Often regarded as “The Pearl of the Andaman”, Phuket is equipped with beautiful beaches, excellent offshore diving sites, great sailing opportunities, and vivacious nightlife. Patong, Kata and Karon are the most popular beaches facing the Andaman Sea these white sandy beaches offer many leisure activities. There are also some offshore diving areas, includes Surin, Similan and Racha islands that have world-class beauty of colorful corals, clear waters and myriad sea creatures. Those who are interested in yachting would enjoy the Annual Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, which has become a top international event over the years. Other activities on the Phuket Island as well as the offshore islands include sea canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing and world-class golf grounds. Environmentalists can find trekking trails and relax in the serene beauty of forests, mountains, waterfalls, and parks such as Kratu Waterfall and Khao Phra Thaeo National Park. Laem Phromthep offers the most fabulous scene of sun setting over the Andaman Sea. Besides the natural attraction, Phuket has several temples, among the most prominent one is Wat Chalong. It houses a pagoda that contains the Buddha’s relics. Visitors can also explore the cultural background of Phuket at the Old Town Phuket, which features elegant Sino-Portuguese-style buildings built nearly 100 years ago.
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