One of the famous destinations for beaches is Thailand's largest island- Phuket. Facing the Andaman Sea, the strategic location offers visitors a breath-taking bounding main catch in addition to fine sandy beaches. Not entirely that the identify is known for the beaches, it is also a melting pot of cultures (partly due to the peachy influx of Western tourists). There are enough of things to see, swallow in addition to play on Phuket Island. Travelling to Phuket has never been easier for Penangites equally Air Asia rolls out novel road from Penang straight to Phuket (1 sixty minutes move time).
As Phuket is fairly large, it would go challenging to motion about without cars. While e-hailing is an option, the fare is non equally good wallet-friendly... peculiarly if yous are moving from i expanse to some other expanse (say Phuket former town to Patong beach). It's perfectly fine if yous decided to chill at i specific location but if yous are on a planned itinerary to motion about the island, the best means is to rent a car. We used Hertz on our trip in addition to for ii total days, it costs about 2,000 THB; the fuel on the other hand, was a trivial to a greater extent than than what nosotros paid for inwards Malaysia (600 THB for the trip).
1) Patong Beach in addition to Patong Night Walk
Patong Beach
No trip to Phuket is consummate without a see to Patong Beach; facing the Andaman Sea, Patong Beach is internationally known equally the to-go-place for beach go-ers... alongside a broad attain of activities yous tin partake in, or only sun-bathing at the sandy beach. Cross the street in addition to yous volition notice enough of Seafood restaurants in addition to cafes. In the evenings, the identify is turned into a wild, happening spot. Watch out for the aggressive servers though, they may describe yous aside to lure yous into the bar alongside hot girls doing the pole-dancing stunt. If this is the experience that yous are looking for, the infamous Bangla Road is the identify yous postulate to banking enterprise fit out.
Patong Night Walk
2) Phuket Town Central Market
Address: Ranong Road, Phuket Old Town.
Business Hours: v am to xi am. Opens Daily.
The best means to experience local civilisation is to pay a see to the local marketplace in addition to Phuket Old Town's Central Market is a proficient choice, peculiarly if yous are on the sentinel for local tidbits or nuts. For nuts (like toasted Cashew Nuts, Almonds etc) or dried Cuttlefish, nosotros recommend this Kolek Phuket Souvenir Shop nigh the top dog entrance. One of the locals told us that this is the cheapest identify to instruct them.
Phuket Town Central Market
3) The Feelsion Cafe
Address: 445/1, Phuket Road, Tambon Talat Yai, Phuket.
Business Hours: 10:30 am to 8 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +66 (0) 93 575 1119
Watermelon alongside Dried-Crispy Fish (59 THB)
Green Curry Spaghetti alongside Prawns (129 THB)
Seafood inwards Basil Sauce served alongside Jasmine Rice (149 THB)
Sangkaya Cake (120 THB)
Lychee Charcoal (90 THB)
Curiously housed inwards an industrial edifice alongside heavy metallic elements, The Feelsion Cafe is i of the most hipstery ones about Phuket. The interior decor brings inwards many European styled knick knacks, walk nearer to the counter in addition to yous volition notice enough of colorful, attractive pastries in addition to cakes elegantly displaying there... adjacent to it is a display refrigerator featuring an array of colorful homemade Ice Creams. It's a pretty charming place... peculiarly the semi-transparent roof that allows natural sunlight to overflowing in... the whole atmosphere feels real dreamy. The proficient natural lighting makes the identify a perfect spot for taking hipstery photograph too.
On the menu, it offers a serial of Thai-influenced dishes; notable ones include Green Curry Spaghetti, Spicy Seafood Glass Noodle Salad, Pad Thai, Thai Pineapple Fried Rice etc... prices are slightly higher upward average but given the cozy, picturesque environment, the identify is worth a visit. Of all the nutrient nosotros tried, nosotros recommend the Green Curry alongside Spaghetti... i of a form combination but The Feelsion Cafe nailed it... the flavor-combo worked perfectly well. Equally proficient is the Sangkaya Cake... the well-known Thai Pumpkin Coconut Custard dessert inwards disguise, well-inflected inwards the shape of cake.
4) Vanich Farm
Entrance Fee: 300 THB per pax
Address: 19/540, Moo 3, Rasada, Chang Wat Phuket.
Business Hours: 10 am to vi pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +66 (0) 07 652 5619
Duck-Feeding
Fish- Feeding
Salted Egg-Making Class
Cow-Feeding Session
Photograph Session alongside Horse
If yous thought Phuket is all nigh Beaches or Shopping places, in addition to thence yous powerfulness desire to mean value again. Vanich Farm is i such proficient example, the agro-farm offers visitors the chance to instruct closer to nature in addition to partake inwards diverse agricultural activities. The entrance fee of 300 THB includes a duck-feeding session, a fish-feeding session, in addition to a Salted Egg-making session. Cow-feeding session tin go included alongside an additional fee of twenty THB. The packet used to include Paddy Field planting experience but it was non available on our visit.
After the visit, residual your feet at the Farm Cafe; nosotros recommend trying their Corn Milk... lightly sweetened but packed alongside bold corn flavors. We were told past times the locals that some move far, all the means hither exactly to purchase their Corn Milk.
