It's hard to miss this 45 meter (148 feet) tall marble statue peering down at you as you journey through the south of Phuket. Big Buddha sits serenely atop the hill at the end of Soi Yot Sane 1, which runs off the West Chao Fa Highway in Chalong. Though the statue itself is big enough to be taken in from afar, it's worth heading up to its base to both enjoy the view and learn more about it. Find out just how much concrete and white jade marble did it take to construct the enormous statue, along with many other factoids about its upkeep. Donations to the project are welcomed and, as this is a holy site, conservative dress is strongly encouraged.
Phang Nga Bay straddles the three main districts of Krabi province, and is one of the busiest day-trip spots out of Phuket. There are two popular spots here - with its signature rocky pinnacle, James Bond Island is spectacular and was so named because 'The Man With The Golden Gun', one of the James Bond films, was shot at this island. Ko Panyi, a remarkably beautiful village, the whole of which is built over the water on stilts, is the other attraction that is perfect for a quick lunch and some souvenir shopping.
Bangla Road or Thanon Bangla can be easily counted as one of the most popular sites of Phuket. While the main road is itself buzzing with activity around the clock, it also features a number of small streets dotted with bars, clubs and ping pong venues. These narrow roads known as Soi's are entertainment hubs in their own. As dusk sets in, Bangla shuts down for cars and transforms into a go-to fun destination for tourists. On many nights, the road also plays venue to street acts much to the revelers' delight.
If you're keen to catch a fight on a Monday or Thursday night, head to Patong Boxing stadium just outside the main tourist area of Patong. See the Thai mix it up in the ring and place your bets on who you think will win. Beers and other refreshments are available and you can call ahead to book or just show up on the night. At pocket friendly prices you'll secure a standard stadium seat, with ringside and VIP seats, so you can enjoy your show at peace. Ringside seats come with a free Patong Boxing Stadium tee-shirt.
If you're after a night out in Phuket, this glitzy show has all the fancy frills you could want at relatively no-frills prices. THB700 is all it takes to secure a seat at the glitz, glamor-packed show, which you're sure to be talking about with your friends back home. Many song and dance numbers are performed, and while the show flirts with the scandalous it never gets too rude, ultimately proving to be fun for everyone. Performed twice nightly, tickets to Simon's Cabaret are available at the door or for sale online.
It's hard to miss this 45 meter (148 feet) tall marble statue peering down at you as you journey through the south of Phuket. Big Buddha sits serenely atop the hill at the end of Soi Yot Sane 1, which runs off the West Chao Fa Highway in Chalong. Though the statue itself is big enough to be taken in from afar, it's worth heading up to its base to both enjoy the view and learn more about it. Find out just how much concrete and white jade marble did it take to construct the enormous statue, along with many other factoids about its upkeep. Donations to the project are welcomed and, as this is a holy site, conservative dress is strongly encouraged.
Phang Nga Bay straddles the three main districts of Krabi province, and is one of the busiest day-trip spots out of Phuket. There are two popular spots here - with its signature rocky pinnacle, James Bond Island is spectacular and was so named because 'The Man With The Golden Gun', one of the James Bond films, was shot at this island. Ko Panyi, a remarkably beautiful village, the whole of which is built over the water on stilts, is the other attraction that is perfect for a quick lunch and some souvenir shopping.
If you're keen to catch a fight on a Monday or Thursday night, head to Patong Boxing stadium just outside the main tourist area of Patong. See the Thai mix it up in the ring and place your bets on who you think will win. Beers and other refreshments are available and you can call ahead to book or just show up on the night. At pocket friendly prices you'll secure a standard stadium seat, with ringside and VIP seats, so you can enjoy your show at peace. Ringside seats come with a free Patong Boxing Stadium tee-shirt.
Bangla Road or Thanon Bangla can be easily counted as one of the most popular sites of Phuket. While the main road is itself buzzing with activity around the clock, it also features a number of small streets dotted with bars, clubs and ping pong venues. These narrow roads known as Soi's are entertainment hubs in their own. As dusk sets in, Bangla shuts down for cars and transforms into a go-to fun destination for tourists. On many nights, the road also plays venue to street acts much to the revelers' delight.
If you're after a night out in Phuket, this glitzy show has all the fancy frills you could want at relatively no-frills prices. THB700 is all it takes to secure a seat at the glitz, glamor-packed show, which you're sure to be talking about with your friends back home. Many song and dance numbers are performed, and while the show flirts with the scandalous it never gets too rude, ultimately proving to be fun for everyone. Performed twice nightly, tickets to Simon's Cabaret are available at the door or for sale online.