Phuket Information

Phuket Island

Phuket Island, a southern island in Thailand, is located in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of the Malay Peninsula in southern Thailand

Sea). The capital, Phuket Town, is located in the southeast of the island and is a large port and commercial center. Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and the smallest province in Thailand. It is known as "a pearl on the Andaman Sea" for its charming scenery and rich tourism resources

Phuket is rich in natural resources and is known as "Treasure Island" and "Treasure Island". The main mineral product is tin, and it is also rich in rubber, seafood and various fruits. The island's industry, commerce and tourism are relatively developed.

1 Introduction Phuket is located in the northeastern part of the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean, 867 kilometers away from Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It is the only province in Thailand that has been designated as a province

Phuket Street Architecture

An island with a first-class status. It has a profound history and culture and is known as the Pearl of the Andaman Sea. It was a tin mining base more than 500 years ago and is Thailand's main tourist attraction with a population of 1.75 million (2004). The main agricultural products are rubber, coconut, cashew nuts and pineapples. In addition, there are shrimp farms and artificial pearl farms on the east and south coast of Phuket [1], but tourism is still the first source of income for Phuket. Phuket[2] is connected to the Andaman coast of southern Thailand by a bridge. It is located between 7'45"-8'15" north latitude and 98'15"-98'40" east longitude. There are 39 small islands around Phuket, all of which are under the administrative management of Phuket Town, covering 570 square kilometers. 70% of Phuket is mountainous. Except for the urban area, the island is full of tree-lined hills. The highest mountain is Mai Toa Sip Song with an altitude of 529 meters, located at the junction of Tambon Patong and Kathu districts. The remaining flat lands are mainly located in the center and south. There were people living here as early as the 1st century BC. It was part of various Thai states and was incorporated into the Kingdom of Ayutthaya around the 16th century. After the 18th century, a large number of Chinese people poured in, and there are many ethnic groups on the island, including Thai, Chinese, Malay and Li ethnic groups.

Immigration procedures

1. Documents required for entry into Thailand:

Passport, customs declaration form, entry and exit card (main copy received when entering, second copy (Collected when leaving the country), customs declaration form, and entry-exit card must be filled in English, and the name must be in capital letters.

2. Immigration procedures:

Put the entry and exit card in your passport and go through the immigration formalities at the immigration bureau. Go to the terminal to take out your checked baggage, and then take the customs declaration form to the customs After receiving inspection at the inspection office, exit the customs and enter the welcome hall. [5]

Required information

1. Passport must be valid for at least six months and have at least 2 blank pages for visa use.

2. Two one-inch white or blue background photos taken within the past six months (the Thai consulate has strict requirements for photos. If the passport is issued more than six months ago, it cannot provide the same photo as the first page of the passport) , need to prepare other recent photos). Photos from the past six months must be provided, otherwise the certificate will be withheld and the guest's itinerary will be delayed.

Special Note::

Please pay special attention to check whether there is a Thai extension or DT record on the guest's passport, the prices are different.

1. What is DT?

After entering Hong Kong or Macau with your passport. If you then fly to a country without a visa and then return to the mainland, it will be considered a bad record. Those who enter Hong Kong will write the letters DT directly on their passports, so they are usually called DT. Those who enter Macau without flying to the visa country usually do not write DT, but will be stamped with the stamp of Macau Pass, which is regarded as Macau DT.

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3 Good reputation

Phuket Island, a southern island in Thailand, is located in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of the Malay Peninsula in southern Thailand;

The capital Phuket Town is located in the southeast of the island and is a large port and commercial center;

Phuket Island is the largest island in Thailand and the smallest province in Thailand;[7] Its charming scenery and rich tourism resources are called "a pearl on the Andaman Sea";

Phuket Island is very rich in natural resources and is known as "Treasure Island" and "Treasure Island"; [8]

4 History and Culture

The Beginning of Civilization

According to research, since ancient times, some tribes have begun to migrate to southern Thailand and gradually adapted to the local area The environment thus settled. To this day, the history of these ancestors still attracts groups of archaeologists to devote their time and energy to research.

