11 km
from city center 105 out of 124
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Nestling on the northern end of Bangtao Beach along the western coast of Phuket, Layan Beach houses luxurious resorts and hotels located at the crossing between the sea and the river. Since a small island called Koh Kala protects Layan Beach, the region still looks the same for over 20 years now.

9 km
from city center 106 out of 124
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Located on Pattana road in Phuket town, the Sui Boon Tong Shrine or the Lorong Shrine is a yellow structure founded about three decades ago. With its revered collection of deities and spacious rooms, it is one of the most important shrines that hosts a variety of activities during the annual vegetarian festival in Phuket.

6 km
from city center 107 out of 124
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The Beautiful Tsunami Memorial Park in Khao Lak stands as a loving tribute to all those who lost their lives in the deadly Tsunami of 2004. With its wave-shaped walls, name plaques and photographs, it is a pilgrim site for everyone wishing to say a quiet prayer in memory of the departed souls.

19 km
from city center 108 out of 124
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With shallow and calm waters, Laem Ka beach is regarded as one of the safest beaches of Phuket and is the only east-facing beach in the south of Phuket. Surrounded by a coconut plantation, this beach gives stunning views of nearby Koh Bon, Koh Lone, Coral Island and other surrounding islands. Relatively hard to spot, this beach's pristine and untouched setting makes it the perfect destination for a retrospective getaway.

6 km
from city center 109 out of 124
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John Gray Sea Canoe is an amazing tour where one get to experience the nature in its best and real form.

26 km
from city center 110 out of 124
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A renowned snorkelling spot, Maithon Island is a secluded paradise in Phuket. Phuket's once well-kept secret, Maithon Island houses a wide variety of bird species, thus becoming a great birdwatching spot as well.

7 km
from city center 111 out of 124
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The Patong Inn Art in Phuket houses a collection of beautiful, contemporary and modern paintings by a variety of artists. People often flock to this little shop to pick up a painting or two to brighten up their living rooms.

7 km
from city center 112 out of 124
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Kalim beach is a small, quiet beach located next to Patong beach, where people generally stop by to have a nice walk or a meal at one of the popular restaurants overlooking the beautiful bay. Some famous ones include Joe's Downstairs, SeaSalt Lounge and Grill and the local Kalim Rim Lay, a little bamboo shack by the sea.

10 km
from city center 113 out of 124
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Located at the end of Montri Road and Thalang Road in Phuket Town, the historical building of Phuket Philatelic Museum is the town’s first post and telegraph office. The building is inspired by Sino-Portuguese-style and contains old postal equipment, phones, and vintage Thai stamps.

10 km
from city center 114 out of 124
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The Thavorn Hotel and Museum is a quirky little establishment, which stores old junk that has outgrown their use and discarded by the hotel over the years. These items range from ancient typewriters and dusty fridges, to even a bizarre collection of zippers and buttons! It is a fun place to spend an afternoon poking around through this random assortment of objects, and casting back your mind to imagine a time and place in which they were once used.

7 km
from city center 115 out of 124
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Situated in Thalang area, Peranakan Phuket Museum gives visitors a great opportunity to learn about Thai history amidst stunning architectural surroundings. This Sino-Portuguese-style museum features great exhibits of shops, houses, and lanes. Visitors can also taste Thai delicacies from the restaurant and also from the jewellery store situated in the museum premises.

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Koh Tarutao, a remote island, located in the Southwestern region of Thailand, is entirely untouched and spared from mass visitors. This is one of the rare places in Thailand that is yet not fully discovered or explored by many tourists. Interiors of Koh Tarutao have steep trails and rough roads where bikers and hikers might have a very good time. Hiking, kayaking and mountain biking are some popular activities here. Near Koh Tarutao are Ko Adang and Ko Rawi ideal places for snorkelling and diving.

21 km
from city center 117 out of 124
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Located 10 km off the East Coast of Phuket, Khai Islands comprises three smaller islands, namely, Koh Khai Nai, Khai Nai Island and Koh Khai Nok. Khai Nok Island, an egg-shaped, is known for its tranquil white sand beach and the clear blue water. One can spot several species of tropical fish here and even feed them which is a popular activity among kids.

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The tranquil island of Koh Yao Noi is the sister island of Koh Yao Yai located in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, west of Phuket. It is an ideal getaway for the traveller who seeks solitude under sun and sand. Far from maddening crowds, Koh Yao Noi is your place to relax and rejuvenate without any fuss or frills. Ideal for the couple who wishes for some precious moments of togetherness or for someone who wants to take a break and introspect on the worldly ways.

8 km
from city center 119 out of 124
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When tourists get tired of the beaches, they choose to drop by the open-air market i.e. OTOP Shopping Paradise in Patong, Phuket. It is indeed the best place to pick up a number of local products including textiles, handicrafts, pottery and electronic goods at affordable rates. The place is found to be crowded in the evenings with most people making a beeline for the bars and food carts parked nearby. The term OTOP is an acronym for ‘One Tambon One Product’ that begun as a venture to promote indigenous products created by the sub districts (Tambon) across Thailand. The influx of tourists and lure of dollars has resulted in compromising the idea somewhat with pirated electronic goods and accessories being vended at the market today as well. However, there are a number of stalls that continue to sell original OTOP items with the huge wood crafted Buddha heads being the most popular of the lot.

14 km
from city center 120 out of 124
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Popular for its home improvement shop HomePro, Phuket HomePro Village is an abode for world-class furniture, homeware and handicrafts. This chic shopping mall is a sought after for sportswear, eyeglasses and wines. HomePro Village also has a massive Toys R Us store, a Boots outlet, luxurious spas and Villa Market stocking organic groceries.

25 km
from city center 121 out of 124
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Flanked by fountains, palms and interconnected buildings beside Marriott’s sun-soaked beach, Turtle Village is Mai Khao’s largest shopping-cum-dining complex. This oceanfront mall blends big names in fashion with excellent global food. From 10 AM to 11 PM every day, one can browse through shops selling souvenirs, clothing and apparel at Esprit, Jim Thompson, Swensen’s, and posh cafés like Coffee Club.

7 km
from city center 122 out of 124
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As Patong's largest and Thailand's second-largest hypermarket, Big C Extra Jungceylon Phuket features extensive varieties of food and household items. Close to Tesco Lotus, this two-storey department store is the go-to destination for locals and tourists alike for anything from sunscreen, branded clothing to wine, snacks and even souvenirs. Big C is open daily from 9 AM to 11 PM.

8 km
from city center 123 out of 124
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Customize your furniture at Phuket’s largest furniture mall, the Index Living Mall boasting the latest global home improvement trends. The first floor is dedicated to shops selling goods, the Oishi Japanese Buffet Restaurant, a mini coffee shop, and kitchenware stores. On the second floor are designer outlets such as Berlin Urbanloft. Opening hours are daily from 10 AM to 9 PM.

6 km
from city center 124 out of 124
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Tesco Lotus Extra is a convivial shopping and dining destination for locals, tourists and ex-pats on Bypass Road. This supercentre hosts the area’s biggest supermarket, outlets of world-famous clothing, apparel brands and food chains like HomePro, Uniqlo, McDonald’s and Starbucks, Thai banks, restaurants, phone and electronics shops and DIY stores.