Travel in Phuket Province
What comes into the mind of travellers when we talk about sea, sun and sand?
Phuket must definitely be one of the answers. Especially when we think about the
island in which there is plenty of accommodation and all kinds of facilities. In
addition, a number of various activities can also be found on this island.
In the early Christian Era, the cape of Phuket was locally referred to as
Jung Ceylon, while locals called it Thalang, which evolved to Thanlng the name
of the main town to the north of the island. As the perfect stopover sheltering
traders from monsoons, Jung Ceylon welcomed merchants from India, Persia,
Arabia, Burma, China and aslo Siam. During the 16th century, the island was also
a popular trading port for tin. In 1785, Thaland town was surrounded by Burmese
troops who invaded the coastal area. It was under the leadership of Chan, the
widow of the governor, and her sister, Muk, who united the local resedents and
successfully fought and drove the invaders out of Phuket. It took over 30 days
for the defending troops of Phuket, under the command of Chan and Muk, to claim
their victory. As a result of such heroic deeds, noble titles were granted to
Chan and Muk as 'Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Sri Soonthorn, repectively. There
are still hightly respected by Phuket residents even today.
When the city was in a peaceful state, the development of mining was so
unprecedented. Chinese businessmen and miners later migrated to Phuket and soon
enjoy thriving weath. The island's long history has shaped the distintive Phuket
of the present with its diverse ethnic groups, culture, architectural influence,
and fine cuisine. Phuket has a lot more to offer its visitors than its natural
heritage of sea, sand, sky beach, forest, and world renowned diving sites.
Sino-Portuguese architecture casts its spell delighting travellers to the city,
while Phuket style of hospitality has never failed to impress visitors from all
walk of life.
Patong Beach Patong Beach is simply where Phuket’s action is! It’s by far the most frequented
destination on Phuket and has just about everything a tourist could desire – it
is therefore Phuket’s most developed beach! Located 15 kilometers to the west of
Phuket town, this 3-kilometer-long white sand beach is jam packed with hotels,
restaurants, bars, and shops sitting alongside dive shops, travel agents and the
outlets that cater for the windsurfing, snorkeling, sailing and parasailing that
goes on around the beach. Despite the often frenetic activity, the water remains
reasonably clean and suitable for swimming – there are actually separate ‘lanes’
for swimmers and those involved in water sports.
Kamala Beach Kamala Beach is located in Kamala Bay about 20 minutes north of Patong Beach.
Over recent years the beach has matured into a resort meeting all the
requirements of the modern tourist, but has not lost its original identity.
Kamala Beach is substantially more relaxed than some of the other areas in
Phuket. It is also a lot quieter.
Karon Beach Karon Beach is another exquisite Phuket beach. This is pretty much a
stereotypical image of paradise – long beach, sand dunes, and palm trees
alongside crystal clear water! Surprisingly, Karon Beach offers even more…
Unlike some of the other beaches on the island, Karon is not overdeveloped. Over
the last few years a number of hotels and restaurants have emerged, but there
are still large areas of open land that have not been built on. To make life
simple, there is a paved walkway with lighting that runs parallel to the beach
and gives easy access to the hotels behind. The whole thing gives the beach a
uniquely pleasant ‘homely’ feel. The usual bars, souvenir shops and tailors that
might appear elsewhere have been kept away from the beachfront and assigned to
the road coming inwards from the main road. This has become a pretty lively area
with trendy bars competing with restaurants offering a variety of cuisines.
Rawai Beach The northern part of Rawai is known as Hat
Mittraphap, while the southern section has a village and port called Laem Ka.
Rawai is located at the southern tip of Phuket. It is much less touristy than
nearby Kata and Patong beaches and an excellent place to experience some real
Thai culture. This palm-fringed beach is best known for sea gypsies, a formerly
nomadic fishing minority believed to be of Malanesian descent.
Surin Beach Surin Beach is on the west coast of Phuket,
located North of Laem Singh Beach and South of Pansea Beach. Surin Beach still
has a small village atmosphere, but this is gradually changing as more and more
major housing developments and hotel projects get underway. The beach itself has
clear water and beautiful white sand, and is lined with tall casuarina trees and
small Thai style restaurants.
Promthep Cape Promthep Cape is 2
kilometers to the right from Rawai Beach. This peninsula, once referred to
as “Laem Jao” by the locals, is located at the southern end of Phuket and is the
highest cliff, there sugar palm trees growing in rows down to the stone
formations on the beach and visitors will adore the view of the circling
emerald green water surrounding Koh Keaw Pisadan. Laem Promthep is the most
beautiful place to enjoy watching the sunset. The road on the right cuts across
to Nai Harn Beach.
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