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90 ❯❯ Phuket Area by Area

The North

Virgin rain forest, mangroves, wildlife sanctuaries, and
unspoiled golden-sand beaches where giant leatherback
turtles return each year to lay their eggs – northern
Phuket abounds in opportunities to connect with the
area’s magnificent natural surroundings. Jungle
trekking trails, a half-buried golden Buddha statue,
and picturesque swimming coves comprise natural
and historic wonders, while theme parks, golf
courses, and tree-top canopies also attract many
visitors. The beaches north of Kamala offer
more privacy, tranquility, and access to nature
for those who seek a little more space – and
Wat Prathong less bustle – during their holiday on Phuket.
AREA MAP OF THE NORTH

Tha Taling
Tha Chat Chai Chan Top 10 Sights
see pp91–3
Dan Yit To Nong Places to Eat
402
Bay
Laem see p97
Phrao Ba Kan
Suan Places to Shop
Maphrao see p95
Ao Tu Khun The Best of the Rest
Mai Khao Beach 3016 see p94
Khao Ban Bang Duk Outdoor Activities
875ft
see p96
Andaman Mai Khao Mak Prok
Sea
Laem Sai
Phuket 4031
Laem
Sirinat National Park Khat
Blue Canyon Ban Chathu
Country Club
4026 Muang Mai
Sakoo Ban Phara
Cape Ao Kung
Sai Khru Khao Sai Khru Bang Khanun 4027 Ban Paw
1,100ft
Ko
Nai Thon 4031 Khao Phra Thaeo Raet
4018 402 Royal Forest and Gibbon
Na Sok Wildlife Reserve Rehabilitation Project
Wat Prathong Bang Pae
Nok Le Pa Khlok
Ko Tha Thalang
4030 Bang Rong
Bang Tao Bay
Bay Li Phuan Phak Chit 4027
402
Liphon Hua Han Ao Yabu
Cherngtalay
Cape Thalang National Cape Yamu
Son Bang Tao 4025 Museum
Ma Nik
Surin Plaza Tha Rua 0 km 2
Laem Singh Phuket Boat
Lagoon
Beach 0 miles 2
Previous pages The iconic Big Buddha statue atop Nakkerd Hill
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