A guide to Phuket
Phuket Travel Guide
Wanting to travel to Phuket and looking for places that you need to add to your bucket list? Well you have come to the right place, we recently did this trip and these are our favourite things. Your travel guide to Phuket Thailand!
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Best time to visit: November to April
Language: Thai
Currency: Thai Baht
Powerpoint voltage: 220v
(Foreign visitors are advised to bring along travel adaptors to fit the outlets in the country.)
Explore the caves by canoe in Phang Nga Bay
Visit the Naka Market on a weekend (Clothing and Food)
Visit a floating restaurant ie Black Crab
Day trip out to Phi Phi Island
Take a cooking class
1. Day trip to Phi Phi Island
A trip to Phuket is not complete without exploring Phi Phi Island.
You can also choose to stay over on the island at one of their hotels.
How to get there?
Purchase a Day trip with Seanery or a similar company.
2. Explore the Naka Market
Rated as Phuket’s largest night Market with a variety of stalls on offer from clothing, and souvenirs to food.
How to get there?
The easiest way is to hire a Tuk Tuk to drive you there.
Opening times:
Open on Friday to Sunday from 4.00 pm to 11.00 pm.
3. Big Buddha
One of the most iconic and famous statues in Phuket.
Tip: Girls you will need to cover up to visit this statue.
How to get there?
The easiest way is to hire a Tuk Tuk to drive you there or even hire a driver for the day to see a few things at once.
4. Try a floating restaurant
A unique experience while in Thailand! We ate at the Black Crab restaurant and they served up a delicious feast for us all.
How to get there?
The easiest way is to hire a Tuk Tuk to drive you there to meet the water taxi that will take you across to the restaurants.
5. Kayak through Phang Nga Bay
Explore the many caves throughout Phang Nga Bay.
How to get there?
Book a day trip with Seanery or a similar company.
6. Explore Old Phuket Town
Plenty of cafes and shops to explore along with the unique buildings along the main streets.
How to get there?
The easiest way is to hire a Tuk Tuk to drive you there or stop in as a part of a bigger day trip around.
7. Try the iconic 7-Eleven toasted cheese sandwich
This is just a right of passage for any Aussie, Kiwi, and others alike! Taste great and they’re cheap! Great if you need a snack on a budget!
How to get there?
Walk from your hotel, usually one every hundred meters or more in Patong Beach.
8. Explore the Chillva Night Market
Boho-styled market with a selection of clothing and food stalls to pique your interest.
How to get there?
The easiest way is to hire a Tuk Tuk to drive you there.
Opening times:
Open on Monday to Saturday from 5.00 pm to 11.00 pm.
Big Buddah / Gold Buddah
Kata Beach
Karon Beach
Wat Chalong Temple
Prompthep Cape Viewpoint
Karon Viewpoint
Khao Rang Viewpoint
Freedom Beach
Monkey Hill Viewpoint
Koh Similan Island
Maya Bay
Savoey Thai:
A popular seafood restaurant in a central location on the corners of Soi Bangla and Beach Road. This restaurant gets quite busy in the evening.
Orchard Garden:
A big family friendly restaurant with something for everyone. Serving an array of foods such as seafood, curries and Western Food.
Wai Thai No 6:
A friendly place with a large menu of popular Thai dishes, pizza, pasta and burgers. Nothing fancy here with plastic chairs and tablecloths but the portion sizes are big and the sea breeze is refreshing.
Sea Hag:
A long running favourite that is found just a few steps back from Beach Road. Food is predominately Thai (try the wingbean salad) and the service is excellent.
Harry’s:
Describes themselves as an American Steakhouse but it’s a lot more than that with pizzas, fajitas, Scandinavian dishes, Thai food and a kids menu.
Swenson’s:
An amazing ice cream and waffle place at the Jungeceylon Mall.
Ma Doo Bua Cafe:
is a cafe whose sole purpose is to provide an irresistible background with a lake full of floating Victoria Amazonica leaves.
Aussie Bar:
Great to go to if you would like to watch a game of AFL, NRL or Soccer.
Banjla Road:
In general have a variety of themed bars and nightclubs.
Jungceylon Shopping Mall:
Diagonally opposite Bangla Road. With over 200 stores, a cinema and a bowling alley, Jungceylon is a great escape from the heat and rainy days.
Banzaan Market:
A modern looking Thai fresh market on Sai Kor Road, right behind Jungeylon Mall. Basically you can expect anything one would expect from a market but in a much more pleasant environment.
OTOP Market:
At the OTOP Market you can expect to see traditional handicrafts, silk garments, cotton products, pottery, fashion accessories, household items and food.
Songkran Festival (April 13 – 15)
Loy Krathong Festival (Nov)
This is our personal guide only, we just love to share our favourite things!
(Post updated June 2023)
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