Phuket is an island in the Andaman Sea, often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Andaman’. While Phuket features elegant Sino-Portuguese style buildings in the old town, it also offers a thrilling, vibrant nightlife around Patong beach. Phuket is internationally known for its astonishing beaches (of which there are several to choose from and some very different to others - but all beautiful), exquisite off-shore diving and stupendous water activities.
With its myriad emerald green limestone karsts (a landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum) rising out of the water, the Andaman Sea is iconic Thailand. Off the coast are a host of islands making the area perfect for those who want variety from their holiday - they can hop from one to the other!
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