The monument is 45 meters high, installed on Nakkerd hill in the southern part of the city. The Buddha statue is part of a large temple complex, which is being built with charitable funds. The construction of the monastery began in 2002, and continues to this day. Anyone can donate money for construction. The majestic statue of god is visible from many points of Phuket, several roads lead from the coast to the attraction.

The temple is located in the center of the island on the way to the statue of the Great Buddha. The attraction is included in all sightseeing tours of Phuket. Wat Chalong is the largest and most picturesque temple on the island, it is deservedly popular with tourists. In the interior, gilding prevails in the decoration of the elements, the floor is laid out of marble. The walls are painted with frescoes depicting scenes from the life of the Buddha.

The structure was built at the very end of the XIX century in the Karon beach area. The small building of the temple looks quite well-groomed, as it is carefully monitored. Figures of emerald-colored serpent guards are installed at the entrance. Twice a week there is a night market on the site near the temple, where you can buy food and clothes. Some tourists claim that you can enter the monastery in a swimsuit, given its location on the beach.

Phuket Town is located in the interior of the island away from the beaten tourist trails. There are no beaches and vacation entertainment, but there is its own special atmosphere. The mansions of the century before last, which adorn the streets of the old city, were built in the Sino-Portuguese style – a mixture of Chinese and European traditions, which indicates the times of alternate domination of the Portuguese and Chinese on the island.

The bridge was built in 1967, which connects Phuket with the mainland of Thailand. Over time, he stopped coping with the increased flow of cars. In 2011, a new modern bridge was built nearby and Sarasin became pedestrian. There is an observation deck equipped with a view of the Phang-Ga Bay and the exit to the Andaman Sea. At the foot of the bridge there are restaurants where fresh seafood is prepared.

Walking alley on the territory of Patong beach, the center of Phuket nightlife. There are more than 200 bars, several large night discos, shops, shows for adults. During the day, the street is an ordinary resort alley, where souvenirs are sold and local cuisine is offered. At night, it turns into a motley gathering of staggering tourists, local transsexuals in mind-blowing costumes and girls of easy virtue.

The weekend market or, more correctly, the weekend evening, which is located in Phuket Town next to the Naka Temple. There are only a few outlets open here on weekdays. Trading starts at 16.00 and continues until 22.00-22.30. This is a very bright and colorful place where you can try several dozen types of Thai street food, buy souvenirs, clothes, shoes and various trinkets.

Lard Yai is considered the largest market in Phuket. Unlike many other similar places, locals shop here, so prices are lower than in tourist places. The shopping area is located in Phuket Town and is open only on Sundays from 16.00 to 22.00. The rest of the time it is a busy street with quite heavy traffic. As in any Thai market, the stalls of Lard Yai are bursting with an abundance of edibles.

A large modern store in Phuket Town, where a tourist can spend a fair amount of money. This is the most ordinary shopping center, which there are a lot of in all cities of the world. In addition to the goods of world manufacturers, Thai products are sold here, and at the local food court you can taste fast food with a national flavor. Numerous massage parlors offer their services on the territory of the center.

The stadium is located in the center of Patong on Bangla Road. It is considered one of the best in Phuket. Boxing matches are held here three times a week, usually about 10 fights are held in the evening. Serious professionals often come to demonstrate their skills. The arena is designed for 350 seats. Those who wish can attend Thai boxing training sessions, which are held in the evenings, on days when there are no competitions.

A colorful theatrical performance telling about the history of Thailand. The show involves several dozen elephants and more than 400 people. For an hour and a half, the viewer is immersed in an exciting world of magnificent scenery, bright costumes, acrobatic tricks, traditional dances and special effects. The show has been running since 1998, since then it has been visited by a huge number of tourists.

The second historical performance, opened in 2011 and is a worthy competitor to "Phuket Fantasy". Tourists often face a dilemma, which show to visit? Many decide to watch both. Siam Niramit is a branch of the capital's show park in Phuket. Before the performance begins, the audience is invited to visit an improvised Thai village and have dinner at a restaurant.

A famous show in which transsexuals and transvestites take part. They perform mind-blowing funny tricks, dance and sing superbly, which causes indescribable delight among the audience. The actors demonstrate all their skills on stage, and the grateful audience responds to them with incessant applause. Simon Cabaret has been operating since 1991 on the territory of the beach (resort village) Patong.

Museum of 3D Paintings and Optical Illusions, opened in 2013. Against the background of "three-dimensional" images, great photos are obtained, since in the picture the whole composition adds up to a general picture. The gallery has reproductions of works by famous masters – Van Gogh, E. Munch, Da Vinci. Before entering the museum, it is necessary to take off your shoes, since some parts of the 3D images are located directly on the floor.

The museum exhibits a collection of the Patamakantin traveling brothers. Over 40 years, they have traveled to countless countries and collected many artifacts around the world. The collection contains more than 2000 exhibits, many of them are quite rare and valuable. For example, a 140-carat pearl and a huge shell weighing 250 kilograms are kept in the museum. Some shell fossils are several hundred million years old.

