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Sirinat National Park
8 BEST PHUKET VIEWPOINTS
Located in northwest Phuket,
Sirinat National Park (see pp22–3)
protects some of Phuket’s last man­
groves, as well as pristine beaches
including Mai Khao Beach, a nesting
sites for sea turtles. An elevated
nature trail guides visitors through
the mangrove forests, with signs
explain ing the various species.
Cheow Laan Lake
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Surrounded by tree­covered
limestone cliffs, this stunning lake in View from Big Buddha
the heart of Khao Sok National Park 1 Karon Viewpoint
is scattered with floating bamboo­ This has breathtaking views of Kata
raft houses. In the early morning, Noi, Kata, and Karon beaches, plus a
the lake’s long­tail boats and mist­ sheltered viewing pavilion (see p29).
shrouded shores provide excellent 2 Laem Singh Viewpoint
material for photogra phers. Monkeys, MAP G1
wild boars, and gibbons populate the Above the beach of the same name,
sur round ing forest (see p32). there is a covered platform with seating.
3 Windmill Viewpoint
MAP H6
A good alternative to the sometimes
crowded Phromthep Cape, this offers
excellent views to the south.
4 Big Buddha Viewpoint
A religious site, this is home to a
massive white marble Buddha statue
(see p82).
5 Khao Khad Viewing Tower
MAP K4
This hilltop tower in Cape Panwa
Floating homes on Cheow Laan Lake provdes picturesque views, including
the Big Buddha statue.
Bang Pae Waterfall
0 6 Wat Ko Sirey
MAP L3
At a height of 59 ft (18 m), this
isn’t exactly a breathtaking plummet On an islet off Phuket’s east coast, this
of water, but Bang Pae Waterfall temple offers great views over the sea.
offers a pic turesque backdrop for 7 Monkey Hill
swimming. Located close to the Don’t get close to the naughty resident
Gibbon Rehabilitation Project in the macaques on this hill (see p13).
Khao Phra Thaeo Royal Forest and 8 Radar Hill Viewpoint
Wildlife Reserve, it is best visited MAP H3
during the rainy season between At 1,735 ft (530 m) above sea level, this
June and November (see p20). is the highest point on Phuket.
9 Phi Phi Viewpoint
MAP M5
The route is steep but with good steps. It
takes about 30 minutes to reach the top.
10 Helicopter Charters
This is a breathtaking way to see
Phuket from above. A ten-minute
flight will cost around B5,000.

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