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11 Amazing Things You Need To Know About Phuket

Phuket is one of the main islands in Thailand, which is known as the ‘land of smiles.’ Phuket has a lot going on in its favor. With amazing restaurants, ripped beaches, impressive architecture, and museums, this island in Thailand is on fire. 

Here are 11 amazing things about Phuket that you need to know:

Magical beaches

Let’s start with the most loved part of Phuket and, for that matter, Thailand. Phuket has some of the best beaches in Thailand. One of the most amazing things about Phuket is the beaches and the large crystal blue water bodies.

Imagine yourself chilling at the beach with a drink or coconut water in your hand, basking in the glory of the life-giving sun while you relax on the shores of the deep oceans of Phuket. Isn’t that a dream come true? These beaches of Phuket are sure to give you the best time of your life. 

You can visit the Pa Tong beach, the Karon beach, and other amazing beaches in Phuket to chill out and relax your body, mind, and soul. 

Exciting nightlife

You’ve had a great day at the beach, you’ve enjoyed the sun and your coconut water, and you’ve sunbathed. Now what? What do you do at night? Go back to your hotel and go to sleep? No way.

As relaxing the beaches of Phuket are, the nightlife and the party culture is even more exciting and vibrant. One of the best things about Phuket is its colorful and lively nightlife with bars, pubs, roof-top dance floors, and so much more.

Phuket never gives you a chance to be bored or to have a dull moment. Bangla Road and Patong have some of the most exciting nightlife scenes and parties to make sure you have the time of your life. 

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Delicious sea food
If it is food that makes your heart happy and can turn a bad day into an excellent day for you, then you are going to love Phuket because you’re in for a treat. The food in Phuket is lip-smacking, and it is sure to make your day.

If you are a sea food lover, then you are even more so in for a treat because Phuket has some of the best sea food in Thailand. It’s the perfect place; you never go thirsty, you never get bored, and most importantly, you will never go hungry for some delicious sea food. 

Vibrant night markets
You know how you travel to a place to experience something new and interesting? Phuket’s night markets are exactly that. They will fill your traveler’s heart with vibrancy and colors of interesting local items.

The night markets in Phuket are one of the most interesting things about Phuket, and you do not want to miss these lively and full of life night events. There’s dance, there’s food, there are singers and musicians, there’s exotic local items and objects and so much more to entertain your wandering spirit.

What is amazing is this these night markets are not exclusive to tourists and are also loved and attended by the locals alike. So, all in all, it’s a fun cultural gathering of humans who love to celebrate life. 

Tuk-tuks
Are you interested in taking a ride on the wild side? The tuk-tuks will take you there where your soul wants to go. Tuk-tuks are local vehicles often red in color that will take you wherever you want to go. Some of them even have loud sound systems, so you are in for a wild musical ride as well.

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The tuk-tuks are perfect for night travels, even though they are a bit expensive at night; it is much safe when you have had a few too many drinks. It’s better to stay safe, pay a few extra bucks to enjoy a wild tuk-tuk ride than to pay a large amount at the hospital later. 

Ancient spirituality
One of the things about Phuket is its sublime sense of spirituality. This is one of the reasons Phuket is a complete package. You get to enjoy the beaches, an exciting nightlife, party hard, but also balance it out with a deep sense of spirituality.

Phuket has some of the best Thailand yoga retreats, but that’s just the tip of the big beautiful spiritual ice-berg of Phuket. Phuket also has some of the most serene and beautifully built temples where you can find peace and connect to the divine spirit of life.

Scuba Buba?
Do you like to explore the world underwater, and does life underwater intrigue you? If yes, then you are in for a soulful water adventure in Phuket. At the magical beaches of Phuket, you get to explore what is beneath the waters.

Phuket is one of the most loved hubs for scuba diving. The good news is, in Phuket, scuba diving is made available for all; no matter what your budget is, you will have the chance to dive deep within the waters of Phuket and hence, deep within the waters of your soul.

Ancient architecture
One of the things that make a place beautiful is its buildings and the way they are built. The architecture of a place brings life to that place in many ways. Phuket has some of the most interesting architecture with a touch of Portuguese designs.

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There are some fabulous mansions and buildings in Phuket designed Portuguese style that are a treat to your eyes and heart if you love Portuguese architecture. You can rent one of these mansions or go on an innocent exploration.

Mouthwatering pineapples
If you love fruits and pineapples specifically, then Phuket is your place. You’re going to have the time of our life enjoying the delicious mouthwatering pineapples in Phuket.

You can have these juicy pineapples at a restaurant or buy some at the local food cart. 

Buddha statue
The beautiful 45-meter-high Buddha statue is a sight to behold and not to be missed if you are in Phuket.

Made of marble and located in the south of Phuket, the Buddha statue is truly one of the most amazing things about Phuket.

The people
An important part of a places’ culture are its people, and the people of Phuket are heartwarming and welcoming. They love it when people from all over the world come to visit their island and are always more than happy to help.

Be sure to respect the local people and culture, and you will have a gala time in this magical place.

You know how when you travel to a new place and it starts to feel like home instantly? Phuket is that kind of a place. It has everything you need to have the time of your life and make you feel glad that you took the time to travel and explore this magical country of Thailand.

PatriciaKeys
My key to happiness is travelling, reading, writing and practicing yoga. Every person has his or her part of the experiences to tell people and I am the kind of the person who also loves to tell and get insight from their experiences. Willing to meet new person, new voice during my journey.