| Phuket Info |
| Pearl of the South The word Phuket was formerly believed to have come from the Malayan word Bukit, which means a mountain. However, it has recently been discovered that Phuket is actually a Thai word meaning a muontain (phu) of jewel (ket). Formerly known as Koh (island) Thalang, Phuket was only noted for its rich tin ores, from which its wealth was derived. Today , it is better known as a tourist paradise, a most rewarding place for holiday makers. With its magnificent long white beaches, its luxuriant vegetation, its crystal blue sea water, its fantastic undersea scenery,its calm and relaxing tropical atmosphere, and its fresh prawns, lobsters and other kinds of seafood. Phuket-the Prearl of the South -entices many travellers to visit her again and again. |
1.Old Buildings  |
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| in the Sino - Portuguese style mixed with modern constructions form the unique identity of the town of Phuket. |
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2.Khao Rang (Phuket Viewpoint)  |
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| alow hill near the town centre, is an excellent place to view the beautiful scene of the town , especially on a full - moon night . Several restauranrts are located there. |
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3.Wat Phra Thong 
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| the temple enshrines a most revered Buddha image of Phuket called "Phra Thong" or the Gold Buddha. In the temple area is a museum exhibiting collections of historical objects. |
4. Kata Beach  |
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| composed of 2 lovely beaches called Kata Yai (Big Kata) andkata 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 bright sun, white sand a calm clear sea and a colorful underwater world. 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 aquasports facilities are available to toursits of different tastes. |
5. Karon Beach  |
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| 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 sanddunes providing a unique scene. It is flourishing side by side with Kata Beach,but is more placid. 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 karon easily by road or by a path along the coast. |
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6. Patong Beach 
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| 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. Thank 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, frantastic underwater life and soft breezes. The other factor is the availability of a wide range of man mande facilities. Hereyou have a big choice of accommodation from luxurious hotels to palm cottages, a host of restaurants and shops, allkings of aqua - spot equipment and numerous places of night -time entertainment, including enchaniting transvestite cabaret shows. Vacatoners who love nature and modern comforts would find Patong an ideal place. |
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