What to do in Phuket Island

Activities, attractions and tours
Patong featuring a coastal town, landscape views and a bay or harbour

Phuket Island Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Phuket Island has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Phuket Island, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Phuket Island with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Phuket Island

Phuket Island is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Phuket Island, and make it a breeze to explore Phuket Island and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Phuket Island to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Phuket Island, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Phuket Island.

Phuket Island attractions

Phuket Island has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Phuket Island to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Phuket Island.

Looking for things to do in Phuket Island can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Phuket Island or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Phuket Island attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Old Phuket Town

Old Phuket Town

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

Stroll through the quaint town center and capture photos of the exceptional Sino-Portuguese design of the majestic shop houses and museums in this historic district.

Old Phuket Town
Phuket - Phang Nga showing tropical scenes, a pool and a hotel

Talat Yai

4/5(37 area reviews)

Unique features of Talat Yai include the historical sites and spas. Make a stop by Limelight Avenue Phuket or Phuket Weekend Market while you're exploring the area.

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Cape Panwa

While visiting Cape Panwa, you might make a stop by sights like Ao Yon Beach and Panwa Beach.

Cape Panwa
Old Phuket Town

Talat Nuea

4/5(6 area reviews)

Unique features of Talat Nuea include the coffee shops and historical sites. Make a stop by Phuket Weekend Market or Patong Go-Kart Speedway and Phuket Offroad Fun Park while you're exploring the area.

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Ban Saiyuan (1)

3/5(4 area reviews)

Some popular features of Ban Saiyuan (1) include its seaside views and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Rawai Beach or Chalong Pier are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Ban Saiyuan (1)
Old Phuket Town

Chinatown

While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like Phuket Weekend Market and Phuket Baba Museum.

Chinatown

Day trip destinations from Phuket Island