A Guide to Vacationing In Phuket | Traveler by Unique
Phuket Markets
- Phuket Weekend Market
The biggest night market in Phuket is the Weekend market which runs Saturday and Sunday afternoon/evening. Lots of vendors and shops set up selling snacks, souvenirs and more.
- Phuket Walking Street
Old Town Phuket holds a traditional, cultural night market down the narrow streets. You can find local foods, crafts and clothing here.
- Chillva Market
The Chillva Market is designed with brightly painted shipping containers, used as shops. You will find stalls filled with fashions finds, street food, handcrafted jewelry and more.
Temples In Phuket
There are 29 stunning Buddhist temples located around Phuket. Touring a temple is a beautiful way to experience Thai culture. Here are the three we recommend for you to visit:
- What Khao Rang
The first giant Buddha in Phuket which is open to visitors over the weekends.
- Wat Chalong
This temple has been operating and inviting visitors in for over 100 years. It is a common place for people to go for prayer.
- Big Buddha Temple
The huge Buddha in Phuket stands 45 meters tall and is an interesting and fun adventure to visit.
Nightlife In Phuket
Visit Bangla Road in Patong Beach for the best nightlife in Phuket. Bars, nightclubs and venues hosting shows line both sides of the busy street, supplying your with somewhere to stop and have a drink, everywhere you turn. The Tiger Nightclub and Suzy Wong’s Ago Go are both recommended to have a great night.
Boat Tours From Phuket
Phuket is a hub for many people traveling to Thailand and the surrounding countries. The beach areas have daily boat tours for fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing and more. You can find dinner and sunset cruises, party cruises and speedboat tours as well. Day tours to Phi Phi Island, James Bond Island, Coral and Racha Islands, Khai Nai Island, and sea cave explorations are all available and a fun way to spend a few hours.
Elephant Sanctuaries in Phuket
If feeding and playing with elephants sounds exciting to you, good news, there are a few places you can visit in Phuket that you can do this. The Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is a safe place for elephants which were used for labor, building streets, and now need a place to relax.
Phuket FantaSea
A Thai nighttime cultural theme park located on the island of Phuket, in the south of the country. Experience shows of dancing and aerobics on the main stage, or wander through Carnival Village and browse the vendors selling gold chains, leather made goods, gemstones and more. Beautiful statues and structures line the streets, giving you a feel of Thai culture everywhere you walk.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving in Phuket means swimming amongst sea turtles, coral gardens and plentiful tropical fish. The top dive sites in Phuket are; King Cruiser Wreck, Anemone Reef, Koh Dok Mai and Shark Point. There are sights recommended for beginners and other sights suitable for experienced divers.