The aquarium, which was opened in 1983. The aquarium presents a rich fauna and flora of the ocean and freshwater reservoirs. Moray eels, catfish, huge perches, bright tropical fish, sharks, rays, seahorses and other inhabitants of the depths live here (about 160 species in total). Some of the most interesting creatures of the aquarium are catfish, boxfish, clown fish and leopard shark.

The park is located in the central part of the island about 8 km from Phuket Town, it has been operating since 2013. The territory is home to more than 300 species of birds brought from all over the world (about 1000 individuals in total). The creators of the park have worked hard on landscape design. Gazebos, wooden figurines, sculptures are scattered everywhere, there are even several artificial reservoirs. The main entertainment is the bird show, which takes place three times a day.

A small picturesque park located on the territory of 1 Hectare. It opened recently, but already claims to be a popular attraction of the island. The space of the park is divided into zones. There is a Japanese garden, a palm grove, a prairie with cacti, a Balinese corner, a European park, a traditional Thai provincial house. There is an artificial waterfall in the Botanical Garden, where a tunnel covered with greenery leads.

A small "branch" of a Buddhist monastery, where there are long-standing traditions of keeping tigers and teaching them to interact with people. There are several animals living on the territory, the tourist can choose which of them he wants to enter the cage. The cost of the visit depends on it. It is believed that these tamed tigers are not aggressive and do not attack people, so they can be petted. But before entering, each visitor is given a paper to sign, according to which he agrees with all the consequences of visiting a dangerous predator.

A hill located near Phuket Town, which is home to a colony of monkeys. There are a lot of animals there, they are not afraid of people at all – they calmly walk along the roadway, hang on trees, enjoy eating treats from the hands of tourists. Sometimes a whole flock of monkeys can tag along with a car or a moped, this sight looks very funny. At the top of the hill there is an observation deck with a view of Phuket Town.

One of the largest and most picturesque waterfalls in Phuket. Water jets fall from a height of 15 meters, in a small lake at the foot you can swim if desired. The place became famous due to the fact that a nursery for orphaned monkeys is located on its territory. Baby gibbons left without care for some reason are nursed here. You can't go to the nursery, but you can make a donation.

The reserve was founded in 1981. Its territory stretches along the northwest coast of the island. Within the national park there are wild beaches of Bangtao, Nai Ton, Nai Yang, Mai Khao, where giant turtles nest. A unique mangrove grove grows in the reserve, where various species of this tree are represented and mangrove snakes and monitor lizards live. The total area of Sirinat is about 90 km2.

The point is located between Nai Harn Beach and Kata. From the top of the hill there are views of the coast and the beaches of Karon, Kata Yai, Nai Harn, as well as the statue of the Big Buddha is perfectly visible. The observation deck is popular with tourists, many people come here to admire the surroundings. There are a couple of cafes nearby where you can have a snack. There is a large gazebo on the site.

Rang Hill is located within Phuket Town, overlooking Chalong and the emerald Andaman Sea. On the top of the hill, where the observation deck is located, there is a monument to P. Ratsadanupradit, one of the respected governors of Phuket province. Wild monkeys live on the slopes, which sometimes beg for food from visitors. Next to the observation deck there is a restaurant and a small square for sports.

A less popular and well-known observation deck in Phuket. It offers views of the beaches of NaiHarn, Ya Nui and a small uninhabited island near Prom Thep Cape. The playground is equipped with a gazebo and several tents with food and drinks. There are not a lot of people here, as the well-trodden tourist routes pass away from this picturesque place. But it's probably for the best.

The cape is the southernmost point of the island. From the local observation deck, you can watch the stunning beauty of sunsets. Travel agencies even organize special evening excursions so that people can see the magical colors of the sun setting in the waters of the Andaman Sea and coloring the entire horizon in all shades of pink. In clear weather, you can even see the distant shores of India from the observation deck.

Nai Harn is located in the southwestern part of Phuket. On both sides it is surrounded by low mountains, which are covered with palm groves. The beach is small – only 1 km long and up to 50 meters wide. It is suitable for a relaxing family holiday with children, as the descent into the water here is smooth and gentle. Thanks to the warm currents, the water temperature is kept within a comfortable range of 27-30 °With throughout the year.

A member of the three most popular and popular beaches of the island, which, in addition to him, also includes Kata and Patong. It stretches along the coast for several kilometers. There are a lot of hotels and tourists here, but still, it's not as crowded as in Patong because of the longer coastline. There are fewer people on the outskirts of Karon, so lovers of solitude are advised to go there immediately, and not look for a place in the central part.

A large beach with golden sand and a shallow entrance to the sea with a length of more than 7 km. It is located next to Patong. The southern part of the beach is more habitable, there are restaurants, cafes, retail outlets and other infrastructure. The northern part is less popular because of its inaccessibility. In the central part of Bang Tao there are several natural lakes that are connected to the sea by a narrow channel.

The coastline of the beach stretches along the coral reef. According to some tourists, here is the cleanest water in Phuket. From May to October, the winds blow here, so the place becomes popular with surfers. Many local hotels are located in close proximity to the beach and their windows offer excellent views of the azure Andaman Sea. Kata is suitable for both family holidays and active pastime.