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Phuket
Island
Phuket Island,
The Phuket 's history in the old day, the
area of the phuket island was called Maneekram or JungCeylon or
Phukead which it means in Thai "Glass Mountain" but later
is deviation to Phuket. Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand,
located in Andaman sea off southern Thailand and is a southern provinces
of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are Phang Nga and
Krabi. The area of Phuket is around 543 square
kilometres, is approximately the size of Singapore. Phuket is away
from Bangkok around 862 kilometres. How to get to Phuket is by road
or by plane. But before reach Phuket city we have to pass the Thao
Thep Krasattri and Thao Si Sunthon monument. The story of Thai horoine
in 1785 AD when Phuket was surrounded by Burmese troops who invaded
Thailand. It was under the command of Chan,the widow of the governor
and her sister,Muk who united local people and soilders successfully
fought and drove burmese out of Phuket. It took over 30 days of
the defending troops of Phuket, under the command of Chan and Muk,
to claim their victory. As a result ,noble title were granted to
chan and Muk as Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao
Si Sunthon respectively to honor them. Phuket, nowaday
is a world famous tourist place in the world. It is well known as
"Pearl of Andaman Sea" with many beautiful
sandy beaches and emerald water with and abundance of marine life.
Phuket has full of luxury hotels and facilities provided to the
tourists all over the world. And below are the names of beautiful
and interesting places you cannot miss when you come to
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Wat
(temple)Chalong, Wat Chalong
is the most important Buddhist temple in Phuket. The temple
is highly respected among Thai people for it healing powers.
This story was in 1876, during the reign of King Rama 5, there
was a rebellion by Chinese tin miners,called themselves "Angyee".
Luang Por Chaem(Leader of the monk) helped
to stop the rebellion and help Thais in healing those wounded
during the fighting. Evenually Thais won and brought back peace
to Phuket again then Luang Por chaem has become well known to
the Thais throught out the country. Inside the chapel of Wat
Chalong also contained the statues of three of the temples most
venerated monks Luang Por Chaem, Luang Por Chuang and Luang
Por Gluam.
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Patong
Beach,The
most famous beach in Phuket , it is a long curve bay with crystal
clear water and very beautiful white sandy beach also suitable
for swimming,diving and enjoy water sports games such as jetski,windsurfing,snorkeling
and parasailing, It is located approximately 15 kilometres from
the Phuket city. Patong Beach is similar to Pattaya Beach,eastern
of Thailand. It 's full of a wide range of accommodations and
shopping places and night entertainments.
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Phrom
Thep Cape,
"Phrom" is Thai for Hindu "Brahma" signifying
purity, and "Thep" means "God" Promthep
is the most beautiful place to see Phuket 's famous sunset.
It is located next to the Rawae Beach around 2 kilimetres. It
is a cape on the extreme south end of Phuket. Local people always
call "Leam Jao" (The Gods ' Cape).
From the cliffs can walk down to the end of the cape at the
sea is a line of Palm trees and can also look out at the Emerald
green sea water, that is very beautiful scenery, and a road
leads northwest to Nai Han Beach. |
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Similan
islands,
Similan islands have beautiful sandy beaches,
smooth granite boulders which tumble down into the sea and emerald
water with an abundance of marine life. The group of eight islands
lie to the northwest of Phuket, in a National marine
park. The Similan Islands offer the unique chance of
diving with whale sharks. The coral is exceptionally varied
and the water incredibly clear and calm. The island group is
ranked one of the top 10 diving destination in the world.
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Coral
Island,
The small island, known as Koh Hae in thai,
is one day trip, due to the fact that it takes only 20 minutes
by speedboat from Phuket, Coral Island is beautiful beach with
crystal clear water which is perfect for watersports such parasailing,
snorkeling, saling and scuba diving.There are also several good
seafood restaurants on the island. |
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Phang
Ngo Bay,
Phang Nga Bay is incredibly scenic with limestone islands rising
out of the sea. Highlights include Panak and Hong islands, surrounded
with sheer cliffs and mangrove forests. Tapu island and Pingkan
island,which featured in the James Bond film"The
Man with the Golden Gun"starring Roger Moore that
made Tapu island become a very famous places in the world. |
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Phi
Phi island, It
is located in Southeast of Phuket ,and is away from Phuket around
40 kilometres with the attraction of the spectacular rock walls
rising from crystal clear seas and beautiful beaches where is
ideal for diving to see the coral reef under the sea.The fastest
and safety way to Phi Phi island is by speed boat. Visit Phi
Phi Ley and the Viking cave with paintings
of sail boats,which look similar to Viking ships. |
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Phuket
pearls farms and factorys,
Phuket island has many pearl farms and factorys,these places
such as in Rang Noi island, Rang Yai island,Naga Noi island,Muk
island and etc. Especially in Rang Yai island which
take around 15 minutes by boat from Phuket island covered with
coconut and pine trees and white sandy beach. In the old day
it was favorite place for fishing but nowaday is well known
as an excellent place to culture pearls.In the pearls farm and
factory also have a live demonstration of how pearls are cultured,
harvested and turn into beautiful pieces of jewelry and show
how to distinguish between authentic and imitate one. |
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Phuket
Fantasea, Phuket
Fantasea is a cultural theme park packed with loads of activities
and entertainment. The theme park is inspired by Thailand 's
rich and exotic heritage. However, Phuket Fantasea not only
showcases the charm and beauty of Thailand, but also enriches
ancient Thai traditions with cutting edge technology and special
effects. Not to be missed during your holiday in Phuket. |
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