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Big Buddha, Phuket

PHUKET KHAO LAK 60KM Phang Nga INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ATTRACTION
Phuket, the ‘Pearl of the Andaman’, FERRY
is Thailand’s largest island, boasting Mai Khao Beach • Phuket Airport 
white sandy beaches, crystal clear seas,
limestone cliffs and world-renowned dive Nai Yang Beach
sites. The most popular beaches are
situated along the azure waters of the • Ao Po Grand Marina
western shore. Patong Beach is known for Nai Thon Beach Naka Yai
Island
its shopping and nightlife, whereas Karon, Po
Kata and Kamala beaches are perfect Bang Tao Bay Bay
for families. Explore Old Phuket town to Bang Tao Beach
appreciate the unique Sino-Portuguese • Royal Phuket Marina
architecture, shrines, temples, shophouses, Surin Beach
quaint cafés and museums. Kamala Beach Phuket
Koh Maphrao
SEE Kalim Beach (Coconut Island)
• See the giant white Big Buddha sitting atop Patong Beach • Patong
Nakkerd Hill close to Chalong Bay • Rassada Pier
•
• Head up to Karon View Point for amazing Phuket Town
views over Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches Karon Beach Phuket
Bay
Big Buddha
DO
Kata Beach Chalong Panwa Bay
• Travel via speedboat to Phang Nga Bay, Bay
to see James Bond Island and swim in Koh Lon
the emerald waters 2HR
• Make your way to Phuket Town Night Markets Nai Ham Beach Koh Aeo Koh Phi Phi
for live music, local food stalls and shopping Rawai Koh Hae
Beach
(Coral Island)
EAT & DRINK
• Take a tour of Chalong Bay Rum Distillery,
sample spirits and end with a refreshing mojito
WHAT’S ON
Songkran
13 to 15 April
Laguna Phuket Marathon
8 to 9 June
Vegetarian Festival
15 to 23 October

Karon Beach

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