Menu at the Cafe
Fresh Mulberry Juice (35 THB)
Fresh Corn Milk (25 THB)
5) Central Festival Phuket
Address: Wichit, Phuket.
Business Hours: 10:30 am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
If the shopaholic inwards yous calls for a tour inwards the mall, see Central Festival... a mall that needs no farther introduction. It is the 2d largest mall inwards Phuket, afterwards Jungceylon at Patong. Central Festival Phuket is a trivial outskirt of Phuket Town, it has ii inter-connected building, both offering costless parking facilities. The mall houses some interesting international fashion brands in addition to convincing restaurants.
6) Chalong Bay Rum Distillery
Entrance Fee: Free
Guided Tour alongside Tasting Session: 450 THB per pax (starts daily at ii pm, three pm, iv pm, v pm in addition to vi pm)
Address: 14/2, Moo 2, Soi Palai 2, T. Chalong, Phuket.
Business Hours: xi am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +66 (0) 83 181 9845
Rum & Raisin Ice Cream/ Chalong Bay Chocolate (100 THB per scoop)
Chalong Bay Mojito (190 THB)
Chalong Bay Rum (60 THB per shot)
Chalong Nachos (120 THB)
Cocktail lovers would go delighted to know that at that topographic point is an award-winning Rum distillery inwards Phuket; the identify churns out delicious Mojito endorsed past times many cocktail aficionados. Approximately twenty minutes receive away from Phuket Town, Chalong Bay Distillery is the entirely distillery inwards Phuket. It uses Thai-grown Sugarcane inwards the making of Rum. Visitors tin partake inwards diverse activities such equally a 30-min guided tour about the distillery alongside tasting session or cocktail-making session, or only chill out at the restaurant/ bar. You tin also crunch the sultry estrus past times having their signature Rum & Raisin or Chalong Bay Chocolate Ice Cream.... nosotros had ours alongside a shot of Chalong Bay Rum... for the extra boozy touch. To nibble, nosotros recommend their Chalong Nachos... served alongside a tropical Salsa consists of Mangoes in addition to Pineapples. Chalong Bay Rum Distillery is i of the must see places whenever yous are inwards Phuket.
7) Promthep Cape
Entrance Fee: Free
Address: Rawai, Phuket.
Opening Hours: 24 hours a day, vii days a week
Far South-West of Phuket is a famous sunset viewpoint, it's at the most due south of Phuket, overlooking Andaman Sea. The identify is the perfect spot to photograph some peachy nature photos or only a selfie alongside breath-taking scenery equally background (you volition receive got to peril your life for a perfect photograph though). Though it is most packed inwards the evenings (many see the identify for the sunset), the level breeze is soul-healing. Entrance fee is costless if yous must know.
8) Baan Rimlay
Address: 44, Rawai Beach, Phuket.
Business Hours: 10 am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +66(0) 91 789 3292
Grilled Squid (250 THB)
Fresh Surat Thani Oyster (70 THB each)
Papaya Salad (70 THB)
Tom Yum Goong (200 THB)
Braised Glass Noodles alongside Crab (250 THB)
There are myriad of options available when it comes to Thai Seafood restaurants inwards Phuket but nosotros specifically recommend Baan Rimlay at Rawai Beach... around 40-min receive away from Patong. The identify is sure enough far away from the tourist area... but offering character nutrient at much affordable rates. H5N1 brusk receive away from Promthep Cape, Baan Rimlay is a Thai Seafood eating theater adjacent to the Sea, diners tin indulge inwards authentic Thai nutrient spell enjoying the windy Sea Breeze in addition to beautiful sunset.
The bill of fare is rather extensive but nosotros recommend starting the repast alongside some juicy, plump fresh Surat Thani Oysters... followed past times some crunchy, addictive Thai Papaya Salad. Though non the best, Rimlay's Tom Yum Goong is a value-for-money lodge due to its generous serving in addition to copious amount of Seafood. Also non to go missed is the Grilled Squid served alongside lip-burningly hot Chili Dip... if your estrus tolerance grade is low, sprinkle the Squid alongside Salt in addition to they practise the same wonders.
The bill of fare is rather extensive but nosotros recommend starting the repast alongside some juicy, plump fresh Surat Thani Oysters... followed past times some crunchy, addictive Thai Papaya Salad. Though non the best, Rimlay's Tom Yum Goong is a value-for-money lodge due to its generous serving in addition to copious amount of Seafood. Also non to go missed is the Grilled Squid served alongside lip-burningly hot Chili Dip... if your estrus tolerance grade is low, sprinkle the Squid alongside Salt in addition to they practise the same wonders.
9) La Fayette
Address: 75/27, M.3, Kamala Kathu, 83150, Phuket.
Business Hours: 7:30 am to 7:30 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: +66(0) 99 401 7017
Mille Feuille (130 THB)
Mango Smoothie (150 THB) in addition to Bottled Water (20 THB)
With a advert similar La Fayette, i would instruct an thought that the identify is associated alongside France... the bakery churns out eye-pleasing French-influenced Pastries in addition to Cakes. The identify has a modern industrialized setting... alongside comfortable couches in addition to chairs. H5N1 peachy identify to receive got a reveal from the sultry hot tropical heat.
