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Welcome to
Phuket

Luxurious, world-class resorts, mouthwatering cuisine, a
vibrant nightlife, hidden islets and beaches, and ancient
rainforests teeming with wildlife make this Thai island a
tropical paradise. As well as leisure, the tranquil temples
and multicultural shrines excite a voyage of discovery.
With Eyewitness Top 10 Phuket, it is yours to explore.

There is truly something for everyone in Phuket. For relaxation, laze
on lovely Kata Beach and snorkel with schools of multicolored fish;
the adventurous should join the crowds in one of Patong’s bustling
street markets and admire the 19th-century temple Wat Chalong or
the entrancing Sino-Portuguese architecture of Phuket Town.

At 50 miles (80 km) long, Phuket (pronounced POO-get) is Thailand’s
largest island. However, it is also worth traveling beyond its shores
to some of the easily accessible sights nearby. The karst cliffs and
sea caves of Phang Nga Bay are rivaled by the surging waterfalls
in the rain forests of Khao Sok National Park, north of Phuket. The
nearby Similan Islands are rated among the world’s top ten diving
sites, and Ko Phi Phi Don, a short boat ride south of Phuket, offers
a heady mix of raucous parties and silent, secluded beaches.

Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or a week, our Top 10 guide
brings together the best of everything Phuket and the surrounding
areas have to offer, from the world-class resorts lining Mai Khao
Beach to the pristine rainforests of Khao Phra Thaeo Royal Forest
and Wildlife Reserve. The guide gives you useful tips throughout,
from seeking out what’s free to avoiding the crowds, alongside five
easy-to-follow itiner aries, designed to help you visit a clutch of
sights in a short space of time. Add inspiring photography and
detailed maps, and you’ve got the essential pocket-sized travel
companion. Enjoy the book, and enjoy Phuket.

Clockwise from top: Colorful boats at James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay; scuba diver in
the Similan Islands; statue of the Buddha; stilt houses on Cheow Laan Lake; Chinese dragon
carvings at Tha Rua shrine; junks in Phang Nga Bay; Sino-Portuguese buildings in Phuket

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