Attractions : Phuket
Town | Beaches
| Island
| Bay | Cape
| Kathu District
| Thalang District
Khao Rang
A famous View of Phuket, the southern parts of the island,
and some of the offshore islands, can be obtained by going
to the top of Khao Rang Hill, on the city's northwest.
There are also several restaurants featuring spectacular
views of the city, a large health park, and an 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's reign.
Chalong Temple
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. This is
8 Kilometres from downtown. There are statues 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.
Thai Village and Orchid Farm
A show of Thai dance, handicrafts, culture, elephants
and a demonstration of old time tin-mining takes place
among the orchids. Located in Sam Kong, about 3 kms. from
downtown Phuket.
Phuket Aquarium
There are several species of sea lives are on display
at the aquarium, many of them are taken from seawater.
The aquarium is located at Cape Panwa, on the island's
extreme southeast. The tourists could get much knowledge,
surely surprise with wonderful sea lives living in the
sea.
Phuket Butterfly Farm and Aquarium
This place like the paradise for the children where they
can get both knowledge and have fun. There are heaps of
butterfly of various species and a few reef fish, there
is a lack of specific information, and many kinds of marine
life are on display. Located in Sam Kong about 3 kms.
from downtown Phuket.
Antique Buildings
The beginning of the nineteen century,during the tin mining
boom all the construction built in the Sino-Portuguese
styles are well preserved. All are still stand along the
streets of the Chinatown. 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.
Saphan Hin
A land reclamation project provided abundant new land
now used for parks and public facilities at Sapan Hin,
located 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. The Sport Center is located in the park.
Phuket Sea Shell Museum
Really the world's most valuable collection of seashells
has been put on display at Phuket Seashell Museum near
Rawai Beach on the island's 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 world's largest golden
pearl (140 karats), large sections of sedimentary rock
containing shell fossils that represent the earth's earliest
life-forms, and a shell that weighs 250 kilograms.
Provided
by Tourism Authority of Thailand
