Travel Guide To Phuket

General Information
Shopping
Attractions
Kosher & Religion
Accommodations

Country:Thailand
City:Phuket
Area:1568.737 km²
Local time:GMT+7
Currency:Thai Baht
Language:Thai

Phuket, a large island for a great experience for the traditionalists

Phuket Island is the largest island of Thailand and is located in the Andaman Sea, 862 km southwest of Bangkok, with nearly 400,000 inhabitants and is a fine pearl of tourism for 1.5 million tourists who visit it every year.

There are a wide variety of train, bus and ferry access options but the best on the flight. There are local flights back and forth from Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai. There are also flights from a variety of places in the world, Australia, Japan, Singapore and more.

Inside the island it is easy to travel with the many taxis and tuktuks that can be found anywhere and you can rent their services at affordable prices to your pocket. The cabs and tacos will take you to a very wide range of attractions for the whole family, amazing cranes to full adrenaline attractions.

Phuket is a convenient and easy place to stay for the observant, and there is no problem keeping all the commandments and enjoy the trip in full.

Famous shopping areas in Phuket

The most shopping spots in Phuket that you should not miss

Jungceylon
Ocean Patong
Patong Main Road
Chao Fah Variety

Central Festival Market
Ocean Plaxa Bangla Patong

So what is there to do in Phuket?

The answer is a lot. The island has a huge range of activities for friends, family and couples. Here I will give you a few selected examples, which are highly recommended to see.

You want to feel like James Bond, the famous spy. It is highly recommended to take a boat trip to the island where a James Bond film was taken in the 1970s. The island is located between islands called Pan Nga Bay. The island tour is held with long, flat boats that allow for trips to the islands. The islands have hundreds of species of fish, oysters, rich vegetation and spectacular views. There is also an attraction of boating in the caves which is cool that go into the cave and see how beautiful the sea connects to it perfectly.

If you want beaches with coconut trees and turquoise water you can see through the bottom, you may want to sail to Koh Phi Phi. The island is about 45 km from Phuket and can be reached by old fishing boats or luxury yachts The island is perfect for walking on the beach, swimming, snorkeling and just a few hours of beach lounging that you simply do not want to walk on.

Where a famous Leonardo DiCaprio movie called "The Beach" was filmed along the island with plenty of stalls and shops offering you many nice things to buy.

If you want to stimulate your heartbeat and fill your body with adrenalin, the island has a variety of places where you can jump in Angie from a height of 60 meters. There is also Cable Jungle Adventure, a huge and impressive oasis complex.

The complex covers an area of 1,200 meters, which has 15 stations of omegas ranging from 6 to 30 meters. Please note that entry is from age 7 and up. It is recommended to wear long pants and shoes. The location of the site is in the eastern island near the town of Thalang Phuket will not disappoint dive enthusiasts.

There are a wide variety of diving sites in the world. There is also a possibility to take a diving course at one of the many diving clubs on the island. A very nice spot to dive in is the Shark Point.

The place is a nature reserve that is located about an hour and a half long and is sailing from Phuket. There are many sharks, many types of fish and a variety of interesting vegetation.

In the context of shopping you will have nothing. There is a very wide variety of shopping centers and markets on the island that sell everything from clothes, souvenirs, electrical appliances and more. If you want to spend one day shopping you will not be disappointed.

Attraction in Phuket

Phuket Aquarium: In this great place you can find over 150 fish species including sharks, turtles, eels, octopuses, squids and more. The place has a cool attraction of walking in a tunnel that simulates walking in the water, when you see the fish around you.

Phuket Butterfly Garden & Insect World: It is a tropical experience in which you will circulate among 6,000 butterflies from 40 different species. There is also a wide variety of insects, such as beetles, termites, spiders, scorpions, and more. Two nice things to look at are the process of turning the worm into a cocoon and then fluttering and displaying all the stages of silkworm development and the production of silk.

A great place to jump and spend a lot of energy for kids is 50 FLY! Phuket's Trampolines Park. The park is located near the city of Phuket and offers a variety of activities that include free time of jumps to fatigue and acrobatics where you can improve your jumping ability and do stunts. The attraction is for children aged 4 years or older.

It is recommended to come with sports clothing suitable for a sporting experience.

The giant plastic ball of a rollerball. Imagine that you are descending 190 meters down a huge plastic ball that is rolling you everywhere and you are on a crazy level that raises adrenalin.

The experience is very safe. The ball is made up of two layers that prevent any damage to the inside. The inner layer of the ball is filled with 40 liters of water, so the experience is wet, bring clothes that you do not mind getting wet and towel. The attraction is for children over the age of 6 and is located on the hills overlooking the Kalim Beach.

Beaches, beaches, beaches and more, let's see which beach is right for you.

Patong Beach- If you are looking for action, this is the beach for you. The beach has everything. There are very equal shopping centers, scuba diving, water sports, booths with lots of things to buy, parties and more. The beach is also ideal for bathing in the sea, which is a nice bonus on any beach.

Panasa and Surin- These are two stunningly beautiful bays for those looking for peace, tranquility and scenery. Surin Beach is a beach with endless golden sand and turquoise waters that give it a very special look that has no second in the world. In addition to the great beauty and quiet, you can enjoy the limited markets that include galleries of interesting local charm.

The shores of Hau Island and Nai Yang- These beaches are beaches located in the north of the island. The beaches are considered the longest on the island and are ideal for bathing and resting. The beaches also have the possibility of seeing turtle females who are going to lay their eggs on the beach between November and January.

How do you manage with the observance of tradition?

The answer is easy. Phuket has a wide range of religious services for anyone who wants to keep the tradition. In Phuket, there is a Chabad House, where you can find a synagogue where all the prayers are conducted according to the prayer times of the synagogue. Tefillin can be placed 24 hours a day, Torah lessons and a listening ear for every problem you have. There is even a magnificent and clean women's mikveh in the complex, which must be arranged in advance.

At the Chabad House, you can dine in a meat restaurant under the supervision of the Chief Rabbi of Thailand, Rabbi Yosef H. Kantor, the food is very tasty, the service is very pampering and the prices are really affordable for the Israeli pocket.

There is a wide range of hotels near the Chabad House, such as the Ibis Phuket Patong Hotel, which is one minute from the Chabad House and is a pampering hotel. Another good hotel is Andaman Beach Suites Hotel. The hotel offers all the luxuries of a hotel, pampering beds, Wi-Fi connection, a pool and more. Hope I helped you get to know Phuket, the big island with great experiences for everyone, including the observant.