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What to do around the beaches? Posted by Miss.Kanistha Rattanapisit on 18 August 2006 Thai Nationality |
Phuket Island, the pearl of the orient is the biggest Island in Thailand. It has being the best Island for your vacation and it is named of best places of the world. There are other Island around nearby. There are about 13 beaches in Phuket Island which contains Panwa, Chalong, Rawai, Nai harn, Kata noi, Kata, Karon, Patong, Kamala, Surin, Bang tao, Nai yang, Mai Khao beaches. Most famous beaches are Patong, Kata, Karon beaches. Patong beach is an ideal place to party and play. Phuket Island provides varieties facilities for many kind of activities. Several adventures that challenge you to explore such as rock climbing in the Limestone Mountains. The most popular activity which you should not miss is diving and snorkeling. Good point of caves you can enjoy the corals, reefs and tropical fishes underwater. The companies are available to arrange diving course for visitors as well. Surfing is a popular sport to play on Kata Beach which is peaceful and nice waves. Also, Surin, Kamala, Karon, and Nai harn beaches you can do. The best time of doing surf should be during May to November. Mostly in October or November should be perfect time. There is surfing competition which is held on Kata beach around September or October. You should try. Canoeing is challenge sport. Some Islands contain caves through small openings which the water in the sea is at high tide calm and clear. Sailing activity is around Phuket Island. It is as well one great choice you can surf the beauty of the nature in the sea. The companies for sailing can be found mostly in Chalong, Patong or Phuket town. More than these, there are other activities such as game fishing, house riding or golfing. Game fishing is one of famous activity game here in Phuket Island. It is a top game fishing destination I Southeast Asia. The fish species available in Andaman Sea include Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Giant Trevally, King Mackerel, Wahoo, Cobia, Barracuda, Rainbow Runner, Dolphin Fish, Queen Fish, and African Pompano. House Riding satisfies most foreign tourists to enjoy horseback riding. This way you can as well look at the nature beauty around the Island. Bumgy Jumping, Go Karting and else are also provided. You can find many more of activities in the Island of Phuket. Enjoy it.
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