Phuket
Travel Guide - Attractions Phuket Town Thailand
Khao Rang
A famous View of Phuket, the southern parts of the island,
and some of the offshore islands, can be obtained by going
to the top of Khao Rang Hill, on the city's northwest. There
are also several restaurants featuring spectacular views
of the city, a large health park, and an 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
 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. This is 8
Kilometres from downtown. There are statues 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.
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.
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.
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.
Provided by Tourism Authority of Thailand
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