202 1 Can I go to Phuket now? What are the interesting attractions in Phuket?

Phuket may be open to foreign tourists who received COVID-19 vaccine in July this year. At that time, there were many scenic spots to visit and many sightseeing projects to experience. Let's see what's interesting.

Can I go to Phuket now? From July 1 day, foreign tourists vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine can enter Phuket without isolation. The long-lost Southeast Asian beach is finally back! The beauty of Phuket is not only the beach, but also the charm of the town, the primitive rainforest, luxurious hotels, and countless tropical fruits and seafood.

First of all, we pronounce it accurately, "Phuket"

(? The "h" in is silent. Then remember, it is the largest island in Thailand, so it is difficult for you to feel surrounded by sea water. But it also means that everyone can find their own space.

Phuket can provide a variety of experiences such as beach activities, cultural performances, diving, food, material enjoyment or physical and mental pleasure, which is enough to dazzle tourists.

The beaches here are different. HatSurin and AoBangThao are the main high-end resorts, Ravi Beach (Hat

Rawai) For family tourists, the colorful Badong Beach (hat

There is a hot dance performance in Badong. In addition to beaches, there are also the capital with profound cultural heritage-Phuket on the east coast, as well as wildlife reserves and national parks in the north.

Experience diving and snorkeling on an island you can't miss.

Phuket is unique in the center of the top diving resort in the Andaman Sea. People talk about the Similan Islands at the northwest 100 km, while Pipi Island and Lanta Island, which are surrounded by dozens of diving spots, are located at 40 km southeast and 72 km southeast respectively.

The journey from Phuket to these wonderful places is more expensive than the journey from closer places, because you have to pay extra transportation fees. Most operators in Phuket will take divers to nine good diving spots on the island, including Little Emperor Island (Ko

RayaNoi, also known as KoRachaNoi) and KoRayaYai, also known as KoRacha.

Yai), but these places rank lower in the amazing ranking.

The reef near the southern tip of Little Emperor Island is the best of these diving sites. There are abundant soft corals and pelagic fish here, although usually only experienced divers have the opportunity to enjoy it. Manta rays and wheat tails are common here, and whale sharks may be seen with luck.

A day trip to a nearby diving spot includes two dives, and the cost starts from 3000B b. Non-diving tourists and snorkelers can usually enjoy great discounts with the boat. Certification fee for junior divers in open waters 1 1, 480 ~18,400b, including three-day training courses. Some schools will charge 5000 pounds for extra equipment.

You can take part in all kinds of boat diving tours, start from Phuket and explore the Smilan Islands and Mergi Islands in Myanmar.

There are no good snorkeling sites near Phuket, but most resorts can rent masks, breathing tubes and flippers (200B yuan per day).

Canoeing at sea

There are several companies in Phuket that offer canoe tours and go out to sea to visit Phang Nga Bay. In the northeast of Phuket, near the mainland, you will see many towering karst peaks rising abruptly from the sea, and the scenery is extremely spectacular. Canoeing can also go deep into semi-submersible caves in the sea, which long-tailed boats can't enter.

The cost of a one-day kayak tour (about 4000 pounds per person) includes meals, equipment and transshipment. Some companies will organize all-inclusive kayaking and camping trips, including 3-day tours (from13500mb) or 6-day tours (from 23,500B).

Kite surfing

Kite surfing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, and it is also a very popular project in Phuket recently. From April to June of 10, the best kite surfing place on the island is Naiyang Beach, and from mid-June of 10 to March of the following year, the best place became Ravi.

water park

You can see the splash at Phuket International Airport.

Jungle, a huge water park. There are a wave pool, a children's swimming pool with water cannons, 12 color rotating water slides for all ages, a "super bowl" slide and a bar for people to rest. You can enjoy the hotel shuttle service by paying an extra 400 pounds per person. Free transportation for children under 5 years old.

surfing

Phuket is a relatively low-key surfing destination. When the monsoon gradually strengthens in the middle of the year, the calm sea surface will expand. The most suitable waves for surfing will appear from June to September, when Grand Kata Beach, the most popular surfing spot in Phuket, and Kariman Beach (Hat) not far from the northeast of Pakistan.

Kalim) will hold an annual surfing competition.

Phuket

Surfing is located at the southern end of Grand Kata Beach, close to the best waves, and the waves can reach 2 meters. Kariman Beach is a sheltered sea area. The waves here are continuous and stable hollow waves with a height of 3 meters, which are considered as the best waves on the island.

Phuket is a good place on the island.

