Phuket travel guide
Beaches, old-town shophouses and Patong nightlife in Thailand.
Phuket is Thailand's biggest island — beaches, viewpoints and a loud nightlife strip, with the old town's painted shophouses for daytime. Travelers on TravBuddy build days around Phuket Old Town, the Khao Rang viewpoint, Hanuman World and the Phuket FantaSea show, with beach clubs and Patong's bars after dark.
This Phuket guide ranks the spots travelers include most in real trips, so you can shape a day-by-day plan of beaches and old town.
- Best time
- November–February
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Phuket: quick questions
What are the top things to do in Phuket?+
Top experiences in Phuket include Khao Rang Viewpoint, Hanuman World, Phuket FantaSea, Phuket Elephant Sanctuary.
What are some offbeat places to visit in Phuket?+
Beyond the usual spots, travellers in Phuket also visit Phuket Old Town, Monkey Hill Viewpoint.
Where should you eat in Phuket?+
Popular places to eat in Phuket include Phuket Town Central Market, Cafe Phuket Viewpoint.
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Plan my Phuket tripFacts on this page are computed from 8 trips planned on TravBuddy and traveler ratings refreshed on 21 July 2026.