Phuket
Attraction (Phuket Islands)
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Interest Beaches
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Attractions in Phuket Thailand
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Keaw
Island
A fine beach, natural surroundings, and coral are on this little island
3 kms. from Rawai, south of Phrom Thep. There is also a giant Buddha
Statue. The island is 15 minutes by chartered boat from Rawai.
Lon
Island
Lon Island,
a mountainous island with level land along the shore, is about 30
minutes by boat from Chalong Bay. There is a long stretch of beach
on the northeast coast. The Muslim inhabitants mainly engage in fishing,
along with rubber and coconut cultivation.
There is a regular passenger
boat or ferry service at 8.00-9.00 am at a fare of 150 baht per
person from Chalong Bay in the south of Phuket, or you can hire
chartered long-tail boats at 800 baht at your convenience and save
time. Accommodation with all basic comforts are provided at a small
resort on the island.
Coral
Island or Hey Island
This island off Phuket's south coast is so well known for its coral
reef that it is often referred to simply as Coral Island. In addition
to the splendid reefs there are two fine beaches on the north and
west. Koh Hey is part of a marine preserve, but accommodations,
restaurants, various watersports and diving are all available. Boats
leave from Rawai and Chalong. Package tours are also available.
Mai
Ton Island
This tiny island off Phuket's southeast coast is highly prized for
its still perfect natural environment, including fine white beaches
and crystal waters; ideal for swimming, diving, or fishing. The
only business of any kind is the plush Maiton Island Resort. Those
not wishing to stay overnight may take a daytime excursion leaving
from Ao Makham Deep Sea Port..
Taphao
Yai Island
10 minutes from Phuket by ferry from Ao Makam on Phuket's southeast
coast. The island is home to the Bucerotes hornbill. To get there
from Phuket Town take Chao Fa Rd., to the Sakdidet Rd., intersection,
turn left on Sakdidet and follow it 8 kms. to Ao Makham. The road
splits in the vicinity of oil storage facilities; take the left
fork about 200 meters to the Ko Taphao ferry pier. Dining and accommodations
are available on the island.
Raya
(or Racha ) Islands
Two islands running roughly northeast
to southwest off Phuket's southern coast.
- Raya Yai Island
On the west coast is a fine beach closed in by the hill that stretch
away from it like to arms of a horseshoe called alternately Ao Tawan
Tok or Ao Bungalow. Clean sandy beach and crystal clear waters of
Raya Yai attract day trippers from Phuket. From the top of the hill
to the south of the bay is the viewpoint from which the whole island
can be seen. On the east, at Ao Kon Kae Bay, is an excellent site
for diving.
- Raya Noi
Island This island, 10 kms. from Raya Yai, is the result
of coral reef build up, and there are more rocks than beaches. In
a small bay on the west is a boat anchorage. The waters at Raya
Noi are emerald green, and fishing is famous, but swimming is not
recommendable.
To get there contact a charter boat at Ao Chalong or Rawai, or go
to travel agent for details on package tours to the islands. By
long-tailed boat the travel time is about two hours. Larger boats
operated by tour companies will make the trip in about one hour.
Travel to Raya Islands is restricted to dry season and periods when
the monsoon is not blowing.
Rang
Yai Island
Seventy years ago the little Jewel of an island less than 15 minutes
by boat from Phuket island covered with coconut, and pine trees
and a white sandy beach was without a name. Over time it become
a favorite fishing destination of the local fisherman because of
the plentiful “Pla Lang” or “Lang Fish”.
The locals then started referring to the island as “ Rang
Island “. The name it embraces today.
The size of Rang Yai Island is 275 Rai, In 1990 Richy Island Phuket
Co.,Ltd became the official proprietor of the island, and operated
it as an eco-tourism business. Later it became know as an excellent
place to culture Pearls. Today it is registered as a Pearls Farm
under the name “Phuket Pearl Farm” It produces top quality
pearls for export around the world.
Rang Yai Island located just minutes from Boat Lagoon Marina
is a must place to visit for day excursion or intimate camping experiences
for beginners to advance campers.
The facilities include sea canoeing, mini golf, mountain biking,
volleyball, hiking, darts, and many other leisure type activities.
An added attraction is a live demon stration of how pearls are cultured,
harvested and turned into beautiful pieces of Jew elry. Before you
leave the Island a visit to the Pearl showroom is a must to culminate
your trip to Rang Yai Island and take with you the memories of this
exotic Island.
Sire
Island
Separated from the mainland of Phuket by the Khlong Tha Chin, a
shallow mangrove swamp, this twenty square kilometer island is connected
by a causeway to the city. Wat Ko Sire, on the hill, has a large
Reclining Buddha and provides fine views of the surroundings. Phuket's
largest settlement of Sea Gypsies, or Chao Ley,are on Ko Sire at
Leam Tuk-kae. Swimming is not present because of the muddy bottom.
There are some popular seafood restaurants on the east shore.
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