Best Things to Do in Phuket
The best things to do in Phuket combine beaches, viewpoints, Old Town, boat trips, Thai food, markets and relaxed local exploring rather than a generic checklist.
Phuket Old Town Area Guide
Phuket Old Town is the island’s heritage and food centre, best for visitors who want architecture, cafés, markets, shrines and local culture rather than a beach base.
Wat Mongkolnimit Phra Aram Luang Phuket
Wat Mongkolnimit Phra Aram Luang Temple Phuket is a Royal Buddhist temple complex on Deebuk Road in Talat Yai, at the northern edge of Phuket Old Town. Commonly known as Wat Klang, the temple supports daily worship, merit-making, Buddhist education, and provincial ceremonies, with activity building in the morning, late afternoon, and on Buddhist holy […]
Khao Kad Viewpoint – The Island from the Other Side
Khao Kad Viewpoint stands on the hills between Phuket Town and Cape Panwa, overlooking a part of the island that many visitors pass without properly seeing. From the viewing tower, the landscape opens across bays, coastal communities, forested ridges and the smaller islands off Phuket’s south-eastern coast. Unlike the better-known viewpoints along the west coast, […]
The Sweetness of Soi Rommanee
Soi Rommanee is one of the most recognisable streets in Phuket Old Town. The short lane connects Thalang Road with Dibuk Road and is lined with restored shophouses painted in shades of pink, blue, yellow and green. Today, it is known for its cafés, guesthouses and colourful architecture, but the street also reflects a less […]