What should I pay attention to when traveling in Phuket?

"Phuket tourism needs to pay attention to: 1 to understand the local folk customs; 2. Pay attention to the local climate and weather; 3. Pay attention to local traffic. 4. Entry and exit instructions. Only by fully understanding the above matters can we ensure the smooth trip to Phuket. "

Phuket (Phuket? Island) is Phuket, an island in southern Thailand, located in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of Malay Peninsula in southern Thailand. Located in the southeast of the island, Phuket, the capital, is a large port and commercial center. Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and the smallest government in Thailand. With charming scenery and rich tourism resources, it is called "a pearl on the Andaman Sea".

First of all, understand the local folk customs.

Thais are mostly devout Buddhist believers, so there are some taboos that must be observed when entering the local area.

1. Take off your shoes and don't wear short-sleeved shorts when entering the temple (Phuket is ok, not very particular).

2. Women should avoid contact with monks; When greeting, put your hands together.

The head is a sacred part, don't touch others' heads casually.

4. In public places, men and women should not be too close.

5. Gambling is forbidden. You can't play cards or mahjong in the hotel room.

6. Only some beaches allow naked sunbathing.

7. Don't wear sunglasses when talking or chatting with others, and don't point your finger at each other.

8. Pass by others and bow slightly to apologize. Women should pay more attention when they pass in front of others.

9. Thais like cleanliness. Spitting, throwing things and drawing are impolite.

10. Thais generally think that their left hands and feet are not clean. Generally, the left hand can only take some unclean things, otherwise it will be rejected.

1 1. Travelers had better not talk about their royal family easily in Thailand. Members of the Thai royal family have high prestige among the people and are respected by Thai nationals. Even the laws of the country punish them for royal disrespect.

Second, pay attention to the local climate and weather

Phuket is located in the tropics and has a humid tropical climate. It is hot all year round, and there is no winter in summer. No matter what season, it is enough to dress up in cool and comfortable summer. If you are afraid of the sun, you can take a thin shirt and rain gear with you during the rainy season to prepare for sudden inconvenience.

11-April: It is the most suitable time for the temperature in Phuket, and there will be no sunshine. The most beautiful Similan National Park near Phuket is also open to tourists during this period; Every April, 13- 15 is a remarkable water-splashing festival in Thailand, which should not be missed. However, during this period, the hotel and travel expenses will be raised by about 15%.

May-10: It's rainy season and off-season in Phuket, and locals seldom travel during this time; Especially from June to August, it rains almost every day, which will have a certain impact on the trip. In September, Phuket will hold a "vegetarian festival" flaunting asceticism, and you can experience different tropical customs.

If you choose to visit on public holidays in China, you must be prepared to be crowded. Phuket has become one of the most popular destinations for China's golden holidays.

Third, local traffic safety.

1, car

Phuket New Coach Station (Phuket? New? Bus? Terminal) makes several trips to Bangkok (12 hours, 700- 1000 baht), Koh Samui/Surat Thani (5 hours, 200 baht), Hua Hin (10 hour, 800 baht) and other places every day. For details, please consult the travel agency in the tourist gathering area or

Address: Th? Thepkrasattri？ Phuket? Town? Thailand

How to get there: Badong takes a tuk-tuk bus, which costs about 600 baht and takes 40 minutes.

2. Aircraft

When we arrived in Phuket, the first stop was the airport. 90% of Phuket's passenger flow passes through this airport every year. Phuket International Airport, like all cities, is far from the urban area. It is far from here to Badong, Karen State, Kata Beach and other places. It usually takes 50 minutes to get to Badong Beach, provided there is no traffic jam. This is an important entry-exit and transfer hub. If you are not familiar with it, it will often delay time. Many domestic charter flights arrive in Phuket after midnight, so it is necessary for us to know the composition of Phuket International Airport.

Phuket International Airport is not big. There are three floors on the ground, and each floor corresponds to a different task. The first floor is the arrival floor, where domestic and foreign tourists arrive and enter the customs. The second time is the boarding floor to check in. The third floor is the office, and all airlines have corresponding offices.

The airport in Phuket has weekly flights from Shanghai (at least three times a week), Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and all parts of Europe, while Beijing and Guangzhou also have flights to Phuket via Bangkok. In addition, you can transfer from Bangkok to Phuket. From Bangkok to Phuket, the frequency is 1-2 hours, and there is about 10 a day. The flight time is about 1 hour 15 minutes. In addition, there are regular flights to Phuket from Songkhla, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai.

Phuket International Airport (Phuket? International? Airport)

The airport is located in the north of Phuket, about 32 kilometers away from the city center. Due to the large number of tourists visiting Phuket, its tourism throughput ranks second in Thailand.

Transportation from the airport to downtown:

(1) Take a taxi to about 500-800 baht.

(2) Take the airport bus to the downtown area for about 120 baht, and to Badong, Kata or Karen Beach for about 180 baht.

Local transportation:

The best way to visit outlying islands is to take part in local tours. ? Usually in Batong night market, department stores or restaurants, there are booths to introduce the itinerary, and the expenses include hotel transfer, boat money, lunch and snorkeling equipment. The price will vary according to the number of participants, the level of meals and whether to stay. Be sure to ask before buying, there is a lot of room for bargaining. ?

Tug-tuk: Be sure to negotiate the price before getting on the bus. Generally speaking, going back and forth in the same range is a short distance, such as going back and forth near Badong; If it is a long distance, such as from Phuket to the seaside in Badong, or from Badong to Shenxian Peninsula, the charge is higher. ? When there are many people, you might as well charter a car.

Car Rental: There are many car rental companies in Badong Night Market. You can rent a car only with an international driver's license. You can rent a motorcycle or jeep.

Island bus: Phuket bus, probably? 30? Every minute from 7: 00 to 17: 00? The main passengers are fishermen and local residents.

Step 3 ferry

1.？ Is it from Ravi? (Rawai)？ Beach to Coral Island: How long is the voyage? 10? Minutes.

2.？ From where? Silai? Emerald Island Pier: About the voyage? 20? Minutes.

3.？ From deep water bay? (Markhan)? To Pipi Island: How long is the flight? 1~2? hour

Four. Entry and exit instructions

entry procedures

1. Documents required to enter Thailand:

Passport, customs declaration form and entry-exit card (the original copy will be collected when entering the country, and the duplicate copy will be collected when leaving the country). The customs declaration form and entry-exit card should be filled in English with names in capital letters.

2. Entry formalities:

Put the entry and exit card in your passport, the Immigration Bureau will go through the customs formalities, take out the checked baggage in the terminal, and then take the customs declaration form to the customs inspection office for inspection, then go out of the customs and enter the welcome hall.

Required information:

1. Passport must be valid for at least half a year. Passport has at least 2 blank pages for visa.

Passport filling format

2. Two one-inch old photos with a white background or a blue background within half a year (the Thai Consulate has strict requirements on photos. If the passport has been issued for more than half a year, it is impossible to provide the same photo as the first page of the passport, and other recent photos need to be prepared). Photos of the past six months must be provided, otherwise they will be detained and the guests' trip will be delayed.

Please pay special attention to check whether there is a Thai extension or DT record in the guest passport, and the price is different.