Map of Phuket
Introduction to Phuket
Phuket is the largest island and the smallest government in Thailand. With its charming scenery and rich tourism resources, it is called "a pearl on the Andaman Sea". Phuket is rich in natural resources and has the reputation of "Treasure Island" and "Treasure Island".
climate of phuket
phuket is a long and narrow island extending from north to south, with an area similar to that of Singapore. The main topography of the island is continuous hills, with a few basins and 39 outlying islands. The island is 48 kilometers long from north to south and 21 kilometers wide from east to west. The northern part of the island is bounded by Panya Bay, which is connected with the 49-meter-wide Bapa Canal. You can set foot on Phuket by crossing the Chacha Wharf connecting Phuket with Tanong Wharf in Panya and the 66m Sarrasin Bridge.
Phuket is located in the tropics, with a humid tropical climate, with frequent summers and no winters. Every year from April to September, when the sun shines directly on the equator, it is the rainy season in Phuket, especially in May, when it rains almost every day. At this time, there will be a vegetarian festival flaunting asceticism.
In October, it will still be a short period of wet weather. By mid-November, the weather in Phuket will be slightly colder and the rainfall will decrease until March of the following year. November-April of the following year: the tourist season in Phuket and its surrounding areas. During this period, the sea is calm, the weather is good and there is little precipitation. May-October: The tourist season in Phuket is low, with many typhoons and precipitation.
The famous scenic spots in Phuket are: Patong Beach in Phuket, Phang Nga Bay-7 Island in Phuket, Big and Small pp Island in Phuket, Cutthroat Island in Phuket, Emperor Island in Phuket, Krabi Island in Phuket, Fairy Peninsula in Phuket, Qingzu Temple in Phuket, Magic Duoqi Paradise in Phuket, etc.
scenery of phuket
as the island continues to develop towards a high-end resort, the number of residents engaged in tourism on the island is gradually increasing. There are pineapple fields and rubber gardens open to tourists in the north; In addition, visitors can also see home buildings with European style in the city.
☆ Time difference ☆
The time zone of Phuket is UTC/GMT+ 7. hours (East Seventh District), one hour later than Beijing time.
☆ Local calling cards ☆
There are three types suitable for tourists: truemove card, Happy card and 1-2 call card.
Happy card is another very common calling card in Thailand, which can be bought from 7-eleven supermarkets and street shops. However, passers-by of Apple's 5S mini card should buy a cut card in China and install it at the airport. Most of them are selling in China for more than 5 yuan, which is cheaper than buying in Thailand (299 baht is about RMB in 6 yuan)
You don't need to send a short message, insert a card to restart your mobile phone, then reset the network settings, and then you can surf the Internet and brush on WeChat.
other types need to be enabled with SMS code, but this card is not used, and it is for tourists.
official website introduction package includes 1B phone bill and 7 days unlimited 3G Internet access. The call to China is 1b per minute, and the dialing method is 4+86+ mobile phone number.
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most of the raiders say: don't exchange money at the airport, the exchange rate is poor. In fact, the difference is very small, of course, you exchange a large amount.
if you go with a group, you can exchange with a Thai tour guide, which is more cost-effective. You can also exchange it for RMB if you don't use it up.
remember to ask for some small bills for tips. Coins are for beggars and can't be used as tips.
☆ Choosing clothes for taking pictures at the seaside ☆ Style
Generally speaking, short, light and elegant dresses are more suitable for taking pictures at the seaside.
A light or elegant dress can dance with the sea breeze. If an angel falls on earth, the picture will be more dreamy and moving.
try to dress up casually, such as a navy suit or shorts with a short T, or in the hot Gini. Color
Blue sky and white clouds, endless blue with yellow sand beach, the seaside can be said to be the cleanest and purest place.
The color of clothes should be as simple and elegant as possible. Blue, white, light blue, light yellow and mint green are all good choices. In terms of material,
it has been said that the lighter fabric can perfectly match the sea breeze and outline the most touching picture, so chiffon or light silk is more suitable for wearing in summer.
☆ Long-tailed boat ☆
It is a traditional wooden boat used by Thai fishermen, all of whom sail by local fishermen.
The advantages of a long-tailed boat trip are: freedom, free snorkeling, swimming and going to the beach at will, and the time and place are controlled by yourself; Private, you don't need to fight with others.
Disadvantages: there is no insurance, because they are all boats of local fishermen;
☆ beach wind and wave signs ☆
In Phuket, red flags are planted on the beach, indicating that the wind and waves are too big to go to sea;
A small green flag indicates that the weather is good and swimming is allowed.
