Which beach is better to stay at when traveling to Phuket, Thailand? What are the characteristics of each?

1) Patong Beach

The most famous and charming Patong Beach on Pugu Island is Patong Beach. It is located on the west coast of Phuket Island, about 10 kilometers from Phuket City. 12 kilometers long, in the shape of a horseshoe, with soft sandy beach, clear sea water, gentle waves and gentle wind, it is the most lively beach on the island. The seabed in the south and north of Patong Beach is full of colorful coral reefs. Most of the hotels, resorts, bars, restaurants and various entertainment and commercial facilities on Pugu Island are concentrated next to the beach. They have unique decorative styles, so they are also called the "European Village". There are German Villages, Swiss Villages, Italian Villages, etc. scattered here. Each village is separated by decorations with different ethnic characteristics. Walking among them, you will feel like you are in an exotic European city. Patong Beach is the most modern beach resort on Pugu Island. Its prosperity and liveliness are completely comparable to Pattaya. It takes about 45 minutes to drive from Phuket International Airport.

The busiest, most commercial, most famous and most convenient beach. You can see the sea and nightlife here (not far away is the bustling bar street... the shemales, capitalism and decadence are all here - to spread common sense, Thailand's local culture is actually very conservative, Phuket, Bangkok, etc. It was originally brought here by the US military stationed in Thailand...), you can eat the legendary food stalls, and you can walk to Carrefour and Juncelyon for shopping~

Among several beaches, the sea water of this beach is The quality is relatively poor and there are not the most people there, so the beach itself is not very pleasant. But it is really convenient to live here. For most travelers, it is recommended to stay in Patong for 2 days, and then consider staying at other beaches, such as Kata.

Patong Beach is 15 kilometers away from Phuket Town. You can take a TukTuk from the center of the town, and the fare is about 300 baht. Or take a minibus, which starts from Ranong Road in Phuket Town (opposite the airport) and passes through several major beaches. You can stop and hop on. The bus departs every half hour and operates from 7:00-18:00. The fee is 15-20 baht.

If you take a taxi from Phuket Airport, the fare is about 600 Thai Baht and the journey takes 45 minutes. There are also mini buses, priced at 150 Thai Baht per person.

Entertainment: There are various marine activities such as swimming, sunbathing, banana boats, windsurfing, yachting, etc. The water here is crystal clear and has a wide variety of aquatic life. It is recognized as the best in Asia. One of the dive sites. If tourists want to experience the lively nightlife, they can take a walk around Bangla Road. The three-kilometer crescent-shaped beach along the coast of Patong is dotted with hotels, supermarkets, shopping malls and various entertainment facilities, with everything you need to eat, drink and have fun.

Nightlife: There are many open-air bars open until around 2pm late at night. There are also many stalls on Rat-U-Thit Road that are open from early evening until late at night and are very lively. There are more than 100 various bars and discos in Patong Beach, among which the more famous ones include SoiEasy and BananaDisco. Banana is the oldest and most famous disco in Patong.

There are both noisy beer bars and more elegant cocktail bars, as well as American restaurants and bars such as RockCity, Simon Cabaret, which is famous for its transvestite performances, and a very unique Muay Thai gym.

Patong Patong Beach Bar Street, super lively at night

Patong Beach Patong Beach activities-paragliding

2) Kata Beach kata Beach

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Kata Beach is much smaller than Patong and Karon, but it has two beautiful bays with a W-shaped appearance. The two beaches are nicknamed "Big Kata" and "Little Kata" by locals. During the day, Kata has calm waves and clear water, suitable for leisure and diving, attracting many tourists who like tranquility. There is also a small coral reef in the north of Kata Beach, which is also very suitable for diving.

There are various vendors setting up stalls on the beach to sell food, drinks and daily necessities. They rent them from the government and clean up the area around the stalls. Therefore, the environment of Kata Beach is still very clean and tidy. Strolling along the main road of Kata Beach also offers beautiful views of Chalong Bay to the south.

Postcard scenery: From the top of Kata Beach, when the weather is fine, you can have a panoramic view of the three bays of Kata, Kata and Karon. This is also the scenery on Phuket's famous postcard . This is also one of the famous places in Phuket to enjoy the sunset at dusk.

Bar fees: local beers (Singh, Chang, Leo, Tiger, Cheers) about 70-100 baht; imported beers (Heineken, SanMiguel)) about 80-110 baht; mixed drinks containing Sprite about 90 -120 baht. The higher the grade of the bar, the higher the price will be.

Transportation: Kata Beach is close to Karon Beach. It only takes 5 minutes to drive from Karon Beach and 15 minutes to Patong Beach. The beach is 17 kilometers away from Phuket Town and can be reached in 40 minutes by minibus. It runs every half hour and operates from 7:00 to 18:00. The fare is about 20 baht. If you take a taxi from Phuket Airport, the fare is about 750 yuan and the journey takes one hour. There are also mini buses, priced at 180 THB/person.

