Top Asia Travel Destination - Phuket - Thailand

For a perfect combination of culture, relaxation and geographic beauty, Phuket delivers! The lookouts on Phuket provide some of the most popular views in the world. The light blue and green water, spotted with small green islands - Yes take me there -- Cold winter in Europe - Get me to Phuket ASAP. There is a reason Phuket has been a top Asian travel destination for years.
Although the most visited, Promthep still provides spectacular views. If you prefer dinner and drinks with a view, make reservations down the street at After Beach Bar for a location that cannot be beat.Phuket’s Old Town has cafés, restaurants and shops to fill your day. This strip was built over 100 years ago and still thrives! Thalang Road, the center of town, has traditional shops with Chinese herbs, crafts and traditional architecture. Most famous throughout the town are the printing shops and temples, so wander about and enjoy the historically rich Old Town. Another popular, yet different strip in Phuket is Bangla Road. Bangla Road during the day differs widely from its nightlife scene. If traveling with children, a day visit will suffice, but if you have a good sense of humor visit at night for a very different, exotic, adult scene.Visitors find temples throughout all of Phuket, but some are more famous than others. The Jui Tui Shrine acts as an advisor. When asking a yes or no question and throwing special blocks, the shrine advises visitors every day. Next door is the Pud Jow Temple, is used primarily during the Vegetarian Festival, but a wonderful sight all times of year. Wat Chalong Temple, Phuket’s most famous temple, attracts visitors for its grandeur and history. The Wat Phranang Sang in Thalang Town is the oldest temple in Phuket and can be considered one of the more beautiful temples. Be sure to stop by these culturally significant places to understand more about life in Phuket.For an amazing day trip, the waterfalls outside Phuket guarantee an exhilarating adventure. Certified ‘safe’ waterfalls have jumping points and swinging ropes! Do not attempt any swimming or jumping in unmarked waterfalls – the depth of the waterfalls and the intensity of their currents could be fatal. A visit to the Chalong Big Buddha, another countryside excursion, takes you through thick rural countryside. Since visitors can see all of south Phuket from the top of the Buddha, bring a map to help you identify the sights below!Hopefully, your trip coincides with one of Phuket’s many festivals. The Vegetarian, Songkran Water and Gay Festival are among the most popular. If not, Phuket clearly has much to see and do! The thriving culture of this city will keep you entertained for the extent of your stay!