
Located on a hilltop in Phang Nga, just a 30-minute drive from Phuket, a journey up to this spot will reward you with stunning 180-degree views of Phang Nga Bay and the dramatic limestone formations and small islands emerging from crystal clear waters. Enjoy a panoramic view at Samet Nangshe Viewpoint Should you require anything further, you can avail yourself to the services of your villa host, on call 24 hours a day.Ħ. You can play a game of golf, shop at the Canal Village Shopping Centre or relax at the Banyan Tree Spa Sanctuary. The gated community, Laguna Phuket, in which it is situated has tons to offer – all within walking distance. The resort’s gorgeous pool villas (ranging from a Spa Pool Villa to a 1,300 sqm one-bedroom and two-bedroom DoublePool villas) are nestled around a lagoon, allowing you to enjoy seclusion in an idyllic setting surrounded by lush greenery. Instead of jostling with the madding crowd at touristy beaches, Banyan Tree Phuket offers a slice of paradise that’s perfect for those seeking some isolation. Indulge in total privacy in a private villa If you’re feeling peckish after, you can stop by the beach’s sole restaurant for a casual and comforting meal. Snorkelers and divers will love the plentiful marine life underneath its emerald waters. Quietly hidden and only accessible if you drive through The Nai Harn Resort, it’s just 200 metres long and is a tranquil spot lined with lush trees and dotted with rocky boulders – perfect for some quiet reading and reflection. Visit the charming Ao Sane BeachĪo Sane is a tiny sliver of a beach and is one of the Phuket’s best-kept secrets. Each tour includes a Chalong Bay mojito, and you get to try both its classic and flavoured variations. Join one of its hourly tours (held at intervals between 11am and 6pm) to see how the magic happens and get an insight into how its famous rums go through the whole production process – from pressing and fermentation to distillation and maturation – before finally being bottled and labelled by hand. Made entirely out of sugarcane from Thailand grown without using chemical fertilisers or pesticides, Chalong Bay’s rum is one of the purest in the world. Have a drink at the Chalong Bay Rum Distillery The Upside Down House provides a great photo op. It’s certainly an entertaining way to spend an afternoon and makes for fun photo ops. There’s a garage with a life-sized tuk tuk within, and you can challenge your senses further with the maze- shaped garden in the backyard. You can then proceed to explore all the rooms by literally walking on the ceiling.

You enter through the roof from its attic, where a staircase takes you to the main living area of the house. Visit the The Upside Down House of PhuketĪlso known as Baan Teelanka, this surprising attraction is a bright red three-storey house that is – as its name suggests – completely inverted. Below, we head off the beaten path and check out some exciting experiences in Phuket that are worth exploring when you’re next in the island paradise. Most tourists flock to the beaches in the west of the island (Patong is one of the party capitals of Asia, for instance) as well as its historic Old Town for the iconic Sino-Portuguese architecture – but there are hidden gems in Phuket that offer much more than the usual tourist magnets. The idyllic resort getaway, located in Southern Thailand, is known for its picturesque white sandy beaches, palm tree-lined coasts, crystal clear waters and balmy weather. With an area spanning over 543km², Phuket is Thailand’s biggest and most popular island.
