Phuket is the largest island and the best beach resort in Thailand. It lies in the southeast of the Kingdom. The island is connected to the mainland by means of a dam, along which a motorway runs. Despite the fact that the favorable time to travel to Thailand is the winter months, in Phuket a carefree vacation can be enjoyed almost all year round.
Emerald hills, rubber plantations, rainforests, groves of coconut trees, white beaches stretching along the entire coastline, crystal clear waters of the Andaman Sea - such a picture is presented to the guests of Phuket. This island is also famous for its ideal conditions for diving - the relief here abounds in a variety of forms, and the underwater world is extremely rich. In addition to natural beauty, Phuket has many cultural attractions that are definitely worth seeing. Among them, Buddhist monasteries occupy a special place. The most famous and most visited temple of the island is Chalong. It is located in the heart of Phuket. The remains of the Buddha, brought from Sri Lanka, are kept here. Naturally, when visiting temples, you must follow the elementary rules of decency in terms of outerwear. It is forbidden to enter such places in shorts and miniskirts. Lovers of admiring views of the amazing nature can be recommended to go to Phuket National Park, which is located at Cape Panwa. It is an oasis of untouched nature. Nothing here reminds of civilization. The highlight of the park is the oceanarium, where you can see various representatives of tropical fish that live in the Andaman Sea. The exposition of the Thalang Museum will tell about the rich history of the island. Here you can see the household items of the islanders, up to the weapons with which they fought during the Burmese War. To visit Phuket and not visit the so-called Thai village would be a crime. Here you can see Thai national dances, sword fighting, cockfighting, elephant shows, Thai boxing. There is also an exhibition of local crafts, where you can buy jewelry, reed bags, wickerwork, silver kitchen utensils. One cannot fail to mention the Butterfly Garden located in the Samkong village. In spite of the name, in addition to butterflies of various colors, the park is home to reptiles and outlandish fish. You should definitely make a trip to the Khao Phra reserve, where you can see with your own eyes a real water extravaganza - Ton Sai waterfall. In addition, porcupines, macaques, gibbons, many birds, bears live here. The largest city on the island bears the same name - Phuket. Despite its small size, life in the city is in full swing. Bars, discos, pubs, restaurants with dishes for every taste and live music are waiting for tourists. One of the popular restaurants in Phuket is Ban Rimpa. His menu includes Thai dishes, including fried lobster with beans, soup with coconut milk.