Based on the study of some rice samples found in caves, it is speculated that Thailand's civilization may be traced back to 6800 BC. The discovery of bronze weapons and bronze tools in 1960 helped rewrite the era when ancient Thai civilization broke away from the Stone Age society. This discovery, which was enough to subvert history, made people re-examine the traditional theory that copper and bronze technology originated in the Middle East. It is speculated that the bronzes found at "Ban Chiang" (the name of an archaeological excavation site in Thailand) may be hundreds of years older than known Middle Eastern technology. Which tribes of people created this great and advanced civilization has become a focus of debate.

Phuket attracts countless tourists with its pure white sand and limestone reefs. Since Thailand itself is not threatened by typhoons and huge waves, Phuket is even more sunny and windy. In addition, the area is not very large, and there are more than a dozen small and large islands in the periphery. Each island is beautiful in its own way. [9]

Aborigines

The earliest aboriginal residents of Phuket were some very short primitive tribes,

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These races still exist in Malaysia. These primitive tribes lived by hunting and eating fruits or roots from the rainforest. According to relevant reports, these primitive dwarf tribes still lived in the dense jungle in the center of Phuket until the middle of the 19th century, but they were finally completely relocated due to the large number of miners who came to Phuket to mine tin mines.

Migration

The coast of Phuket was once

occupied by a nomadic tribe called "Chao"

Nam” or “Sea Gypsy”. These people will exploit various shellfish and various other resources in a certain sea area or bay until the resources in this area are all exhausted, and then all move to other bays. After

the various resources and ecological environment of the previous bay are restored, they will migrate back again to continue this cycle. The captains who often sailed in the Strait of Malacca called them "Saliteers" (meaning pirates), and their reputation was even worse than that of the local pirates.

However, early visitors to Phuket often described the "Chao Nam" as a short but brave people.

They were professional sailors and could build Small but strong boats can face the vagaries of the sea calmly. These people are constantly migrating like Gypsies. During this period, they will temporarily settle on the islands.

But they never cultivate or farm on the fertile islands. They only rely on piracy and gathering. Shellfish obtain pearls to sustain themselves. They don't even have any written language or any religious beliefs, and are considered by the world to be an extremely primitive and barbaric people. [10]

5 Natural Environment

Climate Geography

Phuket is a long and narrow island extending from north to south, with an area similar to Singapore. The main The terrain is continuous mountains

Phuket residential [11]

hills, a small number of basins, and 39 outlying islands. In fact, the term "Phuket" [9] originates from Malay. The island is 48 kilometers long from north to south and 21 kilometers wide at its widest point from east to west. The north of the island is bounded by Phangnaga Bay and connected with the 490-meter-wide Pak Phra Channel.

You can set foot on Phuket Island by passing through Chatchai Landing in Phuket and Tha Noon Landing in Phang Nga and the 660-meter Sarasin Bridge.

Phuket is located in the tropics and has a humid tropical climate, with constant summer and no winter. From April to September every year, when the sun shines directly on the equator, it is the rainy season in Phuket. Especially in May, it rains almost every day. At this time, vegetarian festivals that flaunt asceticism will also be held.

In October, there will still be short-term wet weather. By mid-November, the weather in Phuket will be slightly cooler and the rainfall will decrease until March of the following year. November to April of the following year: the peak tourist season in Phuket and its surrounding areas. During this period, the sea water is calm, the weather is good, and there is little precipitation. May-October: Phuket is the off-season for tourism, with many typhoons and precipitation.

The original text of Phuket means "hill". As its name suggests, 70% of Phuket's area is hilly, with lush vegetation and lush greenery. When viewed from an airplane, Phuket looks like A "green pearl" in the Andaman Sea. Phuket has the famous "3S landscape", which comes from the local people's summary of their hometown: sunshine, sea, and sand. These treasures given to mankind by nature are regarded as the most precious possessions by devout Thais.

Natural resources

The island mainly grows rubber, coconuts, rice and fruits, and the fishery is also relatively developed. Rubber, coconut and

Natural resources (5 photos)

Rice also bring abundant financial resources to the island. At the same time, Phuket Island also has a history of 500 years of tin ore production. Phuket Island plays an important role in Thailand becoming the third largest exporter of tin ore in the world.

