A great place in Phuket for those who love a long, long ride, and then walk for a long time. The southernmost point of Phuket, and the farthest from bridge between the island and the mainland. Beautiful here was formed rocky cape stretching from north to south, organically completing and without that beautiful view. Long before this place was chosen tourists, the military have an eye on him – strategically convenient terrain Therefore, a lighthouse museum was built here, and a monument still stands Admiral Krom Luang Chumphon is one of the many monuments that built in his honor throughout the kingdom.
The content of the article
- 1 Cape Promteph and Phuket Lighthouse
- 2 Information to visit
- 3 On the map
Promtep Cape and Phuket Lighthouse
In order not to get up twice, I’ll continue immediately about the admiral and about why he put so many monuments across the country. Its main merit during the years of life (1880-1923) was the creation Royal Navy. Being 28th (for a minute) the son of King Rama the 5th, from an early age he showed abilities in navigation and marine business. He then spent six years in the British Naval Academy. Upon returning home, he worked hard development and modernization of the Royal Navy, where he succeeded in 1922 year became Commander of the Royal Navy.
Not far from the monument, which is made in kind size, there is a beautiful building of granite (well, or a stone that looks like on the granite), which never performed the function of a lighthouse, although externally very like him. The lighthouse was built in 1996 to the 50-year-old the anniversary of the reign of King Rama the 9th, who died in 2016. If a someone will flood you, that the dome of the bell-shaped building made of pure gold – don’t laugh too loudly. In the best case – gold is real, but the leaf, which the Thais glue throughout the dead monks and statues of Buddha.
In addition to historical points on Promtep Cape (Promthep Cape) is two viewing platforms. One is at the extreme point of the cape, where you can get, just jumping off the tourist paths and spending twenty minutes trekking over rocks. By the way, there is little who comes from tourists, I got there and I will not say that it is straight it is necessary, but it is worth it to go 
The second one is more likely not even a viewing playground, and a viewing path with palm trees, from where it opens nice, resort view of the sea and the neighboring shores of Phuket.
Closer to the entrance stands the statue of Brahma, which catches the eye that around her hundreds of elephant figurines were instructed. Why exactly Elephants – I find it difficult to answer, but there really is a whole herd.
In the distance you can see the beaches of Ao Sein and Nai Harn
That same herd of elephants
Monument Krom Luang Chumphon in Phuket
If you walk along the road, then there will be Cape Promtep
One can see Cape Promteph on Phuket
Phuket’s southernmost point
And it’s better not to swim here, the shells on the stones are very sharp
Information to visit
The place is very touristy, popular and crowded. So that, if you want to be there alone, I recommend to come here early in the morning, at about 8 o’clock – there will not be a soul. Or closer to sunset will be a nice soft light. It’s hot in the afternoon. In the evening there are mosquitoes that attack right after sunset.
It is forbidden to drink alcohol and smoke openly.
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This landmark is often included in sightseeing tours. around the island. Another option is to get to the rented bike / car, it’s easiest. Can also be reached by tuk-tuk or a taxi from any beach, but it will come from 400-500 baht. WITH Phuket Town has a bus for 30 baht, which travels 1 hour to the beach Ravai, from where else stomp on foot for 20-30 minutes.
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