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PHUKET
Not Bangkok or Pattaya, Phuket in recent years is really a dream destination for many tourists. Famous for breathtaking beautiful islands as Phang Nga; Patong; Maya Beach or Phi Phi ... Phuket is really the most famous tourist island in Thailand, making anyone overwhelmed by the scenery and services. Not only that, there are countless interesting things in Phuket waiting for you to discover. Phuket really deserve to be the top destination of Thailand tourism.
The first interesting thing that you definitely cannot miss when coming to Phuket is to discover a lot of beautiful beaches here. Phuket has many beautiful beaches where you can sunbathe, take a stroll to watch the sunset and take part in interesting sea ports. The two most beautiful destinations that you cannot miss are Phang Nga Bay and Koh Phi Phi Island. Phang Nga Bay is famous for its unique terrain with many white sand beaches and a beautiful rocky island. More interestingly, you can take a kayak to admire the rich vegetation; natural caves with countless stalactites sparkling inside the cave. Meanwhile, Koh Phi Phi Island is considered the most attractive island in Thailand, which often appears in many famous films and is considered the world's most beautiful beach destination. You can rent a kayak to admire the clear blue sea that you can clearly see the coral reefs with countless shapes and colors. In addition, choosing a tour of Phi Phi Island and Phang Nga Bay (including James Bond Island) will definitely provide you with all the means and experiences to fully enjoy the beauty of these two paradises.
If you want to take part in sea sports, should visit Patong beach, which is known as a beach tourism paradise with a full range of sea sports that will surely satisfy all tourists. In addition, there are some other unexploited beaches such as Koh Hey, Koh Racha ... where you can comfortably sunbathe, scuba dive and participate in underwater activities.
Not only attractive to tourists by the beautiful beaches, the bustling nightlife of Phuket is also really exciting and interesting. Soi Bangla nightlife will make you overwhelmed by the lights from restaurants, bars, along with youthful melodies and attractive street items.
Although not as diverse as Bangkok, the shows in Phuket are enough to make you satisfied. The most unique is the Fantasea Show, a spectacularly prepared show with the performance of more than a dozen elephants to recreate the history of the land of the Golden Temple.
An ideal journey for a day in Phuket is to spend the day to conquer the islands, or go to the city for sightseeing or shopping then return to Patong in the late afternoon. Walking around the city will be an unforgettable experience on your journey. Rent a tuk tuk and go around the bustling streets and enjoy attractive street food such as grilled skewers, fried squid, grilled sausages ... which are sold on mobile food trucks will be a valuable activity.
Not only famous for its majestic natural scenery, Phuket also attracts visitors by many unique and delicious dishes. Try Pla Tom Taochiew Phuket; Geng Som or Yum Pak Good when you come here. Certainly, Phuket cuisine will make you not regret when coming to this beautiful little island.
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How to get there!!!
Because there is no direct international flight to Phuket, you must fly to Bangkok and travel from Bangkok to Phuket.
It will take abour 674km from Bangkok, so you can reach Phuket by plane, bus or train. However, to save your time, the most reasonable means is by plane.
- By plane: It only takes about 1 hour 25 minutes for each flight, you are present in Phuket and have more time to explore here. Currently, there are many airlines operating this route and departing daily so you can comfortably choose the most suitable schedule.
From the airport, you can take a bus or taxi to the hotel.
- By bus: Usually, travel time from Bangkok to Phuket will take about 12 hours so although the most economical fare but it is only suitable for long-term travelers. There are 9 departures per day with fares around 600 - 700 baht, so you can easily arrange the time to suit your schedule.
- By train: The train fare for one trip is about 1,000 baht and it will take about 12 hours to get to Phuket. However this is also a fairly time-consuming way of moving.
In addition, you can choose to travel by a tour and you will not have to worry about transportation or any problems. Currently, there are many quality tour services you can choose to explore Phuket. Choose the most suitable tour to fully explore the beauty of this island.
There are countless things to discover in Phuket that promise to bring you unforgettable experiences.