Phuket, Thailand • Asia
Phuket
Thailand's island playground - turquoise bays, limestone islands, buzzing beach towns, gilded temples and legendary street food.
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November to April is the dry season and the best time to visit, with sunny skies, calm seas and ideal island-hopping (December to February is peak). The monsoon runs May to October, bringing rain, big swells and some beach closures, but also lush scenery, fewer crowds and lower prices.
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Things to Do in Phuket
7Phi Phi Islands
A day trip to the most famous islands in the Andaman: Maya Bay, snorkelling lagoons and towering limestone cliffs over impossibly clear water.
Big Buddha
A 45m white-marble Buddha on Nakkerd Hill, visible across the island, with panoramic views over Chalong Bay, Kata and the south coast.
Phang Nga Bay
A surreal seascape of limestone karsts rising from emerald water, home to James Bond Island and sea caves you explore by kayak or longtail.
Old Phuket Town
A photogenic quarter of pastel Sino-Portuguese shophouses, street art, cafes and a famous Sunday walking-street night market.
Patong Beach
Phuket's liveliest beach and resort strip, backed by the neon of Bangla Road, with watersports by day and a famous nightlife scene after dark.
Promthep Cape
The dramatic southern tip of the island and Phuket's most celebrated sunset spot, where the headland drops into the Andaman Sea.
Wat Chalong
Phuket's most important and revered Buddhist temple, a richly decorated complex with a grand pagoda housing a fragment of the Buddha's bone.
Where to Eat in Phuket
5Raya Restaurant
A beloved old-town mansion serving classic southern Thai and Phuketian dishes like crab curry with yellow noodles.
Tu Kab Khao
A stylish, colourful restaurant celebrating Phuket's Peranakan heritage with bold southern Thai flavours.
Blue Elephant Phuket
Refined royal Thai cuisine and a cooking school in a restored Sino-Portuguese governor's mansion.
Kor Tor Mor Night Market
A local favourite for street eats: grilled skewers, pad thai, fresh juices and mango sticky rice at bargain prices.
Rawai Seafood Market
Pick fresh catch straight from the stalls and have nearby restaurants cook it your way, right by the fishing pier.
Where to Stay in Phuket
5Amanpuri
The legendary original Aman, a serene pavilion-and-villa retreat above a private palm-fringed beach.
Trisara
An exclusive enclave of ocean-view pool villas on a private bay, with a celebrated spa and fine dining.
Kata Rocks
Clifftop sky villas with private infinity pools and sweeping Andaman views above Kata Beach.
The Slate
A design-forward resort inspired by Phuket's tin-mining heritage, near the quiet sands of Nai Yang and the airport.
Lub d Phuket Patong
A social flashpacker hostel with a pool and bar steps from Patong Beach, great for solo travellers.
Phuket Itineraries
24 Days in Phuket: Beaches & Islands
A first-timer's mix of west-coast beaches, island-hopping and a taste of old-town culture.
View day-by-day plan7-Day Phuket & Andaman Explorer
A full week of beaches, multiple island trips, temples and a slower pace.
View day-by-day planPhuket Budget Guide
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | $500 - $1,200 | $500 - $1,200 | $500 - $1,200 |
| Accommodation | $12/night | $45/night | $250/night |
| Food | $8/day | $25/day | - |
| Activities | $30/day | $30/day | $30/day |
| Local Transport | $10/day | $10/day | $10/day |
| Daily Average | $30 | $85 | $300 |
Local currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Phuket Travel FAQ
Everything you need to know before you go: best time to visit, visas, getting around, safety and more.