Things to Do in Phuket
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- Adventure Toursfromper adultHK$630
- Full-day Toursfrom
HK$1,034per adultHK$941 - fromper group (up to 2)HK$1,732
- fromper adult (price varies by group size)HK$236
- Food & Drinkfromper adultHK$450
- Wildlife Watchingfromper adultHK$808
- Adventure Toursfromper adultHK$1,058
- fromper adultHK$675
- Full-day Toursfromper adultHK$1,092
- fromper adultHK$505
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- Jose Luis RSantander, Spain256 contributionsIf you go on your own, you can park your car or bike free of charge. The entrance is also free but be aware, specially in hot season, that you have to dress properly as you are in a religious spot. Women cannot wear shorts or show her backs.
There are some shops where you can buy drinks, snacks or a souvenir. Prices are not expensive
After visiting the Big Buddha, when go down to the exit, you can find monks and donate some money for them; for instance, me and my son donated 100 thai baht each and the monks gave us a rope bracelet.
Finally, its quite easy to see monkeys in the forest around the Big Buddha and at the car park. Dont play with them as the can bite youWritten 18 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - RachelEttalong Beach, Australia9 contributionsVery dirty and smelly unfortunately but definitely worth the visit.
Food and drink prices a lot higher than expected and most places have the same food.Written 13 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Charlie SFife, UK73 contributionsi know it has all been said before but it is all true. This place is a heaven for elephants that have had a tough life and are at last being looked after. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and the mahouts who love their elephants. Great experience feeding , bathing , scrubbing and washing these magnificent creatures. Lots of photographs were taken by staff members and provided free of charge on the internet. To cap it all we were provided with a tasty buffet before leaving. If you want to see how elephants should be looked after this is for you. Can't recommend it highly enough.Written 18 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sean c1 contributionAmazing place the water was crystal clear beautiful scenery extreamily relaxing beautiful buffet and service provided from the team deffanatly a must see islandWritten 18 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ONaouraDubai, United Arab Emirates189 contributionsThe water was clearer than Patong Beach and less crowded. There is a paid shower, changing room, and bathroom close by (Not the cleanest).Written 15 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ferhat F3 contributionsAMAZING. The first time was in December 2000, and in November 2023.The beach same way we live it. Excellent experience great place for family also. One thing change know many shop and restaurant. But stile quite place to enjoy your holiday .Written 14 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Russell3939Castle Rock, CO805 contributionsWe had been looking at this beach from a far all day from different high viewpoints in Phuket. With how green the water looked from a far I thought that it would be turquoise water when we got there. It wasnt. There are no facilities(showers or bathrooms) that we could see. We set up at the far left if looking at the water where the sun chairs are at to rent. 4 chairs and 2 umbrellas was 400 baht. The sand was extremely hot, so bring some water shoes. The water was like bathtub temps. I could see where that would seem nice, but we were hoping for a cooler dip based off the heat outside. The water color up close was nothing to write home about.Written 18 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ONaouraDubai, United Arab Emirates189 contributionsSo the beach is divided into 2 parts. One where you can bring your towel and lay down on the sand for free or the other part where you can rent a sunbed with an umbrella. The rent on Patong Beach was 100 Bhat per person/sunbed. you will find plenty of people walking along the beach offering drinks, juices, coconut, food, sunglasses, even massage services,..you name it. The beach is relatively clean and the water is not bad. No facilities at allWritten 15 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Natalie WCodsall, UK547 contributionsCome here to experience Thai culture and religion. Women must wear something to cover knees. Beautiful buildings and inside is lovely tooWritten 23 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tai s2 contributionscool beach about 15 minutes from Patong
many street food shops around
great choice to relax
recommended to beach loversWritten 17 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TLEAVES27Hong Kong, China213 contributionsI lived in Hong Kong and got to hear about the good work Soi Dog does in Phuket. I did a once off donation for pet food and then after reading about the tireless effort that went into helping the street dogs and cats of thailand l then become a regular donor. I had the fortune to visit a friend in Phuket who is a fellow animal lover and we did a tour of the Soi Dog property.
Slyvie was our tour guide and gave us great information. The facilities are first rate, extremely well run organisation, super clean, dogs and cats look in great condition considering most of them come of the street.
Tourists can go and help with dog walking (or swimming ) and her spend some time with the lovely puddy cats.
Definitely recommend to this great organisation and if you can donate your money will go to a brilliant causeWritten 3 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - clara l2 contributionsGreat beach location just 30 minutes from Phuket Old Town. We used Grab to gte there. Lots of street food shops arround. Yes!Written 18 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Phuket
- The top attractions to visit in Phuket are: See all attractions in Phuket on Tripadvisor
- The best outdoor activities in Phuket according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Patong Beach
- Phuket Elephant Care
- Porosus Exotic Leather Shop
- Green Elephant Sanctuary Park
- Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve
- The best day trips from Phuket according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip with Seaview Lunch by V.Marine
- Jame Bond, Panyee Island, Hong Island and Naka Island by Speedboat From Phuket
- Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island - Big Boat
- Phuket City Tour: Karon View Point, Big Buddha & Wat Chalong
- Luxury Small Group Phi Phi Sunrise from Phuket by Simba Sea Trips
- The most popular things to do in Phuket with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:See all kid friendly things to do in Phuket on Tripadvisor