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The biggest draw of South , Thailand's dreamy island province in Andaman Sea! "Phuket" is Thai world meaning "mountain (Phu) of jewel (Ket)". Formerly known as Ko (island) Thalang, Phuket was only noted for its rich tin ores. Today, it is tourist paradise.
In Town Attractions:
- Old Buildings, in Sino-Portuguese style mixed with modern constructions
- Khao Rang hill
- Saphan Hin Mining Monument, built in 1969
- Phuket Butterfly Garden and Aquarium
- Phuket Orchid Garden & Thai Village
- Phuket Zoo
Southern Route Attractions:
- Marine Biological Research Center (Phuket Aquarium)
- Wat Chalong
- Chalong Bay
- Rawai Beach
- Laem Ka Beach
- Phromthep Cape (Laem Phra Chao or God's Cape)
- Naihan Beach
- Kata Beach
- Karon Beach
Western Route Attractions:
- Patong Beach
- Phuket Simon Cabaret
- Kathu Cascade
- Mai-ngao and Karon Noi Beaches
Northern Route Attractions:
- Mai Kao Beach
- Naiyang Beach
- Surin Beach
- Kalama Beach
- Wat Phra Thong, the most important Buddhist monastery for people in Thalang
- Wat Phra Nang Sang
- Wat Phra Thaeo Wildlife Park
- Talang Butterfly Farm
Islands Around Phuket:
- Coral Island
- Si-re Islet
- Phi Phi Islands
- Small Islets Around Phuket: Ko He, Mai Thon, Dok Mai, Lone, Racha, Kaeo Phitsadan...
- Similan Islands
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