Though it offers Western-French mains equally well, nosotros thought their Cakes are to a greater extent than worthy to receive got a look. Mille Feuille, something odd caught our attention. The fine pastry canvass possessed buttery fragrance alongside slightly sweetened cream, the combination was amazing. We had the Mille Feuille alongside a large serving of Thai Mango Smoothie.
Though it offers Western-French mains equally well, nosotros thought their Cakes are to a greater extent than worthy to receive got a look. Mille Feuille, something odd caught our attention. The fine pastry canvass possessed buttery fragrance alongside slightly sweetened cream, the combination was amazing. We had the Mille Feuille alongside a large serving of Thai Mango Smoothie.
10) Malin Plaza
Address: Patong, Kathu District, Phuket.
Business Hours: ii pm to 12 am. Opens Daily.
Malin Plaza opens till belatedly thence if yous are inwards dire postulate to receive got a supper develop at Patong area, this is a decent option. There are enough of Seafood choices around, though to a greater extent than frequently than non barbecued items; at that topographic point are some new, playful Thai delights equally well. Prices are typically to a greater extent than expensive than Phuket Town but that can't go helped due to touristy area. Malin Plaza is a brusk 5-min receive away from Patong Beach.
11) Banzaan Fresh Market
Address: 181 Rat 11, Thit 200 Pee Road, Patong, Phuket.
Business Hours: vi am to nine pm. Opens Daily.
Stir Fried Squid alongside Basil
Stir Fried Pacific Razor Clams
Fresh Oysters
Steamed Scallops
Grilled Tiger Prawns
Many tourism websites recommend Banzaan Fresh Market equally i of the must-visit places inwards Phuket... nosotros beg to differ. Step inwards the identify in addition to yous volition go cornered past times aggressive proprietors that converse inwards Mandarin... attempting to lure us inwards similar whatsoever mainland Chinese tourists. The absence of local Thais does signal something.... a tourist trap. The identify works equally a moisture marketplace on Blue Planet flooring in addition to a nutrient courtroom on the 2d floor. Visitors typically purchase the fresh seafood on Blue Planet flooring in addition to conk on to upper flooring to cook.
We bought ii Tiger Prawns, some Scallops, Pacific Razor Clams, a Squid in addition to ii Oysters. The offering toll was 1,700 THB in addition to nosotros thought it was insanely expensive. We were nigh to exit in addition to they counter-offered us at a toll of 1,000 THB. We recommend slashing the toll past times to a greater extent than than one-half inwards negotiation.
We bought ii Tiger Prawns, some Scallops, Pacific Razor Clams, a Squid in addition to ii Oysters. The offering toll was 1,700 THB in addition to nosotros thought it was insanely expensive. We were nigh to exit in addition to they counter-offered us at a toll of 1,000 THB. We recommend slashing the toll past times to a greater extent than than one-half inwards negotiation.
The impairment does non destination there. The cost of cooking the Seafood was 250 THB. We practise value the freshness but the gustation did non shine. We flora amend bargains at other Thai restaurants exterior of Patong. We recommend avoiding this place.
12) The Pad Thai Shop
Address: Soi 12, Karon, Phuket.
Business Hours: 8 am to vii pm, shut on Fridays.
Shrimp Pad Thai (50 THB)
Braised Beef Noodles (70 THB)
Grilled Chicken Meat Balls (10 THB per stick)
Pad Thai carries the equal condition equally Penang Char Koay Teow; for the best, authentic Pad Thai, create your means out of Phuket Town or the clamoring Patong... to Karon, around one-half an sixty minutes receive from Phuket Town. Pretty much self-explanatory, The Pad Thai Shop is a Pad Thai specialists; the identify has been featured past times many international nutrient critics or netizens. Visit the identify during tiffin hours in addition to yous volition notice troubles inwards securing a seat; thankfully, placing an lodge is hassle-free thank yous to an English-speaking native (whom responsible to collect orders from foreigners).
Patience is required for the Pad Thai. We waited for nigh one-half an sixty minutes earlier our plate of Pad Thai was served. Huge part alongside peachy depth of flavors... savory, spicy alongside a hint of Lime acidity. The texture is great- non equally good bouncy but definitely non slouchy, sprinkle some Chili flakes to add together inwards to a greater extent than depth to the dish. To add together on the variety, testify their Grilled Chicken or Beef Meat Balls. Though the Braised Beef Noodles is a decent choice, their Pad Thai is to a greater extent than superior inwards our opinion.
12) Jungceylon Mall
Address: Tambon Patong, Phuket.
Business Hours: xi am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Strategically located inside walking distance from the tourist-centric Patong Beach in addition to behind Banzaan Fresh Market, Jungceylon Mall is the largest mall inwards Phuket. It has quite an extensive listing of international brands in addition to most of the time, human face to come across alluring discounts. Big C Supermarket tin also go flora inwards Jungceylon, yous tin basically notice all the necessities over there.
Have Fun Exploring Phuket!
