Travel preparation Q: Where is Phuket?
A: Phuket is located in the southwest of Thailand and southeast of the Andaman Sea. From north to south and from east to west, it is a long and narrow island. Affected by the ocean monsoon, the first half of the year is hot and the second half is rainy. Its charming tropical scenery and rich tourism resources are called "a pearl on the Andaman Sea".
Q: What's the climate like in Phuket? When is the best time to go?
A:11-April is the tourist season in Phuket. Moderate temperature, mild sunshine, comfortable diving, close contact with corals. From April to September, the sun shines directly on the equator. At this time, Phuket coincides with the rainy season, especially in May, when it rains almost every day.
Q: What do I need to take to travel to Phuket (free travel)?
A:
1. Necessary categories: personal identification, MasterCard or UnionPay card, Thai baht, phone card, sunglasses, sunscreen (the sun in Phuket is in the sunburn area, let me make it clear to you).
2. Standing: carry-on clothes, medicines (only some antidiarrheal drugs, cold medicines and waterproof and hemostatic stickers) and cameras.
3. Can you bring: snorkeling equipment (if you are not afraid of dirt) and other daily necessities (basically available in Badong area).
Q: Is it better to exchange Thai baht at the bank or at the local exchange shop?
A: If you have cashed it in China before your trip, that is of course the best. Because this is the highest exchange rate. Bank of China and ICBC can buy Thai baht directly, but they need to make an appointment in advance.
Q: Do I have to bring cash when I enter the country?
A: Thai Customs requires that 20,000 baht or equivalent currency must be brought into the country for spot check.
Q: How to surf the Internet with Phuket Travel Mobile Phone Card? Can I only exchange happy cards?
A: At present, the mainstream is to use Happy Card and AIS Card. AIS is the largest operator in Thailand, and the outbound travel signal is better than the Happy Card. Happy card is cheaper, and its package is more suitable for a seven-day trip. Each has its own strengths, but overall, the cost performance of Happy Card is still higher than that of AIS Card.
Q: Is the power plug in Phuket the same as that in China?
A: The hatchback jack in Phuket is the same as that in China. Household appliances such as mobile phone chargers and camera chargers can be used directly. There is a difference between a car and a domestic car, that is, one hole and two flats. If bees carry laptops, it is recommended to prepare a converter.
Q: Do I need to buy insurance to travel to Phuket (free travel)?
A:
Need to buy, travel insurance is a preventive behavior. If you need to play many high-risk projects (such as bungee jumping, jungle leap, sailing to outlying islands, etc.). ) AIA is a good choice. Many people choose AIA's Southeast Asia travel insurance, and AIA has high-risk travel projects.
There are two main types of travel insurance in Southeast Asia, America and Asia, one is "having fun" and the other is "traveling around the world".
"Leyou Tour" provides a basic guarantee for tourism, and the price is cheaper. "World Travel" provides more comprehensive protection and the price will be more expensive.
Accommodation article Q: Where is a good place to live in Phuket?
A:
Popular areas: Patong, Keren, Kata, Phuket Town.
Luxury areas: Kamara Beach and Naihan Beach.
Badong Beach: Badong is a business district with complete shops, bars and restaurants, and convenient shopping. However, the room rate in this area is relatively high, because it is too noisy. Suitable for travelers who like to be busy.
Karen Beach: Karen Beach is quiet and there is no business, just a little less. In fact, you should have everything. If there are fewer people, you may feel better. Travelers suitable for leisure and vacation.
Kata Beach: Kata Beach is also relatively quiet, with its own small market and many restaurants. But shopping is not as convenient as walking in the East. Suitable for travelers who want a quiet holiday.
Phuket Town: There are many cheap houses on the streets of Phuket Town, which is a good place for affordable tourists. 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. Suitable for travelers who want to save accommodation and have plenty of time.
Kamara Beach: This is the gathering place of world-famous hotels. You have heard of Haytt Hyatt, Wyndham Windham and other international luxury hotel groups, but you have never heard of Cape.
Siena Villa Hotel, Cape Siena
Beach Taft Beach Resort & Spa, all sitting here, is a natural semi-Shan Ye with cliff sea view and luxury hotel services and facilities, which is very suitable for travelers who like to soak in hotels.
Naihan Beach: A relatively independent bay overlooking Shenxian Peninsula, far away from the bustling, but there is TheNai, the only member hotel of LHW leading the global luxury hotel alliance in Phuket.
Hahn Naihan Resort is the best location in Hantan Beach, with layers of mountains and excellent views. All-white buildings are embedded in Naihan Beach, which is built on the mountain. The whole architectural style is quite Mediterranean, which makes people think of santorini at first sight.
Q: Is there any cheaper way to travel in Phuket?
A:
Rent a motorcycle:
First of all, the road in Phuket is opposite to the domestic direction, steep and fast. If you have no experience, it is really not recommended to try! Both motorcycle shops and hotels can rent a car, but generally motorcycle shops charge a passport fee, while hotels don't, but the car rental fee increases accordingly 100-200 baht (the passport is still kept by yourself, after all, it is related to whether you can return to China). Be sure to check the car before renting it, otherwise there will be problems when driving back, and the boss will make you pay a lot of money. Choose the car carefully.
Reference price:
Ordinary scooter (commonly known as "Little Sheep"): 200-300 baht per day.
