Phuket offers many attractions to the visitor like islands and beaches as well as temples, museums,
parks and many more, Here we like to inform you about some of them.
Historical Building
Antique Buildings
Antique Buildings
Location: Amphoe Muang
The beginning of the tin boom during the Nineteenth Century led to construction of many fine old mansions and shops
still well preserved. The architectural style, typical of the region, is described as Sino-Portuguese and has a strongly Mediterranean character.
Shops present a very narrow face on the street but stretch back a long way. Many, especially on Dibuk Rd., have old wooden doors with Chinese
fretwork carving. Other streets, forming what might be called 'Old Phuket',with similar structures are
Phang-nga, Yaowarat, Thalang, and
Krabi, and a walking tour of the area is easy and delightful.
Some other old European-style buildings of note are the Provincial Hall (Sala Klang),
the Phuket Courthouse (San Changwat), and Nakhon Luang Thai Bank.
Religious Sites
Chalong Temple
Chalong Temple
Location: Amphoe Muang
Is about 8 kms. outside
town. Take Vichit Songkram Rd., to the Bypass Rd., and turn
left, and drive for about 10 mins. Wat Chalong will be on your left. This is where stands the cast statue of Luang Por Cham, who helped
the people of Phuket put down the Angyee, or Chinese Coolie, Rebellion in 1876 during the reign of Rama V. There are also statues
of Luang Por Chaung, and Luang Por Gluam. Other monks, who were abbots of the temple during later times, and who are the objects of
respect and recipients of the offerings by Phuket people generally.
Museums
Phuket Aquarium
Location: Amphoe Muang
More than one hundred species of sea life are on display at the aquarium, many of them taken from the water around
Phuket. The aquarium is located at
Cape Panwa, on the island's extreme southeast; admission is 5 Baht
for children and 20 Baht for adults. A
Songtaew (local bus) can be taken
from the Talad Sot, or Fresh Market.
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Phuket Butterfly Garden
Open Hours: Daily from 08.30 am. - 04.00 pm.
Tel. 0 7639 1126
Location: Amphoe Muang
Tropical species of butterflies, other insects, and many kinds of marine life are on display. Located in Sam Kong about 3
kms. from downtown Phuket.
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Open Hours : Daily form 09.00 am. - 05.00 pm.
Tel: 0 7621 5616 0 7621 0861.
Location: Amphoe Muang
Perhaps the worlds most valuable collection of seashells has been put on display at Seashell near
Rawai Beach on the islands southwestern shores. The emphasis is on shells from Phuket
and Thai waters, which are among the most sought-after by collectors, however shells from every part of the world are featured.
Wherever they originate, each shell in the Shell Museum is the best of its type - very often the only of its type.
Displays have been created in a logical order, and visitors can see at once differing characteristics among related
species. There are numerous rarities and freaks including the worlds largest golden pearl (140 karats), large sections of sedimentary rock
containing shell fossils that represent the earths earliest life-forms, and a shell that weighs 250 kilograms.
One of the worlds great private museums, the Shell Museum is
Open Hours :Daily from 08.00 am.- 07.00 pm.
Tel: 0 7638 1266, or 0 7638 1274
Park & National Park
Saphan Hin Park
Khao Rang
Location: Amphoe Muang
A great view of
Phuket Town, the southern part of the island, and some of the offshore
islands, can be obtained by going to the top of Khao Rang Hill, on the citys northwest. There are also several
restaurants featuring spectacular views of the city, a health park for exercise enthusiasts,
and a comfortable, expanse of grass for picnickers at the top with a bronze statue of Phraya Ratsada Nupradit the model
Governor of Phuket during King Rama V reign.
Location: Amphoe Muang
A land reclamation project provided abundant new land now used for parks and public facilities at ed where
Phuket Rd., meets the sea in
Phuket Town. In the circle is the Tin Mining
Monument, shaped like a large drill bit, dedicated to the memory of Captain Edward Thomas Miles,
the Australian who brought the first tin dredge to Phuket in 1909. The monument was built in 1969 on the occasion
of the 60th anniversary of tin dredging in Phuket. A Sport Center is located in the park.
Other Attractions
Orchid Farm and Thai Village
Location: Amphoe Muang
Located on Thepkasattri Road, approximately 3 kilometers from Phuket City is an extraordinary place for culture lovers.
The village provides stunning classical Thai dance performances, sword-fighting, Thai boxing, southern customs and elephant shows.
Handicrafts and traditional mining techniques are also featured. The orchid farm outside is worth exploring.
The performances are at 11.00 a.m., 2.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.
The fees are 400 baht for adults and 200 baht for children.
For more information call: 0 7621 4860
Phuket View Point
Location: Amphoe Muang
From this point can be seen the bays of
Kata Noi,
Kata
and
Karon, and also Poo Island. It is one of the islands best views. A large public sala, or
shelter is there for visitors, and several vendors sell food, drinks, and souvenirs in the area when the weather is nice.
The viewpoint is between Kata and Nai Harn Beach.
Islands around Amphoe Munag
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