Top Rated Attractions in Phuket

This charming little cove safely tucked away in a beautiful corner of Phuket has a serene beauty of its own and invites droves of tourists. With the sand touching your feet and the cool sea breeze, the Ya Nui Beach is a paradise for travelers. Snorkeling is fairly popular activity here. You can also get some quirky toys and mementos at this beach. The beach is well connected and is worth a visit.

Poachers illegally hunting the gibbons, during the past ten years, has led to the numbers of Gibbon being reduced alarmingly. The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP), a division of the Wild Animal Rescue Foundation of Thailand (WAR), aims to save gibbons and their rainforest habitat. Visit the GRP at the Bang Pae Waterfall, Pa Khlok, and find out more about how you can help.

Promthep Cape is the epitome of a tropical coastal landscape. It forms the southernmost extremity of Phuket province. A rugged coastline dotted by greenery and swaying palms, and the union of a deep blue sky and sea at the horizon complete the picture of pristine beauty. This region is bathed in iridescent hues and a sense of tranquility during its famous sunsets. It also houses the nautical museum, Kanchanaphisek Lighthouse. Its balcony affords a panoramic vista of the surrounding group of islands. Visitors can also dine at numerous restaurants, the Promthep Restaurant being the most prominent for seafood.

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.

The beautiful Coral Island in Phuket has its star attraction as the Banana Beach. Clean, serene and mesmerizing, The Banana Beach charms everyone. The soft, golden sand, the clear blue waters and the gentle sea breeze in your hair, the place is apt for your day out in the Sun. The speedboat journey from Chang Pier is worth your time. You can do scuba diving, parasailing, snorkeling or of course banana boating. If you are more of a hiker, the forests of the island hold a lot of surprises for you. Walk the Sea and discover the magical world underwater. There are facilities for lunch available. Check out their website for more details.

Located on the outskirts of Phuket Town, Wat Chalong is the largest and most visited Temple of the area. Featuring a gilt statue of Luang Por Chaem and Luang Por Chuang, the temple is considered one of the most beautiful on the island. Chaem and Chuang are monks known for their heroic effort in helping quell the Chinese Coolie rebellion of 1876. The temple has impressive architecture and gives great insight on Buddhism and its practices. For peace of mind and Thai history lesson, visit this sacred spot.