Historically, Phuket has attracted pioneering entrepreneurs from Arabian Peninsula, China, Indian and Portuguese, where colorful foreign cultures interact and blend with each other. Today, the city has become a witness to the history of the island. Strolling through the streets, you will see rows of Chinese and Western buildings, art cafes, grotesque galleries, bright textile shops, excellent restaurants, and China Taoist temples like Dingguangtang in the alleys.

Old town (old)

Town) is the core area leading Phuket fashion, especially attracting artists and musicians. With the arrival of these hipsters, the ancient city has been rejuvenated. The restoration of century-old shops and houses makes people feel as if they can find fashionable and simple industrial cafes or personalized inns in every corner. After staying on the beach in Phuket for a long time, the cultural atmosphere in Phuket will be refreshing, and it is also convenient to travel back and forth by car between the two places.

Chinese and western style architecture

Along Trong, Teddy Booker, Special Varat, Trong Nong, Tephanya, Terrasa Da and Te.

Walking on the streets such as Krabi, you can see the architectural treasures of Phuket combining Chinese and Western. One of the most magnificent buildings is Standard Chartered Bank, which is the oldest foreign bank in Thailand. There is also the office of Thai Airways and the old post office building, which has now been transformed into the Phuket Philatelic Museum. Approaching Th

Some of the most brightly colored renovated buildings are arranged next to SoiRomanee Street in Thalang, which used to be a gathering place for brothels, casinos and opium dens. The best restored houses are located in ThThalang and Th.

Along Dubuque and ThKrabi. The beautiful PhraPhitakChynPrachaMansion was built in 1903 and has now been renovated into a high-end restaurant Blue.

Elephants and cooking school.

Panwa pt

Punjab is a long and narrow cape covered with jungle, which extends to the sea in the south of Phuket, giving people a feeling of returning to nature. Some people say that this is the last original ecological area in Phuket. The most important development achievements are concentrated at the top of the Cape 12km south of Phuket, close to the port, where there are many high-end resorts and the Phuket Aquarium is also located.

The beaches and bays on both sides of the port remain original. Protected by rocky headlands and mangroves, they can be reached by winding coastal roads with unparalleled scenery along the way. This is an excellent place to seek peace and tranquility, and there is almost no nightlife. The coolness at the southernmost tip of the Cape.

Spa is one of the best spas in Phuket, and there is also a hilltop swimming pool with sea view.

Pataishan Royal Wildlife and Forest Reserve

Pataishan Royal Wildlife and Forest Reserve is located in the northern part of Phuket, protecting 23 square kilometers of virgin island rainforest (evergreen monsoon forest). Its royal rank means that it is better protected than ordinary Thai national parks. Tigers, Malay Sun Bears, rhinoceroses and elephants used to wander here, but now the residents are limited to humans, such as wild boar, monkeys, lazy monkeys, langurs, gibbons, deer, civets, flying foxes, cobras, pythons, squirrels and other small animals.

There are also pleasant hiking activities and several photogenic waterfalls on the mountain, including Tongsai Waterfall and Bumpa Waterfall. Waterfalls are the most spectacular in the monsoon season from June to165438+1October.

CableJungleAdventure is located in the mountainous area.

Phuket is hidden behind pineapple fields, rubber plantations and mango forests. This zipper maze criss-crosses and stands under the ancient banyan tree. The height of the zip line from the ground varies from 6 meters to 50 meters, and the longest section can reach 300 meters. You must wear shoes that can cover your toes when you take part in zip line activities. There are neither accommodation nor restaurants in the reserve, but it won't take long to get back to the popular areas of Phuket by taxi or motorcycle.

Selina national park

Selina National Park consists of unusual Naitong Beach, Naiyang Beach and Maikao Beach, and Qiannaiyang National Park (Naiyang National Park).

Park) and Maikao Wildlife Reserve * * *. The national park contains 22 square kilometers of coastline and 68 square kilometers of ocean, extending from the northern end of Bondo Bay to the northernmost end of Phuket.

This is one of the most fascinating areas in Phuket, with slightly fewer tourists than other places, especially Maikao Beach (? Hartmai

Koala), the atmosphere is usually quiet. From May to 10, kite surfers will flock to Naiyang Beach.

Yang), which gives you a chance to kill time on the beach and appreciate their heroic attitude; But in the off-season, this area of Phuket will be very quiet. The whole area is at most 15 minutes away from Phuket International Airport.

Patong Beach

Patong () welcomes anyone, which is obviously the most notorious and controversial place in Phuket. You can buy almost anything at the right price. Although this is also the case in some places in Thailand, it is not as explicit as Badong. Noisy, indulgent and full of eroticism, not everyone likes it here, but Badong still retains some real highlights.

