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Phuket, Thailand

When to visit

VERY BUSYJan26°5d rainBEST
VERY BUSYFeb27°4d rainBEST
BUSYMar28°4d rain
BUSYApr29°7d rain
MODERATEMay29°12d rain
MODERATEJun28°14d rain
MODERATEJul28°16d rain
MODERATEAug28°16d rain
NOT BUSYSep27°20d rain
NOT BUSYOct27°18d rain
BUSYNov27°12d rainBEST
VERY BUSYDec26°7d rainBEST

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Attraktionen in Phuket, Thailand

Big Buddha

1. Big Buddha

4.6 (37,749)
Buddhist TempleTouristenattraktionGebetsstätteAssociation Or OrganizationSehenswürdigkeit

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Wat Chalong

2. Wat Chalong

4.6 (16,796)
Buddhist TempleGebetsstätteSehenswürdigkeitAssociation Or OrganizationEinrichtung

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Old Phuket Town

3. Old Phuket Town

NeighborhoodPolitical

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Kata Beach

4. Kata Beach

4.5 (4,406)
StrandNatürliche SehenswürdigkeitEinrichtung

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Karon Beach

5. Karon Beach

4.6 (8,976)
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Promthep Cape

6. Promthep Cape

4.7 (17,725)
Scenic SpotTouristenattraktionSehenswürdigkeitEinrichtung

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Phang Nga Bay

7. Phang Nga Bay

4.7 (419)
Natürliche SehenswürdigkeitEinrichtung

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Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

8. Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

4.8 (2,918)
TouristenattraktionParkPet CareSehenswürdigkeitEinrichtung

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Things to Do in Phuket, Thailand

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Patong Beach

James Bond Island

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Traditional Sweet Dishes

O-Aew

O-Aew

A shaved-ice dessert made from a jellied mix of banana-flour and bean starch, served with syrup and red beans, O-Aew is unique to Phuket and reflects the island's Hokkien Chinese heritage.

Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)

Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)

A Thailand-wide favorite, in Phuket fresh tropical mangoes and beachside vendors make this sweet coconut-glutinous rice dish an especially beloved treat for visitors and locals alike.

Khanom Krok

Khanom Krok

These small coconut-rice pancakes are a classic southern Thai street snack in Phuket, crisp on the outside and creamy inside, and commonly sold at markets and night stalls.

Traditional Savory Dishes

Mee Hokkien

Mee Hokkien

Hokkien-style stir-fried egg noodles brought by Chinese immigrants, Mee Hokkien in Phuket is often tossed with seafood and prized for its smoky wok hei flavor.

Moo Hong

Moo Hong

A Phuket specialty of slow-braised pork belly flavored with soy, rock sugar, garlic and white pepper, Moo Hong highlights the island's Chinese and southern Thai culinary fusion.

Oh Tao (O-A-Tao)

Oh Tao (O-A-Tao)

A distinctive Phuket street-food omelette made with mussels or oysters, sticky rice batter, taro and bean sprouts, Oh Tao is a must-try local comfort dish.

Traditional Beverages

Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen)

Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen)

Bright orange, sweet and creamy, Thai iced tea is sold everywhere in Phuket and is a popular, refreshing drink for beachgoers and market visitors.

Thai Iced Coffee (Oliang)

Thai Iced Coffee (Oliang)

Strong, slightly sweet and served over ice with milk, Oliang blends Thai and Chinese coffee traditions and is a common morning pick-me-up in Phuket markets.

Fresh Coconut Water

Fresh Coconut Water

Chilled coconuts are sold on beaches and at roadside stalls across Phuket, making fresh coconut water the quintessential tropical drink for hydration and refreshment.

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Day trips

Phi Phi Islands

46 km 1.5-2h by ferry

Iconic limestone cliffs, snorkeling and Maya Bay views.

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Phang Nga Bay (James Bond Island)

40 km 45 min by speedboat, 1.5h by longtail

Karst islands, sea caves, canoeing and James Bond Island.

