The largest island of Thailand, Phuket is host to numerous attractions, including museums and monuments, which attract large number of tourists around the globe. Phuket is inundated with scenic environment, rich culture and exotic cuisines. The helpful natives make it a point to make the foreign visitors feel at home. With the plethora of cultural and architectural treasures, read on to find the top 5 tourist attractions in Phuket.
1. Hat Patong
Due to its island location, the beaches of Phuket are quite beautiful. Prominent among them is the Hat Patong beach, a fully commercially developed site. The location is strung by hotels, clubs and other tourist attractions. It is also the main shopping location of the Phuket where good quality clothes and souvenirs are available at cheap prices. It is a surfer’s paradise and a prime location for viewing sunsets.
2. Thalang National Museum
The museum was established in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Thalang war. The museum displays prime aspects of ancient Phuket life; coastal remains; and the materials used during the war with Myanmar (then called Burma). Any Phuket travel package is incomplete without a visit to this well stocked museum.
3. Two Heroine Monument
These statue monuments are dedicated to Thao Thep Kasattri and Thao Sri Sunthon, the local war heroines. Legend goes that, taking advantage of the delicate political situation in Phuket, the Burmese army prepared to attack in 1785. The Queen Thep and her sister Sri were alerted and they prepared the local women to dress as soldiers. This made an impression of a large military force to the Burmese, who promptly withdrew. The monuments are a symbol of the women’s courage and bravery. Phuket tour packages include a visit to this historic monument.
4. The Big Buddha
Phuket being a Buddhist mainland is adorned with Buddhist worship artifacts. However, the main tourist attraction is ‘The Big Buddha of Phuket’ situated at the peak of a mountain. The statue is 45 meters tall and is covered in pure white Burmese marble. Buddhist tourists make it a point to pay homage to this statue at least once in their lifetime.
5. Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Centre
Thailand takes its wild life very seriously. Accordingly, they have set up Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Conservation Development and Extension Centre in Phuket. Exotic flora and fauna can be found in the location that would otherwise be extinct without this center. Holiday packages in Phuket include a ride to this center whose main aim is to promote and distribute wildlife around the nature park.
Apart from the above attractions, Phuket is home to many outdoor activities like elephant treks, game parks and even ATV rides. Get away from the hustle of your daily routine life by visiting Phuket now.
Abhinav Gajanan Kumar
