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1. Big Buddha Phuket ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Chinpracha House ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Dolphins Bay Phuket

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4. Flying Hanuman

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5. Karon Viewpoint

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6. Kathu Waterfall

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7. Ko Panyi

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8. Monkey Hill

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9. Old Phuket Town

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10. Patong Go-Kart Speedway

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11. Phang Nga

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12. Phi Phi Islands

Romantic Islands
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13. Phuket Aquarium

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14. Phuket Fantasea

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15. Phuket Mining Museum

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16. Phuket Trickeye Museum

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17. Siam Niramit Phuket

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18. Similan Islands

Romantic Islands
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19. Thai Hua Museum

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20. Thavorn Museum

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21. Wat Chalong

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22. Phuket Food Tours

Tours in the Area
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What makes Phuket a great vacation destination?
  • Answer: Phuket is a beautiful collection of islands off mainland Thailand and is a vacation destination filled with stunning views, historical sites, and fun attractions for the entire family.
  • Question: What is special about visiting Phuket?
  • Answer: The great thing about Phuket is that visitors can explore everything it has to offer, no matter how small or large a budget.
  • Question: What makes Phuket's beaches stand out?
  • Answer: The beaches in Phuket deserve to be acknowledged on their own; the crystal-clear waters and golden sands make it one of the most beautiful places in the world to sunbathe, swim, snorkel, scuba dive, or participate in other water activities.
  • Question: What are some must-see attractions in Phuket?
  • Answer: Some attractions that shouldn't be missed include the 45-foot-tall Big Buddha, the fishing village of Ko Panyi, Old Phuket Town, and the Phi Phi Islands.

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