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Khao Sok National Park

140 km 2.5-3h by car

Ancient rainforest, Cheow Lan Lake, wildlife and trekking.

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Similan Islands

84 km 1.5-3h by speedboat

World-class diving, clear water and granite islets.

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Getting there

Train stations

Surat Thani Railway Station

State Railway of Thailand, Southern Line to Bangkok and Hat Yai

Thung Song Junction

Southern Line connections to Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Hat Yai

From Phuket Airport take a metered taxi or airport bus to Phuket Town or Patong; book ahead in high season.

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Nützliche Informationen für Phuket, Thailand

Beliebte EinkaufsorteJungceylon, Central Festival Phuket, Phuket Weekend Market (Naka Market)
Beliebte Orte für das NachtlebenBangla Road, Patong, Kata/Karon beach clubs, Paradise Beach Club
Beliebte zwanglose RestaurantsLocal street stalls, Family restaurants, Seafood restaurants
Beliebte gehobene RestaurantsBlue Elephant, Mom Tri's Kitchen, Acqua
Beliebte CafésGallery Cafe, Bookhemian Cafe, Cafe del Mar
Leitungswasser trinkbarNein
Visum für digitale NomadenNein
Beste Taxi-AppGrab, Bolt
Taxi-Preis / km$0.5
Touristen / Jahr10000000
Bevölkerung416000
Mobile Internetgeschwindigkeit40 Mbps
Arbeitslosenquote1 %
Armutsquote9 %
Durchschnittliches Einkommen / Monat$700
Durchschnittliche Lebenshaltungskosten / Monat$900
Hotelpreis / Nacht ab$25
Bierpreis ab$2
Kaffeepreis ab$2
Street Food Preis ab$1.5
Restaurantessen Preis ab$4
Lokale WährungTHB
SteckdosentypenA, B, C, O
ReligionenBuddhism, Islam, Christianity
Gesprochene SprachenThai, English, Chinese (various)
EthnienThai, Thai Chinese, Malay
Politische Orientierungcentrist to conservative
Bevölkerungsdichte720 /km²
Geografische Fläche576 km²
Mögliche NaturkatastrophenTropical storms, Monsoon flooding, Coastal erosion, Tsunami
Gefährliche TiereMonkeys, Sea urchins, Jellyfish, Snakes, Stray dogs
Beliebte Orte für einen SpaziergangPhuket Old Town, Patong Beach Promenade, Kata Beach, Karon Beach
Beliebte öffentliche VerkehrsmittelTaxis, Tuk-tuks, Songthaews, Motorbike taxis, Ride-hailing apps
Beliebte FluggesellschaftenThai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Thai VietJet Air, AirAsia
Empfohlene ImpfungenRoutine vaccinations, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, Rabies (if risk)
ArchitekturstileSino-Portuguese, Modern, Traditional Thai
Durchschnittlicher Bierkonsum pro Person / Jahr20 l
Durchschnittlicher Weinkonsum pro Person / Jahr1 l
TrinkgeldkulturNot obligatory, small tips appreciated in restaurants and for guides.
Coworking / Tag$8
Airbnb / Monat$1000
1-Zimmer-Miete / Monat$500
Fitnessstudio / Monat$35
Tagesbudget (Backpacker)$35
Tagesbudget (Mittelklasse)$80

Übersicht für Phuket, Thailand

EnglischkenntnisseSchlecht
VerkehrssicherheitSchlecht
Freundlichkeit gegenüber AusländernGut
MeinungsfreiheitSchlecht
Öffentlicher VerkehrSchlecht
GesundheitsversorgungDurchschnittlich
BildungsqualitätDurchschnittlich
Zuverlässigkeit des StromnetzesGut
Sicherheit vor GewaltkriminalitätDurchschnittlich
FußgängerfreundlichkeitDurchschnittlich
NachtlebenGut
GastronomieszeneGut
LGBTQ+ freundlichGut
Startup-SzeneSchlecht
LärmpegelDurchschnittlich
SauberkeitDurchschnittlich
Zugang zur NaturSehr gut
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