☆SPA Cenvaree Karen Cliff Seaview Spa ☆
Exquisiteness is definitely the best in Phuket Spa, and there is no one. Even the spa in Banyan Tree with several hundred dollars is inferior to the environment and scenery alone.
when you step into the spa, you will see the magnificent blue sea view, hear the sound of the waves lapping on the shore, smell the refreshing natural essential oil, and greet you with a friendly smile from Thailand.
the exquisiteness of cliff Spa can make you stop at the window.
☆ Watch a shemale show ☆
There are two shemale theaters in Phuket, one is Simon shemale show in Patong Beach, and the other is Aphrodite shemale show in 211.
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in general, the time for picking up guests in hotels is 7:-7:3. Life jackets, snorkeling gear and drinking water are provided on board. When snorkeling, the boatman will lure tropical fish with bread in order to surround you.
☆ Fantasy Park ☆
It has won the Best Tourist Attractions Award in Thailand for several years in a row, and it is a comprehensive entertainment project focusing on watching performances and using buffets.
The large-scale performance starts at 21: and lasts for 75 minutes. There are two kinds of seats: ordinary seats and golden seats. The audience is fan-shaped, with a golden seat in the middle and ordinary seats on both sides, and the golden seat has a wider perspective.
The service center provides shuttle service from all hotels in Phuket to the Paradise, and the fare for those over 4 years old is 3 baht. If you spend more than 2, baht shopping in the park's specialty store, you can apply for a tax refund in the customer service department of the mall and get a tax refund when you leave the country.
Phuket Tourist Hotel
As a world-famous holiday island, Phuket has a mature tourism industry, complete accommodation facilities and various types, from beaches to towns, from five-star hotels to backpackers' budget hotels, which can meet different tourists' choices.
Although there are many hotels on the famous beaches in Phuket, you must make a reservation in advance before the tourist season.
phuket hotels include: Marriott Hotel in Patong Beach, Beloved Resort, Sea Blue Star Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Venetian Resort, Kata Palm Tree Resort, Andaman Seaview Hotel, club med, Patong Millennium Resort and Patong Resort.
Accommodation at the seaside: Most tourists come to Phuket for sunshine and beaches, so the beach has become the most mature place in the hotel industry in Phuket.
Among them, Badong Beach has the most accommodation options. The nightlife here is rich and colorful, and there are many shopping and dining options, so it is very popular. It is also the cheapest beach in the whole Phuket, and you can spend about 2 baht to stay in the beach hotel here for one night. You can enjoy a discount of 4%-5% in the off-season. There are few budget hotels here, and most of them are at a distance from the coast, and the room rate is about 3 Thai plants/room.
Accommodation in the town: It is very convenient to go to any beach from the town, but the price of hotels is much cheaper than that of beaches. There are many cheap accommodation in the streets of Phuket Town, which is a good place for tourists who are concerned about material benefits. The price of star-rated hotels here is only half that of Badong Beach, and the price of budget hotels is only 2/3 of that of seaside.
Phuket Tourism Cuisine
Thai Cuisine www.nncba.com1 Snail Travel 1www.wntrip.cn is famous for its delicious taste and fresh raw materials, and Phuket has its own local characteristics with its unique seafood products. Authentic Phuket cuisine can be eaten in some classic old shops in Phuket. The main dining places in Phuket are concentrated in Badong Beach and Phuket Town. Although the restaurants in other beaches are not dense enough, there are some good choices.
tourism and shopping in phuket
when you travel to Thailand, you can always buy some exotic items in supermarkets and street markets, and phuket is no exception. Phuket specialties mainly include batik products, tin wares and cashews. Mainly concentrated in large department stores and supermarkets in Phuket town, these stores are on several main roads such as Th Ratsada, Th Yaowarat and Th Tilok-Uthit. In addition, Badong Beach is also a very important shopping place. Other beaches such as Kata, Kalong and Lavai can also buy some souvenirs.
shopping tax refund
1. Tourists can ask for a refund of 7% value-added tax when they buy goods in Phuket. After purchasing the goods marked "Vat Refund for Tourists" and spending more than 2, baht in the same store on the same day, you can fill out an application form for tourist tax refund with your passport on the day of shopping and print the original tax voucher. Depending on the total amount of goods accumulated under the same passport for tax refund, the airport tax refund, bank draft or debit card will charge a handling fee of 1 baht each and the fee for bill transfer
2. After arriving at the airport, go to Vat Refund Office, go through the exit formalities normally after being stamped, and then show your passport and tax refund form at the tax refund counter in the departure hall. If you buy valuables such as jewelry and watches, you must also show your purchased goods when you receive the tax refund.