Tourism resources

Phuket's tourism industry has gradually emerged since 1970, and it is a representative tourist resort in Southeast Asia. The west coast of the island faces the Andaman Sea, where there are pristine white beaches. Each beach has its own advantages and charms. The white beaches, strange-shaped lime reefs, and jungle-covered hills attract tourists every year. A large number of travelers.

Phuket Scenery (25 photos)

There are beaches and bays here, including Kamala Beach, which is famous for its purity, and Surin Beach, which has a private style. There are coral islands for marine sports and Patong Beach, which has rich nightlife. There are also many mountains on the island. Visitors can take taxis and motorcycles to explore the island, as well as scuba diving and yachting.

As the island continues to develop into a high-end resort area, the number of residents on the island engaged in tourism has gradually increased. In the north, there are pineapple fields and rubber plantations open to tourists; in addition, tourists can also see European-style domestic buildings in the city.

6 Overview of Attractions

Phi Phi Island

The scenery of Phi Phi Don is just as the LP "Thailand" manual says: Although it is different from other parts of Thailand In comparison, the consumption level of Phi Phi Island is slightly higher, but if you compare it with the beautiful islands in other places, you will find that this paradise on earth is actually so cheap that you can’t help but chuckle.

Phi Phi Island (16 photos)

Phi Phi Island is located in the Andaman Sea in the southern part of Thailand

. It consists of Phi Phi Big and Phi Phi Little. This beautiful sea area is the mouth of the Nu River. Tourists usually stay on Phi Phi Koh, with the two islands connected by a "corridor". This corridor is the busiest place in Phi Phi Island. Many hotels, restaurants, bars, diving schools, travel agencies and small vendors are densely distributed around the alleys. There are two very beautiful bays on both sides of the corridor, one is called Ao Lo Dalum and the other is Ton Sai Bay. It only takes 10 minutes to walk back and forth between these two bays, which is quite leisurely and comfortable. . One of the biggest temptations here is the warm and humid climate - the annual average temperature is 28°C with very small temperature differences.

Tourists like to take the cruise ship to Phi Phi Island at the Phuket Pier in the afternoon (one-way fare is about 350 baht, equivalent to RMB 73), and we are no exception

Outside. There are almost all Western faces with white skin and blue eyes on the cruise ship. The love of European and American people for Phi Phi Island is evident. The sea views along the way are breathtaking. In about an hour and a half, the cruise ship will arrive at Tongsai Bay, the pier of Da Phi Phi.

At first glance, it is difficult to imagine that this place was hit by a tsunami in 2004 - 70% of the buildings on the land were destroyed at that time. After getting off the cruise ship, I found that the hotel clerk had been waiting at the pier for a long time. The hotel owner also kindly gave me a map of the island. After some rest, you can just go to the beach of Rodalamu Bay to relax and watch the sunset. At the beach, there is no clear boundary between darkness and darkness. Just a moment ago, it was a scene of the setting sun reflecting on the sea. In just a blink of an eye, it would be difficult to tell which is the sea and which is the sky.

In the early morning of the next day, the quiet streets were a little less noisy than at night, and the air was filled with a leisurely and romantic atmosphere. Birds were singing for fun on the trees, and cats were singing in the trees.

Taking a nap on the roadside. Walking on the soft beach and feeling the gentle caressing of your feet by the fine sand is an indescribable comfort. Following the smell of baking bread, any fool can find a small shop and have a delicious breakfast. After having enough wine and food, we headed towards the legendary Maya Bay - the movie "The Beach" starring Leonardo DiCaprio was filmed here. The coconut trees and houses in the movie were all built separately, but the blue water is as clear as in the movie, and you can see the fish swimming under the water through the strong sunlight. Because there are cliffs on three sides, this place has become a paradise without any pollution from the world. Just raise the camera and press the shutter button, and any photo can be used as a scenery postcard.

Coral Island

Coral Island [12] is named for its rich coral ecology. The island is surrounded by various colorful coral reefs

Coral Island Scenery

. This is the best place for various water sports. This is an increasingly popular and lively place, with many divers and parachute enthusiasts everywhere, as well as many more people coming here to enjoy the sun.