3) Karon Beach

Karon Beach is 20 kilometers away from the city and is one of the main beaches on the island. The coastline is curved and slender, with clear water and fine sand, making it an ideal place for swimming and surfing. There are also some rolling sand dunes and tall pine trees.

Karon Beach is also one of the longest beaches in Phuket, 4 kilometers long! There are several large resorts nearby. This beach is quite good, and the sand is very fine and powdery! The key is that it is quite quiet~ It is quite suitable for surfing during the rainy season, but on the other hand, if you can surf, it is not suitable for swimming! There is some coral in the southernmost corner of Karon, where you can snorkel. The water is very shallow and suitable for children to play! but! ! ! ! Be sure to pay attention, because the water is very shallow and it is very easy to get your legs scratched by the coral! There are also many restaurants and bars in Karon Beach. There is also an art community on the other side of Karon Beach, where many studios and galleries built by Thai painters gather. A new football stadium has also been built on the road leading to Karon Beach, which can host major international events.

Compared to Patong Beach, the seaside atmosphere here is more leisurely and there are not many water activities. The waves here are higher, which is very suitable for surfing. But tourists mostly pass the time by playing in the water, basking in the sun, reading and taking naps. In the evening, many tourists and locals go for a walk on the beach, waiting for the beautiful sunset.

Transportation: Karon Beach is close to Patong Beach and can be reached by car from Patong in 10 minutes. The beach is 20 kilometers away from Phuket Town and can be reached in 45 minutes by minibus. It runs every half hour and operates from 7:00 to 18:00. The fare is about 20 baht. If you take a taxi from Phuket Airport, the fare is about 700 yuan and the journey takes one hour. There are also mini buses, priced at 180 THB/person.

4) Kamala Beach

Patong Beach crosses a delta to the north, and what lies in front of you is the 3-kilometer-long coastline of Kamala Beach. Although it is not far from Patong Beach, it is a deserted, quiet and beautiful pristine beach, making it the best choice for a leisurely vacation. The water below is shallow and there are many reefs, and there are few water activities. It is about 5 kilometers from Patong Beach.

Kamala Beach is very close to Patong Beach, but it is much quieter than Patong~ The south side of this beach can be shallow, although the color of the seabed is not so rich, but! ! Be aware that it’s best not to try snorkeling during the rainy season! Because the distance from the coastline to the seafloor drops dramatically, it can be dangerous during the rainy season.

5) Nai Han Beach

Nai Han Beach is located on the southern coast of Phuket, 18 kilometers away from the city. It is a deep water bay surrounded by mountains, with its north and south ends It is a steep rock cliff with unique scenery. The beach here is not long, but the water is clear, the sand is white, and the scenery is pleasant. There are also some farmhouses for rent nearby, suitable for camping and various water activities.

6) Rawai Beach Rawai Beach

Rawai Beach is located on the southern coast of Phuket, 17 kilometers away from the city. It is the oldest and famous beach in Phuket. The beach here is white and soft, with strong waves and snow, and many fishermen live here. There are also several small islands scattered on the sea outside the beach, making it an ideal place for swimming and leisure.

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It is also suitable for chartering a boat to go out to sea or go fishing.

7) Bang Tao Beach

There are fewer tourists and there are no water sports activities on the beach, so the atmosphere on the beach seems peaceful. Pantao Beach is relatively wide, and there are many windbreaks planted on the shore. Although there are no lively beach activities, during the non-rainy season, the nearby sea area within the warning line is suitable for swimming, and there are fewer underwater creatures to see for snorkeling.

Bang Tao Beach seems to be the longest beach in Phuket, at 8 kilometers long, so. . It definitely doesn’t feel crowded, especially at its northernmost point. Most of this beach is occupied by the Laguna Resort ~ there are 5 luxury hotels and golf courses!

8) Nai Thon Beach

This is a small beach used by fishermen. During the rainy season, there are strong winds and lots of water. People can stay in boarding houses in residents' homes. It is the best view of Phuket before development, so it is a remote beachfront. During the monsoon transition period from May to October, this beach is closed. There is no development 15 kilometers south of the airport, but it is very suitable for sitting, basking in the sun and swimming~

9) Nai Yang Beach

Nai Yang Beach is located outside the city 30 kilometers north, close to Phuket Airport, has been planned as a national park. The deep and curved Nai Yang Beach is lined with palm trees and is suitable for swimming and picnicking. It is also a good place for fishing and viewing corals.

10) Mai Kao Beach

Mai Kao Beach is 40 kilometers away from the city and located in the north of the west coast of Phuket Island. The beach is about 9 kilometers long and is the oldest beach on Phuket Island. The longest beach, but also a place with fewer tourists. There are palm trees all over and the scenery is quite beautiful. From November to March every year, watching sea turtles climb onto the shore to lay eggs is the most attractive event on this beach.