Tourism and Entertainment in Phuket
When you come to Phuket, besides enjoying the sunshine and beaches, the colorful entertainment life will definitely make you glad you came. In addition to some traditional entertainment projects in Thailand, Phuket is characterized by its nightlife and water activities. Such as Fantasy Paradise, shemale show, thai massage, essential oil spa, snorkeling, depth, underwater walking and banana boat.
Thailand shemale show
Fantasy Paradise
Religious/custom taboos
1. Temples, churches, palaces and high-end entertainment places are recognized as formal occasions. When entering, you must wear dignified and neat clothes, and you must not wear topless slippers, shorts, mini skirts, sleeveless tops or other inappropriate clothes
2. When you meet a monk who is begging for alms, you can't give cash, because it is an act of breaking the monk's precepts
4. When entering a Buddhist temple, a Muslim temple or a private house, tourists need to take off their shoes and be careful not to step on the threshold
5. Don't touch other people's heads or mess up their hair. Local people are forbidden to touch the head of children (especially young monks) by outsiders, and only kings, monks and their parents are allowed to touch the head of children
6. Local people think that people's left hand is unclean, so important things should be taken with their right hand; The soles of the feet are also considered unclean. When sitting, you should avoid putting your feet on the table. Hitting or pointing at someone with your toes will be severely reprimanded, and you must never rush your feet at the Buddha
7. In public, it is not appropriate to make too intimate moves. In addition, sunbathing naked is only allowed on some beaches, and the locals don't like this behavior in other places, which violates the Buddhist concept of Thai people.
Tips for tourism in Phuket 1
Ways to obtain Thai baht:
1. Buying directly in China is the most cost-effective exchange rate. Bank of China can exchange Thai baht directly, generally, you need to make an appointment in advance and bring your ID card to the local branch of China Bank. In February 212, it was around 1:4.88 (that is, 1 yuan RMB was equivalent to 4.88 baht).
2. After arriving in Thailand, priority should be given to the ATM with the UnionPay logo, and the Thai baht can be directly withdrawn by bank card (there is one ATM on the street in Thailand at 2m, which is very convenient to withdraw). It should be noted that the withdrawal amount from the ATM shows the amount of Thai baht calculated according to the foreign exchange rate of China UnionPay at that time, not the RMB amount (there are five types: 1, 2, 3, 5 and 1). At the time of withdrawal, the issuing bank will charge a certain handling fee (the minimum charge is 1 yuan RMB for each transaction, and the 12 yuan for each ICBC card, that is, no matter which amount you withdraw from the above five items is 12 yuan RMB handling fee, it is recommended to withdraw more than 5, baht at a time).
Communication:
1. You can buy prepaid SIM cards in 7-Eleven convenience stores, and the shops selling SIM cards also sell prepaid cards
2. Call domestic landlines in Phuket: 86+ (the first digit is , which is omitted) area code+telephone number
Call domestic mobile phones in Phuket: 86+ mobile phone number
Call domestic Phuket. Internet access in hotels depends on the hotel. Please consult the fee before using it.
Tips for tourism in Phuket 2
1. Tipping is popular in Thailand, generally 2B/ time (about 4 yuan RMB). If the restaurant charges a service fee, you don't have to tip.
2. Thailand is gentle in nature and speaks softly, so avoid talking too loudly when communicating with local people.
3. In order to protect the environment, please don't throw plastic bags and articles whose cigarette butts are not easy to degrade on the beach and in the sea. Please don't catch tropical fish when you go out to sea.
4. It is not difficult to find a toilet in Phuket tourist area. Even if you are not a hotel or restaurant user, no one will stop you from borrowing the toilet. There are also free public toilets in various scenic spots, with toilet paper in it, and the environment is relatively clean.
5. Sunscreen work: In order to block ultraviolet rays, you should bring sunscreen and apply it once every hour or so.
don't forget to wear a hat when you go out to sea. It's also helpful to wear dark clothes.
6. drinking fruit juice is more refreshing than carbonated drinks.
7. The main lodging place in Phuket is located along Patong Beach, and the surrounding gourmet restaurants and street snack combinations can always excite your taste buds.
8. There are many people in Badong Beach. If you want to see the clear blue water and white beaches, you can take a speedboat to Pipi Island, Emperor Island and Phang Nga Bay, but if you want to enjoy the beautiful sunset, Badong Beach is a good choice.
9. The nearby Similan Islands are the top diving places in the world, only from November to April of the following year.