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Phuket is not known as the original Thai island paradise for nothing. Thailand's largest island faces the Andaman Sea to the west and has more than a dozen beaches boasting of turquoise waters and fine, white sand. The people, the cuisine, the nightlife, the shopping and entertainment options almost everything that you need from an exotic island getaway can be found in Phuket.
To let you in on the secrets of why Phuket is one of the best places to visit when you're having a tour of Southeast Asia, here are the top three reasons
1. The beaches.
In the entire island of Phuket, only Phuket Town and Chalong Bay are the ones which are not bounded by the beach. There are more than a dozen beach destinations and even more small islands located between Phuket and Krabi Province in the Phang Nga Bay.
First, there's Patong Beach which is the largest beach resort in the area also popular for its nightlife. If you're looking for a quieter, less crowded beach, you can visit Kamala Beach, Kata Noi, Mai Khao, Nai Thon, Nai Yang, Nai Han or Ao Sen. If you're looking for a destination which has more than gorgeous beaches to offer, try venturing into Cape Panwa which is home to the Phuket Aquarium.
2. The unique entertainment options.
If you are looking for a truly unique exotic island vacation experience, there is no better place for you to visit than Phuket. It has plenty of unique entertainment options for those with either a discerning or an adventurous taste. For example, FantaSea offers a multitude of entertainment and shopping options for both locals and foreign visitors.
Catching a sport that is uniquely Thailand's like muay thai is another experience that you should not pass up on. When you venture into places like Bangla Road in Patong, you can simply nurse a bottle of beer and people watch. Or, you can catch a Las Vegas-style show like the Phuket Simon Cabaret Show.
3. The culture and Thailand's Buddhist background.
Finally, there are plenty of chances for you to truly discover what makes up Phuket and Thailand in general as a country. Check out the ruins of Sukothai, Lopburi or Ayutthya to have a glimpse of Thailand's past. Another reflection of Thailand's Buddhist tradition is Wat Chalong which is also located in Phuket.
When you put all of these things together, it is no wonder why Phuket has remained to be one of the top tourists drawers among the many vacation destinations in Asia. Phuket is definitely one of the places that you should travel to and if you still had not made up your mind, take a look at this article.
