Located in the southern part of Thailand, Phuket is the largest island of the country. It is almost the size of Singapore and is connected with the country with a couple of bridges. The sea which surrounds this beautiful island is the Andaman Sea. The island appears like a hill from a distance and hence is termed as Phuket, meaning hill in Malay language. The place experienced a tropical monsoon climate, with two main seasons of summer and rain. This island does not have a railway connection and the most easy way to reach Phuket is by the airlines. The place is known for its tourism industry and hence Phuket air tickets are available with all major airlines.
The most attractive part of Phuket is of course the sea. The Phi Phi sea beach is the most popular sea beach of the island. Many tourists spend their complete vacation here. The beach comprises of a huge tropical forest, beside the sea beach and several cliffs. The Phang Bay is a beautiful bay consisting of two islands. It is known for the limestone cliffs inclined on the green, shining Andaman sea. If you do not witness sun rise and sun set at a sea, it is a lifetime miss. Visit the Promthep or the Three Beaches at the hill top to witness a mesmerizing sun rise or sun set.
Leaving the sea behind, enter the city to experience the city life of Phuket. The old Phuket town is considered to be the provincial capital of the island. It is a unique city with funky shops and architectural structures resemble the colonial and Chinese architecture. The life style is Sino-Portuguese. The Patong Bangla Road is a must visit for youths preferring night life. Tap to the rocking music and sip some of the best drinks here. The Patong Beach is the hotspot for viewing the most popular local Cabaret Show, the Simon Cabaret show. It is a unique show of colorful costumes, fun and excitement.
Visit the spiritual facade of Phuket by visiting the most popular temple of the city, the Wat Chalong temple. It is a beautiful structure made of pieces of fine glass and several Pagoda. A country fair is arranged here every year during auspicious occasions and is visited by thousands of people. The fair is a perfect place to witness the country lifestyle and enjoy pure Thai food. The Big Buddha is a new site of Phuket, located on the top of Nakkerd Hills. It is 45 meters high with looking down over the Chalong, Kata and Rawai.
Thai cuisines are popular worldwide and Phuket is a perfect place to enjoy Thai food, sitting on the sandy beaches of a green, emerald sea. Thai dishes come in four different flavors of sweet, sour, salty and creamy. The unique dishes include Nam Pla is a sauce, Pat Pak Ruam is fried vegetables in Oyster sauce, while Gai Pat Med Muang is a type of fried chicken; enjoy these dishes with fried rice and noodles. You can book Phuketair tickets online, sitting at your home. It is a nice place to spend a relaxing vacation and is a must visit in your lifetime.
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