It is particularly suitable for diving, and there are many special tourism projects such as sea walks (wearing helmets to feed fish on the seabed, about 1,500 baht/person) and paragliding. The hotel also offers diving projects to guests - from the most basic diving courses to professional diving equipment and certificates, there are a variety of packages to choose from, with prices ranging from 2,000 to 12,000 baht.

Coral Island is located 9 kilometers south of Phuket. It takes 15 minutes to take a scheduled ferry from Chalong Port. You can also rent a long-tail boat or speedboat to get to Coral Island. [13]

Phang Nga Bay

Phang Nga Bay [14] is located 75 kilometers northeast of Phuket Island. It belongs to Phang Nga Province and is known as the island's scenery

Scenery of Phang Nga Bay - Baicai Mountain

The most beautiful place is known as Thailand's "Little Guilin".

There are hundreds of limestone islands dotted here, and the names of the islands are very consistent with their shapes. There are also ingenious stalactite caves and countless strange rocks and sea caves. Among them, 007 Island (also known as Iron Nail Island) and Stalactite Island Cave (i.e. Buddhist Temple Cave and Hermit Cave) are even more famous for their natural wonders. The bay is dotted with precious viviparous plant mangroves. There are rivers between the mangroves and small fishing villages. You can sit on a small boat to view the mangroves and small fishing villages.

To go to Phang Nga Bay, you need to take a car across the sea-crossing bridge to Phang Nga Province. It takes 2 hours to get there by shuttle bus from Phuket, 36 baht, and there are five buses a day. Then take a long-tail boat or speedboat to 007 Island. [14]

Tongsai Waterfall

Tongsai Waterfall belongs to Khao Phra Thaeo National Park [15] (Khao Phra Thaeo National Park). Here is preserved the last complete virgin tropical rainforest in Phuket

Overlooking Tonsai Falls

. You can experience outdoor life camping in the original tropical rainforest. The most unique local plant is a palm tree called "Palm Lang Khao", which is characterized by the white backside of its leaves. It is said that this unique palm tree is unique to this place.

The scenery near the waterfall is pleasant, the environment is beautiful, and there are a lot of wild animals. In addition, there are Bang Pae Waterfall and the Phuket Gibbon Breeding Center. The Gibbon Breeding Center is funded by donations and managed by volunteers, providing shelter for captured gibbons and returning them to nature. Visitors can pay 1,800 baht to adopt a gibbon for one year.

Cat Phatiao National Park is located in the north of Phuket, 20 kilometers away from Thalang town.

It is 22 kilometers north of Phuket Town and a few kilometers east from Patong Buddhist Temple.

Emperor Island

"Racha" means "Emperor" in the local language. Compared with other attractions in Phuket, Emperor Island is relatively new. It has been favored by many European and American tourists for its pure and pollution-free

Aerial view of Emperor Island

sea water and beach, relatively independent geographical location and luxurious supporting services.

During the development of the scenic resort, only one tree was cut down and two trees were transplanted on the island, which shows that the natural style of Emperor Island [16] is well maintained. Due to its late development, the number of tourists here is relatively small. Compared with the noisy Phuket Island, the beach environment here is particularly quiet, with only a few bathers and surfing enthusiasts nearby.

Fantasea Park

Fantasea Park[17] officially opened at the end of 1998. It is a theme park similar to Las Vegas style. It is located on Kamala Beach, which is famous for its colorful nightlife and is also the most popular tourist spot in Phuket. Every night, Fantasea Theater will perform exciting shows, such as singing and dancing, magic, acrobatics and elephant performances, with explanations in English and Thai. It appears in the form of an ancient village, showing visitors the mysterious side of Thai traditional culture, especially when a dozen elephants walked onto the stage together at the end, the momentum was very spectacular.

Fantasea Park occupies a vast area, including themed commercial streets, food stalls, palace-style restaurants and a luxurious modern theater. Here you can not only buy handicrafts with Thai characteristics, but also taste local specialties and delicacies from all over the world. Thais think of it as their local Disneyland. [17]

Patong Beach

Patong Beach [18] is 15 kilometers away from Phuket Town and is the most developed beach area in Phuket Island. There are many tourists in Patong Beach during the day, attracting more and more visitors to Patong Beach. Visitors who like to go shopping and window shopping also like this area, as there are several streets full of shops and restaurants near the beach. At night, people come and go in resorts, open-air bars, dance halls, and nightclubs. There is a famous transvestite show after ten o'clock in the evening, attracting many passing tourists.

