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Andaman beaches from Kata to Surin, Phuket Old Town's shophouses and food, Wat Chalong, and boat trips to Phang Nga Bay and Phi Phi's Maya Bay.
The best of Phuket, according to 3 travel creators
We read 4 Phuket itineraries and counted which places come up again and again. Higher on the list means more creators recommend it.
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1.Ao Phang Nga National Park
Phang Nga3 of 3 creators recommendfrom $8.92
Bay of limestone karst islands, sea caves and lagoons.
2.Big Buddha Phuket
Nakkerd Hills (Karon/Chalong)3 of 3 creators recommendFree
45 m white marble Buddha statue on a hilltop.
Tip: The viewpoint was reported closed after the 2024 Kata landslide (Phuket News, Nov 2025). Check it has reopened before you go.
3.James Bond Island
Phang Nga Bay3 of 3 creators recommendfrom $12
Karst islet made famous by The Man with the Golden Gun.
4.Phuket Old Town
Phuket Town3 of 3 creators recommendFree
Historic district of Sino-Portuguese shophouses around Thalang Road.
7.Bang Pae Waterfall
Thalang2 of 3 creators recommendfrom $5.95
Jungle waterfall in Khao Phra Thaeo wildlife sanctuary.
12.Maya Bay
Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park2 of 3 creators recommendfrom $12
Cliff-ringed bay from The Beach; swimming is not allowed.
Tip: Closed every year from 1 Aug to 30 Sep. National park fee 400 THB. No swimming in the bay.
Where to eat in Phuket
1.One Chun Cafe & Restaurant
Phuket Town2 of 3 creators recommend
Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant for Phuket-style dishes.
2.Tu Kab Khao
Phuket Old Town2 of 3 creators recommend
Southern Thai restaurant in a colonial shophouse.
8.Laem Hin Seafood
Ko Kaew (east coast)1 of 3 creators recommendfrom $10
Seafood restaurants reached by shuttle boat.
10.Phuket Sunday Walking Street
Phuket Old Town1 of 3 creators recommend
Sunday-evening street market on Thalang Road.
Where to stay in Phuket
1.Banyan Tree Phuket
Laguna / Bang Tao1 of 3 creators recommendfrom $275/night
All-pool-villa luxury resort in the Laguna complex.
2.InterContinental Phuket Resort
Kamala1 of 3 creators recommendfrom $196/night
Beachfront luxury resort on Kamala Bay.
3.Lub d Phuket Patong
Patong1 of 3 creators recommendfrom $11/night
Social hostel and hotel with a pool in Patong.
4.The Blanket Hotel Phuket Town
Phuket Old Town1 of 3 creators recommendfrom $40/night
Mid-range hotel in Phuket Town.
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