famous island is Phi Phi Ley and Maya Bay, it was there that the film "The Beach" with Leonardo DiCaprio was filmed in 1999. This is the most popular attraction and one of the symbols of Thailand. Beaches around the islands good weather look simply fantastically beautiful: snow-white sand, emerald sea with clear water and sheer cliffs. From Phuket to Phi Phi you can come with one day tour. Especially the tour is suitable for lovers of beaches and natural attractions.
Khao Sok National Park and Cheow Lan Lake
Khao Sok National Park is one of the largest and most famous national parks Thailand, located 160 km from Phuket, on a narrow continental isthmus that separates the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand. One of the most beautiful places park - Mountain Lake Cheow Lan. Other sights of Khao Sok also make a strong impression: sheer karst cliffs, a tropical forest, with a huge amount different types plants, mountain rivers and waterfalls. Territory national park Khao Sok is well equipped, there are roads, guesthouses, cafes and marked trails for walking. In my opinion, this is the most interesting and unusual place in the south of Thailand.
James Bond Island
Phang Nga Bay National Park is islands and rocks of a bizarre shape in the form of pillars, with grottoes and caves in which stalactites hang from the ceiling, tropical vegetation and greenish-azure water create unique landscapes like from a fantasy world. One of the most famous islands of the national park is called "James Bond Island", as one of the films in the series about the world famous spy was filmed there. Most of the islands in the park are uninhabited; many have caves and tunnels leading to hidden lagoons. The best way visiting the park is by boat or kayak, and the most economical way to get there is by excursion.
national park and paradise With the best beaches west coast Thailand. Due to its isolation on the islands, and the seasonal closure for nature restoration, the Similans are and remain heaven on earth. The stunning color of the sea, snow-white beaches, tropical islands and the transitions between them on boats - all this leaves unforgettable emotions and aesthetic pleasure. This is the best thing that can happen to you in Thailand, if you, of course, came here for the beauty of nature.
Similan Islands
Karon is one of the most clean beaches Phuket, besides, he has an excellent reputation: not for nothing that in 2008 he was in the top ten in the world. As they say, not a beach, but a song, and literally: loudly creaking underfoot White sand gave this place the unofficial epithet "singing". It is not as crowded here as on the neighboring (five kilometers) Patong beach, and quite intimate - this effect is created thanks to the sand embankment that hides the road passing by from the eyes. But one should not think that Karon is a wild unbroken place for misanthropes. There is entertainment for every taste, full of shops and other tourist fuss. Therefore, everyone can choose what is closer to him: the noise of nightclubs or unity with nature. In the first case, you should go to northern part beach, Small Karon, spread out in the bay at the Le Meridien hotel, with discos and restaurants. Otherwise, head south to Greater Karon. Fishing, diving (the water here is incredibly clear), numerous spas or just meditation by the water - why not quiet happiness? Here are just surfers on Karon, both southern and northern, there is nothing to do: ebb and flow occurs here all the time.
One of the advantages of Surin Beach is the lack of fuss and regularity. The futility of all things reminds and Buddhist temple located next door. Surin is not noisy, it is not a very public place, and it is full of clubs and restaurants. Surfing, snorkeling (in high season- from October to April), ideal pure water and unexpected pine trees, reminiscent of the homeland, in the shade of which you can hide from the sun - Surin gives a variety of impressions. It is also called the beach of millionaires: world celebrities regularly stay in some local hotels, appreciating Surin Beach for that very non-publicity. By the way, Thais themselves come here to relax, which also says a lot.
On Mount Nakaked, at an altitude of more than 400 meters, the temple complex Big Buddha. It consists of two levels. On the first floor there is a shopping area (souvenir shops) and a small museum. The temple is still being built, and the construction is being carried out with the people's money. If you want to help - buy souvenirs: fees from their sales go just to the common piggy bank. In addition to trading and visiting the museum, which tells about the stages great job(the temple has been under construction for more than 10 years), at the first level you can get a monastic blessing. The monks, sitting in the depths of the building on a dais, will perform a ritual by hanging a modest but lucky weaving on your hand. It is important to know that women are not allowed to touch monks - and, accordingly, vice versa. Thanks to the dexterity of the monastic hands, weaving will be on your hand without being touched.
The statue of the Big Buddha itself is located on the second level. 45 meter Buddha made from white marble, captured at the moment of enlightenment. From there you have an incredible view of the surroundings.
