Phuket - Thailand
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okrutnyb
N 07° 49.261 E 098° 17.843
47N E 422536 N 864576
Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and is called the Pearl of Andaman Sea.
Waymark Code: WM15Y4P
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 03/21/2022
Views: 9
The book calls Phuket a "playground for the rich" claiming it has lost its innocence and personality. You may find it true if you stay in Patong - the famous resort city. It has a beautiful beach, a lot of luxurious hotels, vivid nightlife, and unfortunately a tone of tourist crowding on streets and seashore. But Phuket has more to offer and an original charm still can be found here. Watch a sunset at less crowded but still stunning Kata beach (it is shown by coordinates). Visit Big Buddha temple on Nakkerd Hill with a 45 m high statue that overlooks the whole island. Have an amazing Thai massage, go snorkeling, or take windsurfing lessons.
Name of Source Book: 1,000 places to see before you die, 1st edition, 2003
Page Location in Source Book: 505
Type of Waymark: Hotel, experience
Location of Coordinates: Kata beach
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
Best time to visit: October - April
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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