Phuket
Attraction - Muang District
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Attractions in Phuket Thailand
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Khao Rang
A
great view of Phuket Town, the southern part of the island, and
some of the offshore islands, can be obtained by going to the top
of Kao Rang Hill, on the city's northwest. There are also several
restaurants featuring spectacular views of the city, a health park
for exercise enthusiast, and a comfortable, expanse of grass for
picnickers at the top with a bronze statue of Phraya Ratsada Nupradit
the model Governor of Phuket during King Rama V's reign.
Chalong
Temple
is about 8 kms. outside town.
Take Vichit Songkram Rd., to the Bypass Rd., and turn left, and
drive for about 10 mins. Wat Chalong will be on your left. This
is where stands the cast statue of Luang Por Cham, who helped the
people of Phuket put down the Angyee, or Chinese Coolie, Rebellion
in 1876 during the reign of Rama V. There are also statues of Luang
Por Chaung, and Luang Por Gluam. Other monks, who were abbots of
the temple during later times, and who are the objects of respect
and recipients of the offerings by Phuket people generally.
Thai
Village and Orchid Farm
A show of Thai dance, handicrafts, culture, elephants and a demonstration
of old time tin-mining takes place among the orchids. Located in
Sam Kong, about 3 kms. from downtown Phuket.
Phuket
Aquarium
There are several species of sea lives are on display at the aquarium,
many of them are taken from seawater. The aquarium is located at
Cape Panwa, on the island's extreme southeast. The tourists could
get much knowledge, surely surprise with wonderful sea lives living
in the sea. Phuket Butterfly Farm and Aquarium
This place like the paradise for the children where they can get
both knowledge and have fun. There are heaps of butterfly of various
species and a few reef fish, there is a lack of specific information,
and many kinds of marine life are on display. Located in Sam Kong
about 3 kms. from downtown Phuket.
Antique
Buildings
The beginning of the nineteen century,during the tin mining boom
all the construction built in the Sino-Portuguese styles are well
preserved. All are still stand along the streets of the Chinatown.
but stretch back a long way. Many, especially on Dibuk Rd., have
old wooden doors with Chinese fretwork carving. Other streets, forming
what might be called "Old Phuket", with similar structures are Phang-nga,
Yaowarat, Thalang, and Krabi, and
a walking tour of the area is easy and delightful. Some other old
European-style buildings of note are the Provincial Hall.
Saphan
Hin
A land reclamation project provided abundant new land now used for
parks and public facilities at Sapan Hin, located where Phuket Rd.,
meets the sea in Phuket Town. In the circle is the Tin Mining Monument,
shaped like a large drill bit, dedicated to the memory of Captain
Edward Thomas Miles, the Australian who brought the first tin dredge
to Phuket in 1909. The monument was built in 1969 on the occasion
of the 60th anniversary of tin dredging in Phuket. The Sport Center
is located in the park.
Phuket
Sea Shell Museum
Really the world's most valuable collection of seashells has been
put on display at Phuket Seashell Museum near Rawai Beach on the
island's southwestern shores. The emphasis is on shells from Phuket
and Thai waters, which are among the most sought-after by collectors,
however shells from every part of the world are featured. Wherever
they originate, each shell in the Shell Museum is the best of its
type--very often the only of its type. Displays have been created
in a logical order, and visitors can see at once differing characteristics
among related species. There are numerous rarities and freaks including
the world's largest golden pearl (140 karats), large sections of
sedimentary rock containing shell fossils that represent the earth's
earliest life-forms, and a shell that weighs 250 kilograms.
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