We did not recommend visiting one of the hotels in Phuket, as it would be too banal. But Cassia is the most fashionable and original hotel project of the year! All professionals of the tourist market and lovers of the main Thai resort, without exception, were waiting for its start. A fresh and unique format that is ideal for our tourists in the current not very comfortable economic conditions, it is a unique mix of quality and affordability. The first design studio hotel Cassia is an atypical story for Thailand, a country of contrasts, where the luxury and scope of the luxury giants coexist with the very budget options. Here - quality, comfort, focus on the liveliest, fashionable and advanced audience for quite sane money.
How is this possible? Firstly, the studio hotel, which was recently opened in October 2015, is the project of Banyan Tree, the most respected Asian brand in the world. hotel business. This is already a kind of quality mark. Secondly, this is a truly unique format, which has no analogues not only in Phuket, but throughout Thailand. Trendy spacious apartments completely built for a generation mobile internet, Facebook and Instagram. Stylish designer lofts with their own kitchen, a Grab & Go cafe, as well as a bar with DJ parties will cost the most comfortable amount - and, perhaps, this the best option in terms of price and quality ratio.
Cassia Phuket has over two hundred apartments and lofts. Each has one or two bedrooms and kitchens, which means that it will be comfortable and big family, and a noisy group of friends. All apartments offer ocean, lagoon or park views. There is free internet everywhere, you can order room service directly to your room, and breakfast is brought free of charge in a special lunch box.
In addition, guests can use the infrastructure of the nearby hotels Banyan Tree Phuket and Angsana Laguna Phuket, because the main advantage of Cassia Phuket is that it is located on the territory of one of the most prestigious resort complexes islands - Laguna Phuket. And from here you can walk to Bang Tao Beach, which makes this unique project the best choice for location.
Also known as Laguna Beach, this beach stretches for eight kilometers along the northwest coast of Phuket. Here is a huge hotel complex"Laguna", which includes seven luxurious five-star hotels, standing right on the beach. It is easy to guess that the prices on the beach are quite serious, and the atmosphere is imbued with well-being and elitism. There is even an 18-hole golf course. Imagine a picture: a wonderful beach, clear water- and relaxed people with clubs against this background. However, tourists do not live in style alone: in Bang Tao, you can also find quite budget locations - cafes in which prices will pleasantly surprise you.
White sand, sandy bottom, allowing you to swim even at high tide ... Kamala, located inside the palm bay, is another of Phuket's secluded places. The beach has opened quite recently, but it is already popular among those who are not looking for active entertainment in Phuket, but just want to enjoy peace and quiet. Entertainment in Kamala is really tight, but vacationers do not complain - they did not come here for diving. However, snorkelers will love the wonderful coral reef. Yes, and remember that you need to go to the northern part of the beach: in the southern part there are many boats and almost no tourists.
The most popular show in Phuket takes place just in Kamala. You can't call it anything other than grandiose. For an hour and a half, several hundred actors and almost half a dozen elephants will tell the audience the love story of Prince Kamala and his battle for love. The show unfolding at the Palace of the Elephants is a fairy tale come to life: running elephants, special effects, colorful costumes, acrobats. "Fantasy" has been shown for 17 years and constantly collects full houses, despite the serious prices (1500 baht - this is how much a ticket costs only for the show). Phuket Fantasea is only part of a huge entertainment complex, an amusement park, which is rightly called Thai Disneyland.
The most famous Buddhist temple of all thirty that are located in Phuket, Wat Chalong was built in the middle of the 19th century and is still in operation. As usual here, it is not one building, but a whole complex. To get in main temple fail: it is closed to outsiders. But even in a small temple there is something to see - for example, Buddha figurines in different poses, each of which corresponds to a day of the week. There is also a pavilion on the territory of the complex, in which there are statues of the three most revered local monks. In front of the complex is a life-size statue of an elephant. It is believed that if you rub the elephant's belly, you will become happy and lucky. And in Wat Chalong, annual fairs are held: at this time, the temple turns into a busy market, packed with tourists.
Promthep Cape, aka Promtem, was once called Lam Jao, "Cape of God". Promthep means about the same - "God Brahma". The place is truly divine. Imagine an altar filled with colorful elephant figurines. Imagine a functioning lighthouse and the best viewpoint on the island. Full - 360 degree - perspective, all of Phuket at a glance.
Here you can watch the beautiful sunset on the island. If you want to be away from the tourist flow, do not be lazy - from the observation deck, go to the peninsula. There is almost no one there, as the climb is quite severe. But you will have the opportunity to sit on a rock with your legs hanging down.
