Phuket
Thailand’s largest island, Phuket, is among the world’s finest beach destinations with glittering white sand beaches and jewel-like seas. Away from these, the island is steeped in history, with structures such as Big Bhudda – a huge white marble covered statue dedicated to the late King of Thailand; and Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most important temple. Close to Phuket, reached by boat, is magnificent Phi Phi Island, with sheer cliffs and a beach-fringed jungle, reaching down to the jade green waters below.
Top Experiences
Phang Nga Bay
One of the most beautiful bays in Thailand, Phang Nga Bay is known for its sheer limestone karsts rising from the sea. The most famous is known as James Bond Island, affectionately named due to its prominence in The Man with the Golden Gun.
Longtail Boats
Traditional long tail boats are a common sight along the beaches of Thailand. Referred to by many as ‘the gondolas of the south’, their compact dimensions are perfect for exploring shallow bays, creeks, caves and passageways in the waters surrounding Phuket.
Buddhist Sites
No less than 29 Buddhist temples can be found on Phuket, the largest and most revered being Wat Chalong where you can see a fragment of Buddha’s bone. Elsewhere, the huge marble statue, Big Buddha, towers over the island, offering stunning views.
Cruises to Phuket
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