Exciting Places to Visit in Phuket

Phuket is one of the sought-after Asian tourist destinations. With its massive stretches of glittering white sands, cerulean waters, and the swaying palm trees around every corner, one might just get an idea that a Phuket holiday is only about the most alluring beaches. 

But it is much more than that. While the beaches are a significant part of the landscapes in Phuket, there are innumerable other places that one should pay a visit to here. From sanctuaries to local markets, from temples to shrines, Phuket has an array of exciting places and attractions. 

Here are a few of those fascinating places to visit in Phuket: 

1. Flying Hanuman

Flying Hanuman is an immense ziplining adventure full of thrill and adrenaline rush. It comprises up to 15 ziplines, 2 sky bridges, 2 abseils, 3 spiral staircases and a sky rail. You can choose a 28 or 16 platform route to marvel at the spectacular views across the jungle treetops to Phuket town.

Distance from Patong Beach

Flying Hanuman is located at a distance of approximately 7 kilometres from Patong Beach. It takes around 20 minutes to reach Surin Beach from the Patong Beach via Route 4029. 

How to Reach

You can reach Flying Hanuman from Patong Beach by bus by spending 70 to 170 baht. Bus travel duration is about 35 minutes. To experience the exquisite beauty of this Phuket holiday rainforests, generally tourists book package tours that include the convenience of pick up and drop off directly from your hotel. Take a package that includes platforms, meals and  transfer. Enjoy the thrill of zip wires, swing, sky rail and rappelling in the package.

2. Bang Pae Waterfall

Bang Pae Waterfall at Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in Thalang is 16 metres in height and the biggest of the three waterfalls of Phuket. It is a serene alternative to beaches located in the north of Phuket and is a popular picnic place. It acts as a fun swimming destination. There are restaurants nearby to enjoy hearty meals.

Distance from Patong Beach

Bang Pae Waterfall is located at a distance of 30 kilometres from Patong Beach. It takes approximately a bit more than 30 minutes to reach Bangpae Waterfall from the Patong Beach via Route 4027. Alternative route is 4030, which is around 36 kilometres and takes around 46 minutes to travel from point to point.

How to Reach

The distance from Patong Beach to Bang Pae Waterfall can be covered by bus Blue Songtaews by paying a bus fare of 70 baht and takes around 2.5 hours to reach the destination. Patong to Ban Bang Pae bus service arrives at Phuket Bang Rong Pier station and connect Patong Station. There are no direst buses and buses go via a break in the Phuket Town. On the contrary, taxi takes merely half an hour to reach but is expensive, charging around 680 – 850 baht to cover the same distance.

3. Bangla Boxing Stadium

Bangla Boxing Stadium is where you can watch real fight Thai boxing on every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Muay Thai is a martial art from authentic to Thailand and involves outstanding necking duel, both physical and mental. For fighting, the competitors use the body as a weapon and displays great physical attacks on both elbows, knees and feet. 

Distance from Patong Beach

Bangla Boxing Stadium is located a short distance away from Patong Beach, hardly 550 metres away. It takes just about 2 minutes to reach Bangla Boxing Stadium, Phuket, from the Patong Beach. 

How to Reach

The distance from Patong Beach to Bangla Boxing Stadium can be covered comfortably by walking the short distance of around 550 metres. 

4. Hanuman World

Hanuman World Phuket is an exciting eco-adventure park, located south of Prince of Songkla University. This adventure park offers treetop ziplining and skywalk. Ziplining has 16 thrilling lines up to 400 metres in length, through huge and ancient trees in dense hillside jungle. Skywalk allows you to explore the forest canopy at a more sedate pace.

Distance from Patong Beach

The Hanuman World Phuket is located at a distance of around 13.7 kilometres from Patong Beach. It takes approximately half an hour to reach Hanuman World, Phuket, from Patong Beach via Routes 4029, 4020, 4024 and 4010. 

How to reach

Take a taxi to reach The Hanuman World Phuket and it should take you a bit more than 20 minutes. Or you can self-drive in a two-wheeler or a four-wheeler from Patong to The Hanuman World Phuket. Alternatively, you can book a half-day exciting tour to go ziplining through the rain forest of Phuket that provides round-trip transportation and course options according to your interests. The half-day trip may be customized to include a meal and a range of 1-3 hours of treetop experience to enhance your high-flying experience.

5. Kata Night Market

Kata Night Market is a covered shopping area and has a very large food court and busy stalls. It is located along Kata New Road with a giant gorilla and Hulk statues at the entrance. Meals and souvenirs are of wide variety and reasonably priced. It has three large domed pavilions; one a food court with a bar, other two holding market stalls. 

Distance from Patong Beach

The Kata Night Market, Phuket, is located at a distance of approximately 11 kilometres from Patong Beach. It takes around 17 minutes to reach Kata Night Market, Phuket, from the Patong Beach via Route 4030. It takes much longer if travelled by bus or Blue Songtaews.

How to Reach

You can reach Kata Night Market from Patong Beach by bus, taxi or Songteause. The distance is approximately 11 kilometres and it takes 300-370 baht by taxi and you can reach in 10 minutes. There are connecting buses or Blue Songtaews departing from Patong and arriving at Phuket Airport. From there you need to avail a taxi to reach Kata Night Market. You take half an hour to reach Kata Night Market by paying a bus fare of 55-170 baht. Buses connect Kata Night Market running on a regular basis, and operate every day. If you have a rented vehicle at your disposal, it offers hassle-free and convenient conveyance from Patong to the Kata Night Market.

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