Off-road locomotive: 800- 1500 baht/day
Cruise Harley: 2500-3500 baht/day (foreigners drive a lot, which is difficult to control)
Bus: In Phuket, the bus is the most "mysterious" means of transportation. Basically, you can only see it driving on the road, but you can't see it stop. As you are not a local, you will never guess that the telephone pole you just passed is the bus stop. And the lines are terrible! ! ! There are only two routes in Phuket! ! ! One is from the airport to the urban area, and the other is from Badong to Phuket Town, but no matter which route belongs to the "three more" type: "more time", "more stops" and "more people", so you can basically give up taking the bus.
Rent a car: In Phuket, renting a car is also a good choice. It's convenient to rent a car. There are open-air car rental shops in the town and on the roads of various beaches. However, if you want to be reliable, you should rent it at the airport or Taobao to reduce the chance of being "pitted".
Reference price:
Jeep 800 baht/day
Toyota 1200 baht/day
Charter: Because Thailand drives right, and the mountain roads in Phuket are steep and steep, it is a little hard for old drivers to drive these roads, let alone white people, so charter is a good choice. Just tell the driver the itinerary and you can start the fun of the day. Why not?
Panda Bus: If you are a traveler who doesn't want to charter a car but intends to attack Santan, you can focus on the Panda Bus in Phuket, which is a bit like a bus, but it starts regularly and is sold uniformly. Tickets are divided into three-day tickets and five-day tickets, which can be taken unlimited times within the specified date, which is much more affordable than taking a taxi at will.
Q: How long does it take from Phuket Airport to Patong Beach?
A:
Minibus: 1.5 hours around 40 yuan.
Taxi: 1 above 50 yuan, about1hour.
Professional shuttle bus: 89 yuan 1 hour.
Play Q: What are the characteristics of the platform jumping tour in Phuket?
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Egg Island: Suitable for taking care of children and the elderly. The sea is shallow and there are many fish. Children can play in the shallows and tease the fish.
Smilan Islands: The most beautiful and unspoiled island in the world, with rich and diverse marine life and spectacular coral reefs, provides a world-class underwater paradise for deep-sea divers. Only 1 1 is open every year-in May of the following year, so bees who want to go snorkeling in Similan Islands have to wait.
Emperor Island: There are not only beautiful and complete natural tropical island scenery, but also unforgettable coral reef coastal scenery. The environment on the beach is very quiet, except for sporadic swimmers, surfers and the sound of waves beating in the ear.
Honeymoon Island: Honeymoon Island is the only wild dolphin habitat in Phuket. It is said that there is a 70% chance to see wild dolphins. Try to pursue the patron saint of love, which is not only a special sea trip, but also an experience of close contact with dolphins!
Customized article Q: Under what circumstances should I tip in Phuket, and how much is appropriate?
A: Thailand is a tipping country. In order to make their service more thoughtful, we usually give a tip to confirm their service.
Usually need to pay tips and the amount:
1. Massage parlor: Their service will make you more comfortable, so it is necessary to tip appropriately. The current market price is 50- 100 baht. For example, some technicians in regular massage parlors can give more tips if the service is particularly good to show your affirmation of his service.
2. Hotel: When you check in or leave, the bellboy will help you open the door and deliver your luggage. Please pay 20 yuan. If it is more than one day, please put 20_ pieces at the bedside from the next day (if you live in a homestay, this can be exempted)
3. Restaurants: Restaurants usually give waiters a service fee of 20 baht, or take change as a tip directly after checkout.
4. Going out to sea: When going out to sea, the sailor's hard work requires you to give a certain tip as an encouragement, ranging from 50- 100 baht.
5. Xiu: You need to pay a tip for taking a photo with the shemale in the show. A photo costs 50- 100 baht.
Also remember never to tip coins, which is impolite (coins are for beggars)
Q: What are the etiquette precautions for going to Thailand?
A:
1. When Thai people greet each other, they don't use the typical handshake, but put their hands together and look like prayers.
2. Thais believe that "head" is the highest part of the body in word meaning or symbolic meaning. Therefore, they are not allowed to touch anyone's head, even as a friendly gesture.
In Thailand, losing one's temper is the worst policy, especially the public development of losing one's temper, which Thai people think represents despicable behavior.
Shopping article Q: Is there a duty-free shop in Phuket?
A: Yes, there are currently two large duty-free shops in Phuket. One is the Royal Duty Free Shop under the Royal Thai International Group, and the other is the Silla Duty Free Shop, which is dominated by Korean brands.
Wangquan Duty Free Shop is rich in cosmetics and complete in brands. Wang Quanli's L 'Oreal, Gehuaer, Hush Bu Shi and other brands are all worth buying at half price in China, because these brands are now the main producing areas in Thailand!
Silla Duty Free Shop is mainly a Korean brand, so the discount on Korean cosmetics will be relatively large (but if you really want to buy Korean cosmetics, you might as well go directly to the Korean Duty Free Shop).
Q: What is worth buying in Phuket?
A:
Shrimp cake
Shrimp cake produced in Southeast Asian countries is a very common snack.
dry fruit
Thailand abounds in many tropical dried fruits.
cashew
This is the most famous product in Phuket.
Q: What should I pay attention to when I bring back special products?
A:
1. Religious and national cultural relics are strictly prohibited.
2. It is forbidden to carry pirated works.
3. It is forbidden to carry dirt, pests and other harmful organisms.
4. It is forbidden to bring fresh fruits, vegetables, tobacco leaves, seeds and seedlings.
Except dogs and cats, all animals such as mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles and insects are not allowed to be brought into the country.
6. Raw meat, cooked meat, internal organs and their products, aquatic products, fresh milk and dairy products, eggs and their products, bird's nest, etc. Is not allowed.