Take a look at the wide white sand beach and the magnificent crescent bay, and you will understand why all this happened. There are many diving shops and spas in Badong, high-end dining places, grilled fish stalls on the street, bold thigh dances, Muay Thai competitions and dusty antique shops. Of course, there are also all-night carnival parties here.

Kamala Beach

Camara has a casual atmosphere, attracting low-key tourists who like to stay for a long time, including families and young couples. The bay is magnificent and quiet, with lush plants at the northern end, rugged rocks, palm trees and pine trees mixed together, and the sea water is green and colorful. Diving around the reef is very interesting.

There is a paved path behind the whole beach, backed by lush mountains, which makes people linger, until the forever luxurious new resort is scattered on the cliff in the south, and jet skis fly from the seaside from time to time, but the nightlife is calm.

Bangdaowan

The charming HatBang.

Thao) is a white beach stretching for 8 kilometers, which connects several very different parts of the area. The southern half of this area is covered with three-star and four-star resorts and a luxurious beach nightclub. Deep inland, you will find an ancient fishing village, where ditches are criss-crossing, many newly rich villas are dotted with first-class restaurants, and there are signs of further development.

Phuket, located in the center of Bangdao Bay, has a strange Laguna.

Phuket) comprehensive area, this four-star and five-star resort network is connected by an artificial lake (with tourists ferrying in and out) and a paved viewing path. At the northern end of this area, nature re-established its authority, and an inaccessible white sand beach and tropical blue sea suddenly appeared in front of us. After the noise, it still maintains the tranquility and beauty you originally imagined.

The best way to embrace the local flavor of Phuket is to visit the market. WeekendMarket (weekend market; Close to ThChaoFaWest Saturday and Sunday

16: 00 ~ 22: 00) is the best choice.

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Spring is crowded with locals every night. Seafood is great-coconut milk crab curry is the best in Phuket, and there is a great red curry roast duck. The restaurant is located in a shop house, which was decorated in the 1950s and covered with tile floors. I feel very emotional and impressive.

Pork stew with Phuket flavor (MUU

Hong) This Phuket-style braised pork needs to be stewed for several hours to show its flavor. Phuket-style braised pork tastes salty and sweet. The key is to choose the best peppers and coriander roots to make the pork more tasty.

KHANOMJINNAMYAKHATI, a fish curry mixed with rice flour, can be seen everywhere in the streets and lanes of southern Thailand.

Khati's fish curry sauce, rich coconut milk soup base with a lot of spices. The classic match of this dish is a dish called "khanom"

Gold "fresh rice noodles, the two together become thick soup fish curry assorted rice noodles. This dish is usually served as breakfast or lunch with the local vegetable and herb platter "phaknaw".

When does the tourist information leave?

May is the beginning of the five-month rainy season. Some resorts will be closed, while others will lower their prices. In September, Phuket and Dongli will hold vegetarian festivals. You can see religious people punching holes in their faces and enjoying delicious food. 65438+February began to enter the tourist season, which is most suitable for diving and snorkeling.

Local knowledge: vegetarian festival: body piercing, firecrackers and whipping

The crackling sound was deafening, the air was filled with taupe smoke, and men and women strolled on the blocked city roads, with iron bars and knives hanging on their cheeks, and more magically, lights and branches. Some people bleed in front and have whiplash injuries on their backs. This is not a war zone, but one of the most important festivals in Phuket-Vegetarian Festival (from late September to 10), which is mainly held in Phuket. The vegetarian festival is held in the first nine days of the ninth lunar month in China to celebrate the "Nine Emperors' Day" (Taoism

Lent), during which devout China people will give up wine, meat and dairy products. For outsiders, the most obvious thing is that there are fast-paced floats marching in the streets and alleys of the city every day. Words such as "crazy", "surreal" and "shocking" are far from describing the atmosphere at the scene.

Tourism epidemic prevention information

Phuket is open to foreign tourists from July this year 1, and foreign tourists who have been vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine need not be isolated. Thailand's officially certified vaccine brands include Beijing Bio.

Inbound passengers must show proof of vaccination, conduct COVID-19 nucleic acid test on arrival, and install ThailandPlus tracking application on their mobile phones.

In addition, from 10 to 1, several major tourist areas such as Krabi, Panya, Samui, Chiang Mai and Pattaya will also allow vaccinated passengers to enter without compulsory isolation.

Pippa, Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, said that in the future, foreign tourists who have been vaccinated may be provided with free domestic flights to promote cross-provincial tourism in Thailand.