Phuket is an island province of Thailand, located south of the mainland in the Andaman Sea. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia with its warm beaches, lush forests and welcoming locals. Also offering quality entertainment, sightseeing opportunities and hotels Phuket is always a delight to visit.
Phuket is and has always been a leading light in Thailand's world famous tourist scene, renowned for its warm welcome and endless prospects of pleasure and relaxation which draw millions to its shores every year. A forest haven, with miles and miles of divine sandy beaches, amazing wildlife and breathtaking scenery, this is the quintessential island paradise. Its uniqueness lays in the extraordinary openness with which it welcomes and treats its visitors and the relaxed atmosphere which prevails everywhere on the island. With an economy mainly reliant on tourism, the locals give great importance to providing the finest services and attractions and the hotels Phuket offers its visitors are top-notch.
A stroll through Phuket's Old town never fails to delight its tourists with its local shops, historical sites and distinctive Sino-Portuguese architecture. The palatial Sino-colonial mansions found in the district show a very cultured past and truly superb architecture. Most of the old town was built during the mining industry boom of the 20th century and proudly displays the trimmings of the wealth prevalent at the time in fine detail and elaborate decor.
Phuket provides amazing opportunities to get back to nature and to discover enchanting treasures. The Phi Phi Islands are some of the more prominent tour destinations on the island. Visitors can actually explore uninhibited Islands, through lush forest and see amazing wildlife on day trips or for overnight stays in some of the best hotels Phuket has to offer. A day spent surrounded by nature in some of the most beautiful and serene places on earth is on the cards whenever you're in this little piece of paradise.
Amazing wildlife can be found all over the Island of Phuket, from bright tropical birds, barking deer and monkeys to elephants and turtles. Various tours and excursions will take you to the heart of the jungle to untouched habitats and eco-systems, a truly enlivening experience every time. Most of the tours are child friendly as well including elephant and boat rides as well as other jungle tours. Wildlife sanctuaries protect and sustain many unique species of plants and animals, notably The Butterfly Garden and Insectariums, Gibbon Rehabilitation Center, Crocodile Park and Sea Aquarium.
An endless array of attractions and activities are available for everyone when in Phuket including luxury cruises on the Andaman Sea taking in breathtaking vista and tranquil surroundings. Other exciting water activities include kayaking, power boating and water rafting. Phuket is among the best scuba diving locations in the world, with a thriving eco-system below the aquamarine depths of the Andaman Sea.
While there are endless offers to explore and engage in activities, Phuket still provides ultimate relaxation and indulgence. The beaches which surround the Island are truly divine in every sense. Fine sandy beaches, bright sunshine and superb scenery provide the excellent backdrop to a serene day spent relaxing. The beautiful beaches of Patong, Karon and Kata, all lined with lovely palm trees, provide a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. With a wide variety of excellent hotels Phuket caters to everyone's requirements, for family holidays, young people looking for a party or business travelers.
The rich history and culture of Phuket is displayed proudly for all to see, notably in its monuments of the Two Heroines, Wat Chalong and the temple abbots. The Old Town's architecture recalls its tin mining era in excellent detail while the local vegetarian, regatta and boat floating festivals involve rich cultural displays of vibrant colors and activity. Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Si Sunthon Fair is held in March every year in remembrance of the Island's two heroines who helped defeat Burmese invaders in the 18th century and is a cultural highlight.
If all this were not enough the island has some of the liveliest nightlife locations found anywhere, with numerous clubs usually packed with a mass of partying people from all over the world. The warm welcome extends to every facet of life in Phuket so tourists always leave with a smile on their face. This magnificent piece of paradise welcomes you any day anytime.
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