Hidden islands phuket5/29/2023 ![]() ![]() The bottom of the hill houses a shrine that is popular with Thai people, a lot of whom come here to ask for lucky lottery numbers, the shrine is in honour of three different holy spirits, Toh Sae Dang, Toh Sae Dam and Toh Sae Kaow.ġ5. ![]() The monkeys are not know to attack humans but it you should keep an eye on your belongings. Watch the Monkeys at Monkey Hill Source: Shemyakina Tatiana / shutterstock Monkey HillĪlso known as Toh Sae Hill, Monkey Hill is the highest hill in Phuket Town, there are about 400 macaques living on the hill and they live in little groups all over the hill. You can volunteer your time to look after the animals or just go for a guided tour around the grounds of the foundation, whatever you choose to do it is a little bit different to the normal things tourists find to do in Thailand 14. Visit the Soi Dog Foundation Source: soidog Soi Dog Foundationįor anyone that has been in Thailand for any length of time will notice that there are stray dogs and cats roaming the streets everywhere, for any animal lovers the Soi Dog Foundation in Phuket is worth visiting, Soi Dog sterilises approximately 12,000 animals a year making the streets and roads safer for everyone. Here’s a great article written by Vicky who volunteered at Tiger Kindom: Tiger Kingdom The Truthġ3. There are many rumors about Tiger Kingdom, one of them is that they drug the animals (which seems NOT to be true). ![]() The kingdom has two restaurants on site should you be hungry, one of which allows you to look out at the tigers. The tigers typically get fed at around 19:00 hours but it is also worth a visit when they open first thing to avoid the crowds. If you have ever wanted to get up close to a tiger this is the place to do it, the Phuket Tiger Kingdom hand raises Indochinese tigers in captivity from birth until their final days. Hang Out at Tiger Kingdom Source: Federico Cazzaniga / shutterstock Tiger Kingdom Make the most of the cheap local foods on sale like the golden buttered corn on the cob. A popular event with both the locals and tourists it is best to arrive late afternoon to ensure you get a good look around before it become packed. There are all sorts of things to buy such as fruits, old curiosities, animals and clothes. Known by the locals as Naka Market and sitting just a little way from Phuket Town is a night market like no other. Go Shopping at Phuket Town Weekend Night Market Source: Carlos Huang / shutterstock Phuket Night Market Probably the highlight of your visit will be the Grand Pagoda which contains a small splinter from the bone of Lord Buddha, The pagoda is beautifully decorated with Buddha images and pictures that depict his life story.ħ. Take a Trip to Wat Chalong Source: Evgeny Vorobyev / shutterstock Wat Chalong Templeįor over a century Wat Chalong has been open to visitors, when you arrive there is a lot to see, starting with Poh Jao Wat which houses two statues of elderly men, one is Ta Khee-Lek (a local who won various lotteries after he had been to visit the Poh Than Jao Wat statue, the other is called Nonsi. If you like looking at white sandy beaches and beautiful blue seas you will understand why it is so busy at the top. The viewpoint looks out over the Andaman Sea in one direction and the other direction points towards the three west coast beaches on the other side of the island. Sitting just to the south of Kata Noi Beach is Karon View Point, it is the most popular viewpoint in Phuket and is normally crowded with tourists on a daily basis. ![]() Take a Wander to Karon View Point Source: Elizaveta Galitckaia / shutterstock Karon View Point ![]()
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