About Phuket

At the shore of Phuket

Phuket is Thailand's largest island, a idyllic site for the country's premier international beach resort. Much of the island's charm is that the ocean facing west coast is lined with a series of bays where white sand beaches span between two rocky points. This makes for a series of relatively intimate places rather than one big unbroken stretch of sand lined with high rise hotels and packed with people. See the Phuket beaches page for an overall map to the main beaches and towns of the island. As befits a mature international resort destination, Phuket has a large variety of sun and surf activities so there's something for just about everyone. Some would argue that Phuket's development as an international destination has made it a little less exotic. While this is certainly true of some places, there's still a lot of local colour to be found for those willing to step away from the beach and look for it. Before it became an international resort destination, the people of Phuket made their money from tin. When tin mining first began to boom in the nineteenth century, those at the top built many large mansions and shops in a blend of Chinese and Portuguese styles. Some fine examples still exist and many have been restored in recent years. You can see good examples, some open to the public, on Dibuk, Phang-Nga, Yaowarat, Thalang and Krabi streets.

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