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Phuket
Attraction (Muang District)
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Interest Beaches
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Attractions in Phuket Thailand
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Khao Rang
A
great view of Phuket Town, the southern part of the island, and some
of the offshore islands, can be obtained by going to the top of Kao
Rang Hill, on the city's northwest. There are also several restaurants
featuring spectacular views of the city, a health park for exercise
enthusiast, and a comfortable, expanse of grass for picnickers at
the top with a bronze statue of Phraya Ratsada Nupradit the model
Governor of Phuket during King Rama V's reign.
Chalong
Temple
is about 8 kms. outside town. Take
Vichit Songkram Rd., to the Bypass Rd., and turn left, and drive for
about 10 mins. Wat Chalong will be on your left. This is where stands
the cast statue of Luang Por Cham, who helped the people of Phuket
put down the Angyee, or Chinese Coolie, Rebellion in 1876 during the
reign of Rama V. There are also statues of Luang Por Chaung, and Luang
Por Gluam. Other monks, who were abbots of the temple during later
times, and who are the objects of respect and recipients of the offerings
by Phuket people generally.
Thai
Village and Orchid Farm
A show of Thai dance, handicrafts, culture, elephants and a demonstration
of old time tin-mining takes place among the orchids. Located in Sam
Kong, about 3 kms. from downtown Phuket.
Phuket
Aquarium
There are several species of sea lives are on display at the aquarium,
many of them are taken from seawater. The aquarium is located at Cape
Panwa, on the island's extreme southeast. The tourists could get much
knowledge, surely surprise with wonderful sea lives living in the
sea. Phuket Butterfly Farm and Aquarium
This place like the paradise for the children where they can get both
knowledge and have fun. There are heaps of butterfly of various species
and a few reef fish, there is a lack of specific information, and
many kinds of marine life are on display. Located in Sam Kong about
3 kms. from downtown Phuket.
Antique
Buildings
The beginning of the nineteen century,during the tin mining boom all
the construction built in the Sino-Portuguese styles are well preserved.
All are still stand along the streets of the Chinatown. but stretch
back a long way. Many, especially on Dibuk Rd., have old wooden doors
with Chinese fretwork carving. Other streets, forming what might be
called "Old Phuket", with similar structures are Phang-nga, Yaowarat,
Thalang, and Krabi, and a walking tour of the area is easy and delightful.
Some other old European-style buildings of note are the Provincial
Hall.
Saphan
Hin
A land reclamation project provided abundant new land now used for
parks and public facilities at Sapan Hin, located where Phuket Rd.,
meets the sea in Phuket Town. In the circle is the Tin Mining Monument,
shaped like a large drill bit, dedicated to the memory of Captain
Edward Thomas Miles, the Australian who brought the first tin dredge
to Phuket in 1909. The monument was built in 1969 on the occasion
of the 60th anniversary of tin dredging in Phuket. The Sport Center
is located in the park.
Phuket
Sea Shell Museum
Really the world's most valuable collection of seashells has been
put on display at Phuket Seashell Museum near Rawai Beach on the island's
southwestern shores. The emphasis is on shells from Phuket and Thai
waters, which are among the most sought-after by collectors, however
shells from every part of the world are featured. Wherever they originate,
each shell in the Shell Museum is the best of its type--very often
the only of its type. Displays have been created in a logical order,
and visitors can see at once differing characteristics among related
species. There are numerous rarities and freaks including the world's
largest golden pearl (140 karats), large sections of sedimentary rock
containing shell fossils that represent the earth's earliest life-forms,
and a shell that weighs 250 kilograms.
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