There are various marine activities such as swimming, sunbathing, banana boats, windsurfing, yachting, etc. The water here is clear and there are many kinds of aquatic life, which is recognized in Asia

One of the best diving 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, including food, drink and entertainment.

However, the prices in Patong Beach are also the most expensive on the island, and the prices in the streets further from the beach are slightly cheaper. [19] The above-mentioned attractions are only part of the many tourist resources in Phuket. There are also the Similan Islands National Park, known as the "Diving Paradise", Phuket Town full of Chinese and European-style buildings, Rawai Beach, Surin Beach, etc. wait.

Andaman Princess Island

Pictures of Princess Island

Princess

The main island is a small island in the Andaman Sea on the Indian Peninsula. The island covers an area of ??approximately 16,800 acres. From north to south, it has about 15 kilometers of beautiful white sandy beach coastline, facing the Andaman Sea and surrounded by many small islands. Here, you can dive into the magical and alluring seabed. Among the colorful corals, you can see shrimps and fish shuttle back and forth, which is extremely beautiful. The island is covered with forest and has a small amount of grassland. Exclusively

arrange a visit to the national reserve, where there are novel limestone mountains, valleys and rivers that will make you feel refreshed.

As a first-level protected coral area in Thailand, the surrounding waters are a must-see for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. The high-quality corals can rival those of the Maldives and have always been

It is a paradise for Europeans and Americans to vacation and relax. The blond and blue-eyed tourists around make you feel like you are on a Mediterranean beach. Covering an area of ??about 1 square kilometer, surrounded by the emerald waters of the Indian Ocean, the lazy white sandy beach reflects the sun and gives off a charming halo.

From the transparent gradient to the blue water, there are endless legends and stories.

There are also a variety of optional water activities on the island for you to choose from, including exciting banana boat rides and speedboat rides, and deep diving to explore the underwater world. None of them should be missed. Thousands of colorful tropical fish gather in the surrounding seawater

As soon as you go into the sea, they will gather around you, gently bite your arms or body, and give you a try Underwater massage. In addition, the underwater fairy-tale coral world is also waiting for your exploration. [20]

Kata beach

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Kata Beach is much smaller than Patong and Karon, but it has 2 A beautiful bay, W-shaped in shape. The two beaches are nicknamed "Big Kata" and "Little Kata" by locals. Kata attracts many tourists who like tranquility because of its calm waves, clear water, and is suitable for leisure and diving. There is another beach in the north of Kata Beach. The small coral reef is also great for diving.

Kata Beach Observation Deck (View

Point): At the top of Kata Beach, when the weather is fine, you can see the three bays of Big Kata, Little Kata and Karon. With a panoramic view, this is one of the famous places in Phuket to enjoy the sunset at dusk. There are many small

restaurants on Kata Beach, which offer a variety of local cuisine and fresh seafood. If you drive a few kilometers to eat at a restaurant on the top of the island, you can also enjoy the beautiful sunset by the sea.

Transportation to Kata Beach: If you take a taxi from Phuket Airport, it takes 1 hour. There are also mini buses. The beach is 17 kilometers away from Phuket Town and can be reached in 40 minutes by minibus. It leaves every half an hour and operates from 7:00-18:00

7 Food

Thailand The dishes are famous for their delicious taste and fresh ingredients.

Phuket Island Style (9 photos)

Phuket

Phuket is famous for its unique seafood The products have unique local characteristics, and authentic Phuket dishes can be eaten in some classic old restaurants in Phuket. The main dining places in Phuket are concentrated in Patong Beach and Phuket Town. There are restaurants on some other beaches

Although not dense enough, there are some good choices. A proper Thai meal should include soup, a curry dish with condiments, a sauce for dipping fish and vegetables, and sometimes a spiced salad can be used instead of the curry dish, or

or, you You can also freely combine various sauces and spices to create meals that suit your own taste.

