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 The biggest draw of the south cannot be any other places but Phuket.
It offers exotic scenery of limestone outcrops, dozens of inland those. Phuket is
Thailand's shimmering pearl of beauty, whose exquisite charm will stay in your memory
forever. Modern resort hotels and charming bamboo bungalows offer the most comfortable
accommodations.
Location & Access
Located 862 kms south of Bangkok.Phuket International Airport handles numerous daily
flights from Bangkok and other Thai towns and resorts, as well as direct flights from
Europe and Asia. Regular buses and coaches make the 14-hour journey from Bangkok. No
trains.
 Geography
Thailand's largest island is oval in shape, with most of its land area rolling hills
alternating with basins.
A series of bays runs up the west coast, with fine white
beaches and jutting headlands. The beaches on the east coast are muddier and flatter.
Phuket has one river, Lam Huai river, and 32 smaller outlying islands.
Borders
North : Phang Nga, South & West : The Andaman Sea, East : Phang Nga Bay
Highlights
Attractions: Patong Beach. Phromthep Cape, Karon-Kata Beaches, Wat Chalong,
Phuket Aquarium
Souvenirs: Kung siap (shrimp chilli dip), taosaw dessert, cashew nuts, pearls,
batik cloth
Festivals: Laguna Phuket Triathlon (October); Phuket Vegetarian Festival (October
20-28); Patong Beach Carnival (November); King's Cup Regatta (December)
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