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What to Do?

What to Do in Phuket? What not to miss, and what are the must-see? There are so many answers. Phuket is blessed with many activities and attractions. Some are on the island, and the most impressive are near enough to visit one or more in a single day. After 25 years here, it is quite easy to answer, and we listed all the places we love most in this ‘Phuket Attractions’ section… have fun!

San Chao Mae Yanang Shrine in Phuket Town

San Chao Mae Yanang Shrine

    San Chao Mae Yanang Shrine, stands on Krabi Road in Phuket Town. A Chinese migrant founded the temple in 1853 during Phuket’s tin-mining boom, when many Chinese families settled on the island and brought their beliefs and rituals with them.

    Sam Pai Kong Shrine in Phuket

    Sam Pai Kong Shrine

      Sam Pai Kong Shrine, often called Bangku Shrine, stands on Thepkasattri Road in Koh Kaew, a few minutes east of the British International School. They believe Chinese tin mine workers built the first modest hall more than 100 years ago.

      San Chao Jeng Ong Shrine in Phuket Town

      San Chao Jeng Ong Shrine

        Tucked behind Vachira Phuket Hospital on Yaowarat Road, San Chao Jeng Ong Shrine is easy to miss. A banyan tree guards the entrance, filtering afternoon light onto a red facade trimmed with jade-green tiles and twisting dragons.

        Phuket Sports and Activities Directory

        Phuket Sports Directory

          Phuket is a great place to stay active, with a long list of sports and outdoor activities to enjoy on the island and in the sea. You can try Muay Thai, hit the gym, relax with yoga, or have fun surfing, kayaking, and snorkelling.

          Wat Suan Dok in Chiang Mai

          Wat Suan Dok

            Wat Suan Dok, which means the temple of the flower garden, was built in 1373 and is unique because of the many white mausoleums containing the remains of the previous rulers of Chiang Mai

            Wat Lok Moli in Chiang Mai

            Wat Lok Moli

              An ancient temple with a massive chedi and royal history Wat Lok Moli is one of those temples people often notice without planning to visit.… Read More »Wat Lok Moli

              Wat Phra Singh in Chiang Mai

              Wat Phra Singh

                Wat Phra Singh is a significant one. It looks modest and darker than most other wats from the outside but is superb inside. Walk to the back to admire another temple and a shiny golden stupa

                Wat Phan On in Chiang Mai

                Wat Phan On

                  Wat Phan On is on the side of the Walking Street Market, with a golden Chedi and a beautifully decorated main Temple. On Sundays, the temple is occupied by food vendors and tables for customers to enjoy.

                  Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai

                  Wat Chedi Luang

                    Wat Chedi Luang is the largest and most spacious, with an immense and majestic central stupa. The square brick shape of the main chedi with elephants surrounding it is very iconic

                    Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai

                    Doi Suthep

                      Doi Suthep is the most iconic landmark of Chiang Mai, but it takes about an hour by car to reach from the downtown city centre

                      San Chao Phra Pun Tao Kong Shrine

                      Pun Tao Kong Shrine

                        Pun Tuao Kong Shrine (San Chao Phra Pun Tao Kong) is a small Chinese shrine sitting quietly on the edge of the road at the top of Patong Hill. Many people drive past it without noticing, but locals know it well.

                        Sui Boon Tong Shrine

                        Sui Boon Tong Shrine

                          Sui Boon Tong Shrine is a lesser-known Chinese shrine, but despite its discreet location and modest entrance, it remains an active spiritual site and plays a meaningful role during the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival.

                          Aikwanich Mansion on Dibuk Road

                          Aikwanich Mansion on Dibuk Road

                            You can’t miss this mint-green building when you walk through the heart of Phuket Old Town — it sits right at the corner where Dibuk Road meets Yaowarat Road, just opposite the Locktien Local Food Court, a beautiful example of the island’s old Sino-Portuguese architecture.

                            Long Hun Keng Shrine in Phuket Town

                            Long Hun Keng Shrine ⛩️

                              Long Hun Keng Shrine (肜雲宮) is a small and lesser-known Chinese shrine located along Thepkasattri Road in Phuket Town. Despite its modest size and low profile, it holds cultural significance for the local Chinese-Thai community, especially during the Vegetarian Festival.

                              Oto Play Park in Chalong, Phuket

                              OTO Play Park

                                At Oto Play Park, children are free to dive into hands-on activities that nurture their creativity and spark positive play. Whether it’s climbing, building, or creating, each area is designed to ignite their sense of adventure and fun.

                                Sindh Spa at Sinae Phuket

                                Sindh Spa at Sinae Phuket

                                  Only a few minutes’ drive from Phuket Town, Sindh Spa at Sinae Phuket Luxury Hotel offers the ultimate getaway for anyone who wants to unwind. Inspired by the Sanskrit term “Sindhu” (river), this spa captures the calming, rejuvenating spirit of water in each therapy.