Phuket International Airport 50 min
The Big Buddha Image Phuket (39 min) The 45-m. marble Buddha statue on a mountaintop offers panoramic views, a cafe & gift shop. Phuket FantaSea (20 min) Cultural theme park offering elaborate shows with elephants, a buffet, an animal exhibit & shopping. Kamala Beach (21 min) Relaxed, sandy bay beach & fishing village set amidst wooded hills with nearby accommodations. Karon Beach (20 min) 4-km. beach with calm, clear water & a wide stretch of golden sand, backed by resorts. Flying Hanuman (9 min) Popular zipline attraction featuring multiple courses & sky bridges through jungle terrain. Surin Beach (25 min) White-sand beach featuring turquoise water & chairs/umbrellas for rent, plus street food vendors. Kata Beach (24 min) Restaurants & resorts line this happening white-sand expanse for swimming, snorkeling & sunbathing. Banzaan Fresh Market (9 min) Indoor/outdoor market with a wide variety of vendors, from clothes to fruit, plus a food court. Tiger Kingdom - Phuket (8 min) Tourist attraction featuring up-close interaction with tigers in caged enclosures. Phuket Simon Cabaret (12 min) Intimate theater offering an extravagant cabaret show with dancers in sparkly attire & headdresses. Namtok Kathu (11 min) A short trek leads visitors to this small waterfall situated in a lush, jungle environment. Sunday Walking Street Market (21 min) A hugely varied selection of curios & secondhand items on sale at a bustling market. Kata Noi Beach (29 min) This beach adjacent to resorts & restaurants features swimming, diving & other activities. Karon Viewpoint (30 min) Well-known destination for picturesque views of the ocean, beaches & lush island surroundings. Wat Chalong (Wat Chaithararam) (24 min) Large temple complex from the early 19th century, with Buddha paintings, golden statues & gardens. |