5 Must-Visit Places in Phuket, Thailand-Dream Girls

So many people take trips to Phuket, making it among Asia’s most famous beach destinations. But aside from its sparkly beaches, the island is also home to places that are sure to grab any traveler’s interest. Read on to learn about the 5 best sites to visit in the place known as the Pearl of the Andaman Sea.

Old Phuket Houses

Walking around the old district of Phuket will take you at least a century back with its oornate and well-preserved houses that used to be occupied by the town’s richest. The best time to do this is during the day when you can see every striking detail of the exterior of the antique abodes. There are also cafes and restaurants in the area, where you can rest and grab a bite to eat after your stroll.

Big Buddha

With a height of 150 ft and width of 80 ft, the Big Buddha is surely an attraction to visit in Phuket. It is layered with Burmese marble tiles and sits serenely on a hilltop right at the center of the island. One may say that its peaceful facade provides the balance in this bustling beach district.

Phang Nga Bay

A tour in Phuket’s most popular bay can bring you more exciting experiences than you’d expect. For one, you can rent a long tail boat and go to its different islands. One of the most popular, hence one of the most crowded, is the James Bond Island, which was the setting of the 1974 Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun. Here, you will find the coast filled with kiosks of T-shirts, sarong, jewelry, and other local trinkets. Then you can ask your boatman to take you to Koh Panyee, a stilted, floating village home to numerous local restaurants. And if you’re looking for something more extreme, you can kayak around the bay and experience squeezing your way through limestone caves.

Bangla Road Nightlife

If you’re the type of person who hates to call it a day, then you should definitely go to Bangla Road. Here, the music gets louder and lights get brighter as the night goes deeper. If you don’t fancy watching girls dance with poles, you can still have fun with beer. The street is lined with bars, but there are also cafes and fast-food restaurants where you can unwind after a night of tipping bottles.

Simon Cabaret

People go to Phuket to have fun. And, on this part of the globe, these performers, who are mostly transsexuals, can give you the most flamboyant fun you can ever get. They have extravagant costumes for every performance, which include cultural dances and impressions of Hollywood performers.