Phuket Landmarks

OVERVIEW

See the island’s immense natural beauty on a panoramic drive through the countryside with occasional stops at attractions that reflect the culture. Few settings are quite so inspiring as Promthep Cape, the southernmost point on Phuket, from which you will gaze out over the island-dotted Andaman Sea. You will enjoy a different perspective of Phuket’s gorgeous landscape from the alabaster Big Buddha statue atop Mount Nagakerd. It faces Chalong Bay, where you will find the Buddhist temple Wat Chalong. A gilt statue of a heroic monk that helped quell the Chinese Coolie Rebellion in 1876 is on display inside. To further enhance your understanding of the local religious beliefs, you will browse JuiTui Chinese shrine, a shrine decorated with statutes of Chinese gods. Its red and gold colors are meant to bring good luck and joy. Free time will also be allotted for shopping at a high-end store that carries exquisite jewelry, Thai silk clothing and fine porcelain.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Behold the island’s natural beauty, especially from atop Promthep Cape at the southern tip.
• Visit two Buddhist temples and a Chinese shrine where Taoism is practiced.
• Shop for luxury goods such as Thai silk, cultured pearls and porcelain.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.