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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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Attrazioni a Phuket, Thailand

Big Buddha

1. Big Buddha

4.6 (37,749)
Buddhist TempleAttrazione turisticaLuogo di cultoAssociation Or OrganizationPunto di interesse

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Wat Chalong

2. Wat Chalong

4.6 (16,796)
Buddhist TempleLuogo di cultoPunto di interesseAssociation Or OrganizationStruttura

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Old Phuket Town

3. Old Phuket Town

NeighborhoodPolitical

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Il modo migliore per vivere una città con una guida locale.

Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!

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Kata Beach

4. Kata Beach

4.5 (4,406)
SpiaggiaCaratteristica naturaleStruttura

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Karon Beach

5. Karon Beach

4.6 (8,976)
SpiaggiaCaratteristica naturaleStruttura

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Promthep Cape

6. Promthep Cape

4.7 (17,725)
Scenic SpotAttrazione turisticaPunto di interesseStruttura

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Phang Nga Bay

7. Phang Nga Bay

4.7 (419)
Caratteristica naturaleStruttura

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Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

8. Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

4.8 (2,918)
Attrazione turisticaParcoPet CarePunto di interesseStruttura

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Things to Do in Phuket, Thailand

Popular activities and local experiences recommended by travelers

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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Informazioni utili per Phuket, Thailand

Luoghi popolari per lo shoppingJungceylon, Central Festival Phuket, Phuket Weekend Market (Naka Market)
Luoghi popolari per la vita notturnaBangla Road, Patong, Kata/Karon beach clubs, Paradise Beach Club
Ristoranti casual popolariLocal street stalls, Family restaurants, Seafood restaurants
Ristoranti eleganti popolariBlue Elephant, Mom Tri's Kitchen, Acqua
Caffetterie popolariGallery Cafe, Bookhemian Cafe, Cafe del Mar
Acqua del rubinetto potabileNo
Visto per nomadi digitaliNo
Migliori app taxiGrab, Bolt
Prezzo taxi / km$0.5
Turisti / anno10000000
Popolazione416000
Velocità internet mobile40 Mbps
Percentuale di disoccupazione1 %
Percentuale di povertà9 %
Reddito medio / mese$700
Costo medio della vita / mese$900
Prezzo hotel / notte da$25
Prezzo birra da$2
Prezzo caffè da$2
Prezzo street food da$1.5
Prezzo pasto al ristorante da$4
Valuta localeTHB
Tipi di prese elettricheA, B, C, O
ReligioniBuddhism, Islam, Christianity
Lingue parlateThai, English, Chinese (various)
Gruppi etniciThai, Thai Chinese, Malay
Orientamento politicocentrist to conservative
Densità di popolazione720 /km²
Area geografica576 km²
Possibili disastri naturaliTropical storms, Monsoon flooding, Coastal erosion, Tsunami
Animali pericolosiMonkeys, Sea urchins, Jellyfish, Snakes, Stray dogs
Luoghi popolari per una passeggiataPhuket Old Town, Patong Beach Promenade, Kata Beach, Karon Beach
Trasporti pubblici popolariTaxis, Tuk-tuks, Songthaews, Motorbike taxis, Ride-hailing apps
Compagnie aereeThai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Thai VietJet Air, AirAsia
Vaccinazioni consigliateRoutine vaccinations, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, Rabies (if risk)
Tipi di architetturaSino-Portuguese, Modern, Traditional Thai
Consumo medio di birra pro capite / anno20 l
Consumo medio di vino pro capite / anno1 l
Cultura della manciaNot obligatory, small tips appreciated in restaurants and for guides.
Coworking / giorno$8
Airbnb / mese$1000
Affitto 1 camera / mese$500
Palestra / mese$35
Budget giornaliero (zaino in spalla)$35
Budget giornaliero (fascia media)$80

Panoramica di Phuket, Thailand

Conoscenza dell'ingleseMale
Sicurezza stradaleMale
Accoglienza verso gli stranieriBuono
Libertà di parolaMale
Trasporti pubbliciMale
Assistenza sanitariaNella media
Qualità dell'istruzioneNella media
Affidabilità rete elettricaBuono
Sicurezza contro crimini violentiNella media
Percorribilità a piediNella media
Vita notturnaBuono
Scena gastronomicaBuono
LGBTQ+ friendlyBuono
Scena startupMale
Livello di rumoreNella media
PuliziaNella media
Accesso alla naturaMolto buono
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