Andaman Seafood in Patong Beach: Phuket’s seafood is world-famous for its large amounts of fish, crabs, squid, especially the fresh and delicious prawns and lobsters abundant in the Andaman Sea. In Phuket, whether seafood is cooked in Thai, Chinese or Western style, the original taste of the seafood can be maintained.

The unique dry curry and fresh shrimps are paired with seasonal vegetables grown on Phuket Island. Similar to a salad, but with a very exotic flavor, which is perfectly reflected in the fresh and spicy taste, many restaurants use it as their signature dish.

A special snack on Phuket Island that looks like Chinese mooncakes. Many tourists who come to Phuket will buy some to taste, and even take them home as gifts for relatives and friends.

Introduction to the special food of Phuket

Tom Yum Soup

Tom Yum Soup

Tom Yum Soup is a hot and sour soup. Ingredients are shrimp, Thai lime, chilli, shiitake mushrooms, galangal and lemongrass. It is said that Thai people have a very low chance of suffering from digestive tract cancer because they often drink Tom Yum Goong soup. This soup is commonly served in Thai households and is served in many Thai restaurants around the world. In Phuket, almost every specialty restaurant has this dish in its specialty.

Pad Thai

Pad Thai

This can also be said to be the signature dish in Thai cuisine. The rice noodles are first cooked with sweet sauce. Fried until it's sweet and salty, then put crushed peanuts, chili powder, peanut powder and bean sprouts on the side

Before enjoying, mix all the ingredients well and add A few drops of lemon juice, the chewy rice noodles and the crispy bean sprouts interweave to create a wonderful texture. In the aroma of peanut powder, the lemon juice adds a fresh and sweet taste to the whole dish

It is slowly brought out, and the last thing that appears is the kick of the chili powder. Usually this dish is more common in Thailand, so it can be ordered in large restaurants and small restaurants.

Seafood in Phuket

As the saying goes, if you don’t eat seafood in Phuket, you haven’t arrived in Phuket.

In Phuket, whether seafood is cooked in Thai, Chinese or Western style, it can always maintain the original taste of the seafood. Authentic Phuket seafood dishes can be found in some classic old restaurants in Phuket.

Green Papaya Salad

Thai Pad Thai

Green Papaya Salad (SOM

DOM) is a favorite dish of Thai people The appetizers are sour and sweet in the mouth, and then the chili pepper is used to bring out the crisp texture of green papaya, which is paired with the chewy texture of lettuce and peanut particles, which makes people appetite as soon as they eat it. But remember when ordering this dish

Since the traditional recipe adds fish sauce, shrimp paste and garlic, you just need to specify not to eat these things when ordering. Although the seasonings of shrimp paste and fish sauce are missing, and the spicy taste is replaced by chili pepper, it still adds a lively soul to the light appetizer.

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice uses the aroma of Thai fragrant rice, and is quickly stir-fried with pineapple and assorted vegetables. It has a salty, sour and sweet taste that is delicious to eat. One bite will whet your appetite. Plug it in with cashew nuts. It has a rich texture and is highly recommended! Especially when served with rice in pineapple, the visual effect is great! [21]

Tropical fruits

Tropical fruits not only taste sweet and attractive, but also come in various shapes and bright and attractive colors. Common and eaten ones include banana, mango, pineapple, lychee, longan, loquat, melon, dragon fruit, rambutan, grapefruit and pomegranate, etc. Common ones that are not often eaten include lemon, Coconut, durian, mangosteen, carambola, jackfruit, green orange, etc. The ones that are rarely seen and rarely eaten include lotus root, ginseng fruit, golden heart fruit, Hawaii

Yi fruit, passion fruit, avocado, Pineapple custard apple, passion flower and big leaf jujube, etc. Thailand's mango is different from the mango varieties in Central America and the West Indies, and it has endless taste. Mangoes are on the market in large quantities from March to June, and durians are on the market in May and August every year. The most famous variety is "Golden Pillow" (Golden Pillow). pillow0). When arriving in Phuket, in addition to enjoying the island scenery and feasting on all kinds of seafood, eating all kinds of tropical fruits is also an important tourist item.