In the southwestern part of Thailand, washed by the waters of the Andaman the sea belonging to the Indian Ocean is located amazingly beautiful island of Phuket (Phuket), the province of the same name countries separated from the mainland by the Pak Pra Strait (Pak Pra). And, in the east, the width of the strait reaches 5 km, while in the west – only 600 meters, through which two bridges were erected. One for traffic from the island to the mainland – Sarasin (Sarasin), and the second – on the contrary, from the mainland to the island – Thao Thep Krasatri (Thao Thep Krasatri).
Phuket Island
The name of the island “Phuket” is translated from Malaysian as “mountain” and there is a logical justification. Island, and in fact, similar to a mountain, rising above sea level by more than 500 meters – its peak Mai Thao Sip Song (May Thao Sip Song) (Peak of the Twelve Tropenk).
As for the geographical characteristics of the island, It must be emphasized that this is the largest of the hundreds of islands countries, more than half of whose territory is covered by forests. But there is also several sandy beaches, the most popular being the beach Patong, which translates as “a forest filled with banana leaves. “Despite this natural name, the beach is rich entertainment nightlife and is the focus of relationships buying and selling locals with tourists.
In turn, the calmer beaches of the island are Karon. (Caron), Kata Noi (Kata Noi), Surin (Surin), Mai Khao (Mai Khao), Nai Harn and some others that are great for recreation with children.
Nai Harn Beach
Phuket Island – the perfect place for diving and deep sea sport fishing, for windsurfing and water skiing and yachts. The world of underwater life and the surrounding landscape is colorful here, unique and inimitable.
What to see in Phuket
Of the attractions here you can and should be noted:
– Kxao Phpa Txay National Park, where the real ones are preserved the virgin jungles in which gibbons, macaques, bears live, lizards, as well as a huge variety of exotic birds – farm Butterflies, which contains a rare collection of insects. – museum Sea shells where a giant shell is stored weighing almost in a quarter of a ton and the world’s largest pearl of 140 carats. – temple Wat Chhadong, a repository of statues of monks who have gained trust the great king of Thailand – Chulalongkorn, aka Rama V. The King entered into history as the savior of the country from colonization by the french and by the british
In short, the island of Phuket is a paradise on earth for holidaymakers, where everyone will find entertainment to their liking!
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