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         Cycling
     7                         TOP 10 ACTIVITIES
         Amazing Bike Tours Thailand:
     087 263 2031; www.amazingbike   FOR RAINY DAYS
     toursthailand.asia
     Cycling through Phuket’s countryside
     is a great way to explore and to get
     some exercise while on holiday.
     Half-day, full-day, and overnight
     tours through breath taking scenery
     also allow cyclists to meet locals.
         Bungee Jumping
     8
         Jungle Bungy Jump: MAP J2;
     61/3 Wichitsongkram; 07632 1351;   Indulging in a Thai massage
     www.phuketbungy.com
     Those seeking an adrenaline fix can   1  Cooking Classes
     plunge down a beautiful lagoon in   Learn to make delicious traditional
     Kathu’s bungee-jumping site. Jungle   Thai food at one of the island’s many
     Bungy offers standard leaps, tandem   local cooking schools.
     dives, and touch-water dives. All   2  Thai Massage
     jumpers are awarded certificates    This ultra-relaxing form of massage
     of courage.               involves stretching and deep, but
                               not painful, pressure.
         Ziplining
     9                         3  Spa Treatment
                               With its legendary hospitality, Thailand
         Hanuman World: MAP J4;
     105 Moo 4 Chaofah Road, Wichit;   has earned a reputation as one of
                               Asia’s top spa destinations.
     07639 0189; www.hanuman
     worldphuket.com           4  Museums
     Safely strapped into a harness and   Phuket’s rich tin-mining history can
                               be seen through exhibits at a number
     attached to a cable, zipliners sail high   of local cultural museums.
     above ground propelled only by gravity.
     Phuket has several zipline providers.   5  Temples
                               Visit one of Phuket’s 40 Buddhist
         Golf
     0                         temples to observe local monks
                               performing traditional ceremonies.
         Phuket is one of Thailand’s
     top golfing destinations, thanks to    6  Batik Painting Class
     its picturesque and challenging   Visit a batik gallery and create your
                               own version of the popular southeast
     courses. The rolling greens of the   Asian fabric art.
     Blue Canyon Country Club’s (see p92)
     two championship courses host a   7  Shopping
     number of profes sional golf tour   Rain or shine, the street markets are
                               always open. Phuket has many indoor
     events that attract acclaimed golfers.  shopping complexes too.
                               8  Phuket Shooting Range
     Blue Canyon golf course
                               Indoor and outdoor shooting ranges
                               offer target practice for all ages
                               and abilities.
                               9  Cinema
                               SF Cinema City, located at Jungceylon
                               in Patong, and the cinemas at Central
                               Festival near Phuket Town, all show
                               the latest releases.
                               10  Bowling
                               A modern bowling alley with 16 lanes
                               is located at SF Cinema City.


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